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Stepping into the role of President of Cargill Associates has been both a homecoming and a recommissioning. After spending most of my career in local church ministry, the last five years took me into new arenas—business, consulting, and nonprofit leadership. I loved the work, but I missed being fully immersed in serving the Church and… Continue reading Advancing the Church Bulletin – A Letter from the President – December 2025

I’m often asked, “When should we do our annual stewardship campaign?” Pastors and church leaders usually want to know the best time to focus on giving and generosity—September? October? January? My answer is simple: Now. Stewardship isn’t just a programmatic decision for the church. It’s a spiritual discipline, a vital part of what it means… Continue reading Teaching Stewardship as a Year-Round Discipline

An organization I’m a part of recently went through a major reorganization. To inform its members, they sent an email with all the details. Attached to the email was a map intended to provide a visual explanation of the plans. Unfortunately, the map—an old road map with lines hastily drawn in black marker—ended up being… Continue reading Say It Well: A Guide to Simple and Engaging Church Communication