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How 2019 was the Year of Breakthrough

How 2019 was the Year of Breakthrough

Leadership

Overall 2019 was a great year for myself, my church and my family.  We had our ups and downs, there were some moments where I felt humbled, embarrassed and depressed.  However, overall it was a great year and I had a number of powerful, life changing experiences. There were many moments of breakthrough where I made significant progress on my […]

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Six Things the Church Can Learn from the Avengers

Six Things the Church Can Learn from the Avengers

Leadership

After my family went to see Avengers Endgame.  I asked everyone who is their favorite superhero and we went through a list of what they believe are the greats – Spiderman,  Captain Marvel, Black Panther and my favorite – the Hulk.  We love these heroes because because we want to emulate them and feel like we have a little super […]

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10 Apps for Ministry Leaders

10 Apps for Ministry Leaders

Digital Ministry

As a parish pastor I have a lot going on every single day of the week.  In order to keep my life and my ministry in order I need help.  That’s why I rely on digital tools to stay on top of appointments, meetings and to do lists. I was able to take my digital tools to a whole new […]

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Announcing My New Call

Announcing My New Call

Ministry

I am excited to announce my new call to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Kensington, CT.  Below is the letter I sent to the people of Faith Lutheran Church Gardner, MA.  My last Sunday at Faith will be on June 24th.  I am thankful and grateful for the support I have received from the people of Faith and I am looking forward to new adventures in Kensington.

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One Word for 2015

One Word for 2015

Health

For the past few years I have adopted three words to help lead and guide me throughout the year.  This has been a practice of Chris Brogan since 2006 and I adapted it for myself.  I have had some success with this type of focus.  I think it did help me in creating an internal drive to accomplish what I […]

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Announcing My New Call

Leadership

I am excited to announce that I have accepted a new call to Faith Lutheran Church in Gardner, MA. Below is the letter I sent to the people of St. Mark’s. I am thankful for everyone’s support during this time of transition. Many thanks to Pastor Keith Anderson for help with the letter. January 22, 2014 Dear Friends of St. […]

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My 3 Words for 2013

My 3 Words for 2013

Community

For the last two years I have picked three words that guide my actions, the way I live.  Instead of picking out one or two tasks for the year, I have words encapsulate ideas, visions, hopes, dreams and then I work the rest of the year to make them specific ideas.  Chris Brogan has inspired this practice.  I still have […]

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