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I consider myself an itinerant educator. My time is spent in encouraging and equipping ministers through my work with the Central Baptist Seminary site in Murfreesboro and Pinnacle Leadership Associates. I also do volunteer work with my church. Other time is devoted to reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren and my wife, Rita.

Becoming Missional

Are you overwhelmed by all of the talk about the missional church? Here are some ways to get beyond being overwhelmed to becoming missional

Learning to Lead

Leadership is one of the key issues for the 21^st century church. Both clergy and laity would do well to invest themselves inlearning the skills necessary to move the church forward in changing times.

Discovering Your Calling

What’s your calling? I think that more Christians are becoming aware that they have a calling even if they are not clergy. The observation that “our baptism is our ordination to ministry” has taken on new meaning for many people in the pew as they have rediscovered the concept of “vocation” as a personal calling from God.

New Wineskins

"Missional faith communities" are ways to incarnate the Kingdom of God in the 21st century. Learn more about their characteristics in this article.

Leadership in the 21st Century

What is required to be a successful leader in the 21st century? This article suggests some skills that will help the leader of any organization succeed in this environment.

Coaching: A Tool for Clergy Growth

Why should a person become involved in a coaching relationship?

Assessing Spiritual Development

Here is a simple tool to reflect on your own spiritual development. This checklist is based on a version by Ron Sisk.

Developing a Staff Covenant

Church staffs can work together more effectively if they have clear understanding and expectations. Here is the outline for a process to develop a staff covenant.