I am the Assistant Principal at Shoals Jr-Sr High School and an imperfect preacher with 13 years experience in the local mission field. The greatest times for me are with my wife, Marilyn, and our three amazing kids, Josiah, Myah, and Micah.

This is my personal blog. It is focused on “leading generational thinkers”.  It is my belief that our most creative ideas are yet to be tapped into. God has given us the Bible as the source of eternal truth and wisdom. This, combined with the discipline of older generations and the fresh perspective of younger generations, produces a generational thinker. It is someone who lives today to prepare others for tomorrow’s challenges

I write on education, leadership, productivity, and theology. I will occasionally write about helpful life lessons as I experience them.

My goal is to create insightful, relevant content that you can put to work in your personal and professional life. If you are involved in education–as a student, educator, or parent–, a leader–or aspiring to be–, or trying to grow in Christ, then this blog is for you.

I typically post two to three times a week.

MY TOP POSTS

If you are new to my site, you might want to start with my most popular posts. Here are my top posts in each category:

Education:

• Emerging Reforms in Indiana Education
• 3 Things Teachers Can’t Learn at College

Leadership

• Crossing Turbulent Waters Without Getting Carried Away
• Struggling Seeker-Sensitive Services
• Quotes That Are Shaking Me Up

Productivity

• Controlling Your Email
• Stop Uprooting Yourself!

Theology

• The Relationship Between Fear and Love
• Living A Peace-Filled Life
• A Christian Response To Quran Burning

You can also check out my archives listed by month at the bottom part of your screen as you scroll down. It has every post I’ve written so far.

MY BIOGRAPHY

I have worked in public education for six years as a social studies teacher for grades 7 through 12. I’m licensed to teach all areas of social studies in the state of Indiana. While teaching, I received awards as Oakland City University’s Student Teacher of the Year and the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education’s Outstanding Future Educator Award. Currently, I serve as the Assistant Principal at Shoals Jr-Sr High School.

I have preached for the past thirteen years, visiting dozens of churches in southern Indiana. I have served as a youth pastor, assistant pastor, and senior pastor. The church that my family and I currently attend is The Church at Powell Valley.  If you would like to discuss having me speak for your church or group, contact me and we’ll see what we can work out.

I have been married to my wife, Marilyn, for seven years. We have two sons and one daughter together. We live 1 1/2 hours north of Evansville, IN. In my free time, I like coon and rabbit hunting, fishing, lifting, reading, and spending time with my family.

MY CONTACT INFORMATION

EMAIL Feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments, or want to schedule me to speak at your church or event.

 

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DISCLAIMER

This is my personal blog. The opinions that I express here do not necessarily represent those of my employer, Shoals Community Schools, or the church I attend, The Church at Powell Valley. The information I provide is on an as-is basis. I make no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this blog and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I do not receive any form of compensation for the products or services I recommend on this blog.  I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”