I strive to be a servant-hearted man called to minister the Gospel of Christ. I have been preaching and teaching for over 35 years with a focus on being an encouraging mentor, friend to leaders, effective visionary thinker and planner, and pastor to the people of God.I have extensive experience in congregational leadership, church planting, staff development, and strategic planning. I have led churches of various sizes through major transitions into new facilities or to move from declining populations to growing ones.I am a passionate, articulate, and creative leader with a genuine concern for people. I developed a staff of 40+ to fulfill the mission of a local congregation, taken on large national start-up assignments for my diocese and national office, directed capital and stewardship campaigns for over 30 years, and have raised well over $100 million dollars for programs, ministries, buildings and mission of the church.I also have decades of effective presentation and teaching experience in large groups. My goal is always to take a difficult and complex subject matter and make it memorable, applicable, and clear for others so that they are able to apply what they learn immediately.