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The address, “Staying Power” was presented in the Mount Vernon Nazarene University May 2006 Baccalaureate service.

“What John 3:16 is to the unbeliever, Romans 15:7 is to the believer,” affirms Duane Elmer in his book, Cross Cultural Connections (2002, p.) Many of us memorized John 3:16 in the formative years of...

As the Church of the Nazarene grows dynamically in so many parts of today’s world, God matches this growth with the activity of the Holy Spirit in calling persons to ministry. The Spirit of God...

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...

The document, “Managing the White Space: Guiding Principles for Senior Administrators” was shaped and revised by the MVNU president and Senior Leadership Team to place in writing what had been shared...

The updated version of the PowerPoint presentation, “The Pastor As Leader: Servant Leadership for a Servant Community” was developed initially as an intensive, week-long class by the same title. The...

The theme of “Brokenness and Christian Leadership” was addressed in a presentation to pastors and spouses on the Luzon District (Philippines), Church of the Nazarene. The questions explored were “What...

The presentation, “Embracing Tensions and Transitions: Seven Essentials for Effective Leadership” was a keynote address at a day-long theology conference on the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological...

The address, “When Good and Godly People Collide over Vision” was presented through Spanish translation to a Masters’ class on the campus of the Seminary of the Americas in San Jose, Costa Rica. This...

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 model, “The Leader as Catalyst for Congregation Transformation” was developed, shaped and revised over the years while teaching various leadership courses at European Nazarene College, Bethany...

The 2009 Africa Region Leadership Conference Plenary session, “Moving from Vision to Action to Results” was presented in Nairobi, Kenya on the campus of Africa Nazarene University. The material was...

The 2007 Eurasia Region Leadership Conference presentation, “An Attitude of Acceptance” was Session 1 of a 2-part Leadership Tract on the theme of “Leadership Character.” The key verse underpinning...

The 2007 Eurasia Region Leadership Conference presentation, “The Blessing of Brokenness” was Session 2 of a 2-part Leadership Track on the theme, “Leadership Character.” The underpinning scriptural...

The Address, “Think Magnificently About God” was given by the College president in the May 1998 Baccalaureate Service at Mount Vernon (Ohio) Nazarene College.

The Address, “Live as Men and Women of God” was given by the College president in the May 1997 Baccalaureate Service at Mount Vernon Nazarene College.

The Address, “Life Verses” was given by the College president in the May 1996 Baccalaureate Service at Mount Vernon Nazarene College.