How To Officiate A Wedding
Welcome to this blog post on How to Officiate a Wedding. I was ordained through our home church, Mariner’s Church, where I have had the joy of serving for many years. That journey has given me the privilege of walking alongside couples and families I know and love, and as a result have the had […]
Serving/Volunteering
“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God, Himself, were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy […]
A Heart For Service – Part A
Welcome to this blog A Heart for Service. I’ve shared before that I believed I would run my organization until I retired. I never thought I would sell my company. However, when God spoke to me about selling the business, though it did not make sense to me at first, I soon began to understand […]
A Heart For Service – Part B
Welcome to this second blog in my series, A Heart for Service. In the first blog, I shared some of the lessons I have learned over the years as I have served in church and different ministries. If you haven’t had a chance to read or listen to it yet, I encourage you to start […]
Pastoral Housing Assistance
Welcome to this blog post on Pastoral Housing Assistance. The concept of home ownership isn’t just about having a place to live; it’s about creating roots and attaining a sense of belonging within a community. For pastoral staff members, owning a home not only encourages long-term commitment to their church but also fosters a deeper […]
The Benefits of Pastoral Housing Assistance
Welcome to this blog post where I share more on the benefits of housing assistance. In the previous blog I shared how my home church implemented a pastoral housing assistance program that has since greatly benefited our pastors, church and community alike. To deepen our understanding further, let us look at some of the benefits […]
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Generosity – Developing a giving focus
Welcome to this fourth part in our series on Generosity. Part 1 and 2 focused on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of giving. While part 3 focused on the “where and when” of giving. In this final installment I share about identifying a giving focus which will make the process more fulfilling for you and your […]
Generosity – Giving Appreciated Assets
A very tax effective giving strategy is when you give an appreciated asset. By giving away the appreciated asset you avoid the tax on the gain portion of the asset while you still receive 100% of the tax deduction for the fair market value of the investment. Under this scenario, your charity/ ministry will receive […]
Building an Effective Compensation Strategy
Welcome to this blog on Compensation. I’ve always believed in a win-win philosophy – and not just with Clients and in negotiations; but with the team I work with also. With your employees, there’s a tendency to focus mainly on the bottom line, being efficient and generating returns. However, it’s just as important to invest […]
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ESTATE PLANNING: PART 1 – THE LAST ACT OF STEWARDSHIP
Welcome to this five-part series on Estate Planning. Most of us spend our lives building wealth, but few stop to ask how that wealth will shape the next generation. In this series I share with you ways on how to steward your wealth well and pass on what matters most. An inheritance obtained too early […]
ESTATE PLANNING: PART 2 – LEAVING AN INHERITANCE TO YOUR CHILDREN
Welcome to this second blog in our series on Estate Planning. In the first part, I covered the importance of Estate Planning and key steps you can take to ensure it protects your values. If you haven’t read it, I encourage you to start here. In this blog we look more at why thoughtful planning […]
ESTATE PLANNING: PART 3 – CREATING A TRUST THAT WORKS
Welcome to this third blog in our series on Estate Planning. If you haven’t read the first two, I would encourage you to start here. Setting up a trust for each of your children involves a lot of planning, but in my opinion, it’s the best way to leave an inheritance that will be utilized […]
ESTATE PLANNING: PART 4 – PREPARING YOUR SPOUSE FOR YOUR PASSING
This is the fourth part in our series on Estate Planning. I encourage you to start with the first three if you haven’t already done so. In this blog we deal with a tough topic that may sometimes get overlooked when estate planning – how to prepare your spouse for your passing. In many marriages, […]
ESTATE PLANNING: PART 5 – PREPARING FOR YOUR PARENT’S PASSING
Welcome to this fifth and final blog in our series on Estate Planning. I would encourage you to start from the beginning of this series if you have not had a chance to yet. In this blog we look at why leaning into tough conversations with your parents today can prevent future confusion and unanswered […]
Parenting Teenagers
Parenting teenagers can be likened to driving through a dark tunnel without an end in sight. Each twist and turn can make you feel uneasy, and each bump in the road can feel insurmountable. You might even begin to wonder if you’ll ever get through it. If this describes you, please let me encourage you […]
The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Embracing Spiritual Disciplines for Lasting Transformation
In his book The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People, John Ortberg invites us to rethink what it means to grow spiritually. He challenges the common misconception that spiritual transformation is about trying harder and instead encourages us to train wisely. By cultivating spiritual disciplines—intentional practices that shape our hearts and minds—we […]
Key lessons to live by
I’ve been blessed to live a full life, and I’ve learned many valuable lessons along the way. One of the key motivations for starting this blog was to share some of the fundamental lessons I’ve learned, which will hopefully inspire and equip you on your own personal journey. Today I have selected a few of these […]
Taking a Faith Adventure – Part A
I’m thankful that God has never called me to be a long-term missionary. It’s a huge sacrifice to leave with your family and move to a foreign land, serving the community and raising your children there. I have however had the opportunity to serve in many communities and countries. I’ve been privileged to travel the […]
Taking a Faith Adventure – Part B – A Family Affair
Welcome to this second blog in my series on Taking Faith Adventures. Faith Adventures may not be the most convenient to take, but when the opportunity presents itself, I encourage you to lean into it and seize it. The rewards of going are just out of this world! Kathy and I have had the privilege […]
Recognizing and Overcoming Spiritual Battles
Recognizing and Overcoming Spiritual Battles As believers, we have an enemy who seeks to throw off our walk with God. Often, he doesn’t do it in obvious ways. Instead, he attacks subtly, chipping away at our spiritual strength and distracting us from our purpose. When you sense something is off, it’s worth paying attention to […]
Start Your Day Right – The Benefits of a Daily Devotion
Start Your Day Right – The Benefits of a Daily Devotion Each morning, I like to start off my day with a daily devotion – where I get the opportunity in the quietness of the morning to read God’s word, reflect and pray. I also enjoy journaling, so as often as I can, I write […]
Life Verse – A Guiding Light For Every Season
LIFE VERSE – A GUIDING LIGHT FOR EVERY SEASON Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation and wished you had something to hold onto? Something to give you a bit of strength and guidance? That’s where a life verse comes in. It is more than just a Bible verse you like or find […]