Our office has limited hours this week and next due to the holidays. I was also able to use the last of my vacation days for some extra rest and reflection. I normally use vacation time to disconnect and decompress. I try to avoid emails and phone calls related to ministry to recharge my personal batteries.
Instead of traveling this vacation, we are staying home for the holidays. I am spending these two weeks mixing personal pleasure and ministry preparation. This is a detour from my normal routine of total disconnection. I am excited about resting, reading, and reflecting at a slower pace.
I have learned true rest is not recovery from what we have been through; but preparation for the future.
Here are a few things I believe about the future:
In regards to SpringWell:
- God is up to something at SpringWell. You want to be there when it happens
- Whatever God is up to will require BIG faith!
- Empowering Leaders must be a front burner issue
- Unity around our vision and values cannot be compromised
- Prayer and Fasting will play a major role in tapping into the unexplainable
In regards to my family:
- This will be a year of healing from the pain of the last few years. (Our son's divorce took us through a grief like I've never known)
- Greenville will be cemented in our hearts as we establish this as our home for the long term future
- Renee and I will commit to sharing our marriage (along with its joys and struggles) with others to help them find grace, forgiveness, and health
- We will do everything we can to spoil our grandson, TJ!
In regards to Legacy Coaching:
- Coming along side Pastors and Church Leaders will remain our focus
- We will implement some new and creative ways to influence Church Health
- New doors for networking will open based on relationships (Because…it's all about relationships!)
- We will beat the drum that each church is unique and should focus on its own DNA without apology
- We will free pastors and churches from the frustration of imitating the models of other churches and leaders
Enough reflecting….I need to rest some more….thanks for reading.
What are your thoughts?

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