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Published Articles With
Real World Application

Clear Priorities
Drive Good Decisions

As XPs, our lives are a massive, interconnected web of relationships and responsibilities. We are faced with decisions nearly every waking hour of every day. From little things like "Which staff pastor should I take to lunch today?" "If I turn right as this traffic light, will I get...

If Nothing Changes...
Nothing Changes

Change is hard. No, I mean real change is really hard! Oh sure, we all dream, imagine or wish that something in our lives will be different or better tomorrow; but taking the steps necessary to make that happen...that's really hard! How many times have I used the statement that "insanity" is defined as doing the same thing over and over but expecting...

Living In The Hallway
Is A Nightmare!

As XPs, our lives are a massive, interconnected web of relationships and responsibilities. We are faced with decisions nearly every waking hour of every day. From little things like "Which staff pastor should I take to lunch today?" "If I turn right as this traffic light, will I get...

Roles, Responsibilities and Decision Making

At some point in the life of many churches the roles and leadership responsibilities of the "staff" and "board come into question and need a thoughtful review. This seems especially true in multi-staff non-denominational settings. In the early days of such churches, the vision alone is.....

A Contrarian's Journey Through Staff Evaluations

As XPs, our lives are a massive, interconnected web of relationships and responsibilities. We are faced with decisions nearly every waking hour of every day. From little things like "Which staff pastor should I take to lunch today?"..."If I turn right as this traffic light, will I...

The One Thing
You Need To Know

Quick...what's the single key difference between checkers and chess? Both have two players, alternating moves, the same board and both need advnced strategic thinking...now if you are already sying, "Hey, I know, it's obvious" then, according to Marcus Buckingham...

From Vision To Execution

Wherever you go today, everyone is talking about vision. Vision is the current buzzword. It's the discussion in boardrooms in executive offices and in managment-consulting firms. It's the leading topic of discussion in synods and in board of elders meetings...

Changing Our Church Name

Richland Bible Church is located in the small West Michigan town of Richland, about 9 miles northeast of Kalamazoo. The church was organized in March of 1983, when 75 people came together to form a new congregation...

Biblical Living
In 21st Century America

Build A Biblical Family Legacy Model

Watch Our 3 Minute Family Blessing Video

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There are 4 stages to building your Family Legacy Model.

A family can enter into this
process at any stage.
Because God is faithful, they can trust Him for a positive legacy for their family even if they are beginning at
Stage 2, 3 or 4

Step 1 - Build your Model
Step 2 - Identify your Milestones Step 3 - Assume your role of Mentor
Step 4 - Pass on the Mantel

"Simple Life Skills"
Biblical “How To(s)” for real life

The driving goal of Simple Life Skills is to enable believers to practically access the wisdom of Christ's people with skills that can be integrated into their lives and passed on from one person to another.

How do I forgive someone who
hurt me?
How do I view myself the way
God does?
How do I live according to my priorities?
How do I make Godly decisions?

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America's
21st Century
Unrecognized Existential Threat

America is facing a largely unrecognized existential threat, imperiling our democracy and way of life.

Take a deep dive beyond mere political divides into the core issues facing our country. Gain new perspective from my research which unveils the real causes and power behind a world that seems to have lost its moral bearings and our uniquely American democracy that is struggling to re-establish its traditional values and virtues.

The election of President Trump has enormous momentum and support for a return to traditional conservative values; unfortunately it will be short-lived. Political solutions cannot resolve spiritual issues. Some of the most disturbing "achievements" of the progressive left may disappear from the headlines for a season, but do not be deceived, they will re-emerg with even greater urgency and destructive power.

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