In this video, I want to give you a window into something that has surprised me this Christmas. That surprise has come in the form of unexpected joy! May your eyes and ears and heart be open to unexpected joy in your life.

Empathy is a leadership quality that towers above many other characteristics during these challenging days. In this video I talk about the barriers to empathy and ways to increase yours for lasting impact.

Have you ever found yourself in that desert place called the land between? It's been the experience of so many this year. In this video I share one perspective on how you can find hope in your land between. For more, check out Jeff Manion's book The Land Between.

Culture change is not something that happens in a straight line. How then do you move from a church culture you don't want to one that is a much healthier option? This video starts that conversation.

All of us are called upon to teach, instruct, mentor, and train in some way. The way we teach makes a huge difference on how well the learning sticks. In this video, we'll look at four aspects of learning and three practical ways you can increase the stickability of your instruction.

Is transitional ministry / intentional interim ministry for you? Or are you supporting churches in transition and need a more robust way to think about it? This training will give you all you need to start doing this work.

For more information on training dates and how to register, click here.

Culture is the way we do things around here. If you want to create a discipling culture in your church, there's a matrix that might help you get there.

There are three circles to keep in mind when facilitating small or large groups both in-person or online. The order they come in isn't random and can be the difference between success or failure.

There are four types of interpersonal space. When applied to our work with people, can give us a helpful filter for determining the gaps and where change is needed.

Two questions
1. How well are these four spaces represented in your context?
2. What changes might be needed to support greater engagement and ultimately changed lives?

When you consider the room where you sit, what do you see when you look out the bars? Let these words inspire you to have a perspective that will change everything.