Why this, why now?

I have a love/hate relationship with writing. Most of my life is spent speaking, which comes far more easily, but I’m committing to the written word again—at least until I give up, like I did with social media.

My main project is a marriage memoir I’m writing with my wife, Courtney. (There’s a lot for us to learn in there, maybe not for you.) This space is a way to keep me writing and not just falling asleep watching movies. I’ve also been told that to publish a book, you first have to prove people want to read what you have to say. This Substack is the beginning of that proof (assuming (1) I keep it up and (2) you subscribe).

Ultimately, I love serving people and providing resources for their growth. I’ve pastored for over 16 years, parented for 15, and stayed married for 20 (so far). I’ve led in large and small churches, taught graduate students, and now I coach leaders of all kinds.

Everything I’ve learned, I plan to offer here in two sections: “Real Life” and “Real Leadership.”

And maybe, just maybe, Courtney will make an appearance or two. A man can hope. At the very least she will edit a lot.

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