Returning to a Pastoral Role - Public Speaking

Years ago, I served as a Pastor in Portland.  I attended the Potter's House for over 11 years.  I actively participated in serving those who were in attendance.  In the last few years of that service, I was asked to be one of the Pastors there and regularly brought the message.

Some can only imagine the growth that occurred in me at that time.  Others will likely assume the teachings were insightful if not engaging, and at times humorous or seen from a not so normal perspective.

In the years since, I have participated in church activities after my service there, but more usually, I look at issues, study them, dig deep, and sometimes, a pastor who I have known asks me to speak on a difficult topic which he or she feels uncomfortable addressing.  

I have addressed LGBT congregations on sex, forgiveness, grief, and other topics of import.  But, the last few years, I simply have worked in other areas.

Today, I am travelling to Northern California to an ACCS Weekend for a group called Allies of Christian Churches.  ACC (Allies of Christian Churches) along with Celebration Of Faith, is hosting their annual Dynamic ACC West Conference this year, 2014.  This event will take place March 28 thru 30 at the Wonder Valley Resort just outside of Fresno, CA.  

Pastor David Harvey asked me to speak on a topic of my choosing.  Rather than a religious topic, I decided to bring a workshop on decision making.  The role of decision making, tools to make better decisions, and the way to more successful pursue the goals, passions, and purpose in the life you crave.

I am excited to once again share insight into a topic that I feel so many need to understand more deeply.  I am even more excited to start a new journey of public speaking on topics to inform, educate and challenge others to take a more active role in their own lives, whatever the area of it they want to influence.