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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. HIS. HERS. Extrovert, Intuitive, Feeler, Perceiver Perfectionistic Hospitality, Caring
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The Hull • Temperament • Heritage • Values • Roles
HIS HERS 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-esteem Quiet time Caring, Influencing, Inclusion, Authenticity, Loyalty If Married Two sides of the same ship, each bringing different contributions to the journey
My Hull Temperament: 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