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The presentation, “The High-Performance Board: Moving from Vision to Action to Results” was presented in 2015 at a Faith and Fundraising Conference, sponsored by the National Development Institute...

The “A Sacred Trust” material was presented as an orientation and development session for the General Board, Church of the Nazarene, at the beginning of the 2013 – 2017 quadrennial term. New members...

Modeling and mentoring leadership character is not a choice; it is a requirement for our own success and that of the institutions we represent. Mentoring and Modeling Leadership Character is filled...

How do you define success in Christian leadership? Most of us look to the example of Christ to answer this question; but when we really stop and examine our motives and actions, how many of us really...

A local pastor. A long-standing member of a not-for-profit board. A former president of a university. These three authors share their wisdom and experiences from decades of board leadership. With...

The 2010 Commencement address for the Caribbean Nazarene College, Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago. The theme of the presentation focuses on a quote from a colleague: “Life is too short not to live...

The 2011, two-day, Africa Nazarene University Board development planning retreat preceded the Spring meeting of the Board of Trust and University Council meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. The focus of the...

The Power Point presentation was developed for use in a combined Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary devotional and board development session at the 2012 annual meeting of the Board of Trustees...

The 2012, two-day Africa Nazarene University Planning Retreat preceded the 2012 board annual meeting, and built upon and related to the spring, 2011 two-day retreat. The 2012 Board of Trust and...

The 2012 Caribbean Nazarene College Board Development Workshop was conducted in conjunction with the Board’s annual meeting. The workshop focused on “Best Practices for Strong and Effective Boards.”

The 2009 annual meeting Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS) Board included a Board Development segment. The Power Point presentation was translated into the Spanish language for this workshop.

The 2009 annual meeting of the Nazarene Bible College, USA, included a Board development component, utilizing this presentation. The material became the core outline of the 2012 book, “Best Practices...

The Leader Effectiveness Review is included in the appendix of the book Leading Decisively! Leading Faithfully!

The day-long seminar, “Nurturing Trust: Leadership Qualities for Developing a Reputation for Trustworthiness” was presented on the Florida District in 2018 as part of a Pastors’ Day emphasis on the...

The three sessions of “Whatever Happens…Walk Worthy” sermon series were a part of the Spiritual Deepening Week in 2017 on the campus of the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, Manila...

The Ministerial Course of Study course, “Church Development” was taught through translation at the European Nazarene College Portuguese Learning Center in Lisbon, Portugal. The course, using the...

This address, “How Do You Want to Be Remembered?” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene College in the May 1991 Baccalaureate service.

This address, “Do You Really Believe?” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene College in the May 1990 Baccalaureate service.

This address, “One Final Recommendation” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2006 at the last Faculty Institute prior to his retirement. The address was...

This address, “Let’s Transition Together” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2006 at the last Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet prior to his retirement.

This article, “Leading Faith Communities” was written by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2005 for the Alumni and Friends publication , Mount Vernon NOW. More about this...

This address, “Looking Back! Looking Ahead!” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2005 at the annual University Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet. The...

This address, “Nurturing a Spirit of Excellence” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2004 at the annual University Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet.

The Board Survey evaluation instruments are designed for nonprofit organizations, local church, college and university boards for the purpose of board development. Though somewhat different from each...

The address, “Nurturing the Trust of Those We Lead,” was presented in a 2019, day-long conference in Yangon, Myanmar to the Evangelical Alliance of Myanmar. Christian leaders from around the country...