Teachers Along the Way

After discovering Christlike character was possible, I faced a harder question: how? I felt like I was standing at the edge of a chasm with Christlikeness on the other side and no bridge in between. Peering across, I saw Jesus and many of his glorious ones — people like John Wesley, Francis of Assisi, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, George Müller — who exemplified Christlike character. While they inspired me, I was also discouraged. I couldn't see how they got there, and I wasn't any closer to Christlikeness despite my illumination. In fact, instead of becoming more like Christ, I became more aware of my brokenness! I began thinking God gave certain people extra grace... and I wasn't one of them.

Then I discovered Dallas Willard, a philosopher and author whose books like The Divine Conspiracy revolutionized how Christians understand spiritual formation. He showed me that Jesus' invitation to discipleship was central to his offer of salvation — that transformation into Christlikeness wasn't optional but a natural conclusion of following him. I learned what it meant to live in the Kingdom of God now, not just hope for heaven later. This changed everything about how I follow Jesus and how I pastor.

My Approach & Style

From that moment on, I began studying how Jesus lived when he wasn’t “on center stage,” and I would do as he did. I slowly learned how to turn to the Spirit that dwells within — the one who releases Christlikeness in us — and rely on him to provide the grace needed in everything moment. It was like a bridge appearing under my feet with each faithful step.

As a speaker and teacher: I don’t (really, can’t) do motivational hype or surface-level inspiration. I also don’t try to make listeners do anything. I simply do my best to uphold a vision of life in the Kingdom of God. I challenge people to think deeply while offering concrete practices they can begin using right away, if they are interested. Whether I’m speaking to a team of executives or a church congregation, my goal is the same: to help people see that following Jesus is the best opportunity they’ll ever receive, and that it is both possible and practical.

As a spiritual guide: Spiritual guidance means walking with you as you pursue Christlikeness. I listen to your story, ask questions, and help you discern what the Spirit is doing in your life. I'm less concerned with how you feel or what you've accomplished than with the central question: Are you becoming more like Jesus? Together, we'll explore what obedience looks like in your actual life — your work, relationships, struggles, and decisions.