A Vision to Live For

Life: The Grand Expedition

The Road Trip of Life

Life: A Cycling Trip

Life is a Voyage

You are the Vessel

The Hull• Temperament

• Heritage

• Values

• Roles

If Married

Two sides of the same ship, each bringing different contributions to the journey

Extrovert,

Intuitive, Feeler,

Perceiver

Perfectionistic

Hospitality,

Caring

Self Discipline

Accept Grace

Authenticity,

Influencing,

Peace,Courtesy,Conflict

Resolution

Extrovert,Sensor,Feeler,Judger

Hate conflict

Hard working, Compassionate

Self-esteemQuiet time

Caring, Influencing, Inclusion,Authenticity,Loyalty

HIS HERS

My HullTemperament: ENFJ

Heritage: Christian upbringing, Army, Colorado, Striving for excellence

Values: Duty, Loyalty, Integrity, Family, Fun

The Keel: Ministry Priorities

• Leading

• Local Church

• Influencing

• Dependability

• Productivity

Winds and Currents

• My friend Daniel

• Having Twins

• Coming to Seminary

Sails: Spiritual Gifts

• Leadership• Preaching• Encouragement

Ports of Call: Ministry Destinations

• Pastor at a medium to large sized church (young adults, equipping, college, or teaching pastor)

• Doctoral Studies

Ports of Call: Ministry Destinations

• Lead Pastor

• Co-found the Academy of Life

The Academy of Life:

An accredited institution that provides college age men with a Christian, holistic learning experience designed to place them on a trajectory to pursue an ever-deepening

relationship with God.

Bill of Lading: Ministry Preparations

• Church Internship

• Took additional preaching classes

• Teaching an equipping class at church

• Participated in E-Lead

• Use of Electives

Ports of Call/Excursions along the Way

• Launch the Academy of Life: A ministry that disciples young men.

• Senior Pastor: Develop vision and help people pursue their God-given direction

Potential Icebergs

• Wanting to be James Bond • More concerned with accomplishing vision than the well-being of others• Not wanting to submit: being too stubborn when I need to listen to others• Chasing after the American Dream

Circumnavigating Icebergs and Staying on Course

Repeat Spurgeon’s Mantra• Seekest thou great things for yourself, seek them not (John 3:30)

Keep an Eternal Perspective• 2 Corinthians 4:16-18• 2 Timothy 4:7-8

A ship is safe in a harbor, but that’s not what ships are for. ~ William Shedd