The fence debate? That’s fictional. But the tension, the accusations, the shift in perspective when one person spoke up in this story? That all actually happened. There I sat in a community board meeting last week, watching two grown adults argue about whether a fence should be six feet or six-and-a-half feet tall with the…
We all have an innate desire to understand our identity and purpose in life. However, many of us struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, and a distorted view of how God sees us. In his powerful new book, “Your True Reflection,” Don Ankenbrandt addresses this issue head-on, inviting readers to discover their true identity in…
Thanks to all that attended this year’s annual Equipping Conference, held at The Cove in Asheville. The mid-October weather and ambiance was near perfect for our gathering. For those that could not attend, we’ve posted a few photos below.
We’ve all heard it, and we all know it. Opposites attract. There’s a certain intensity or chemistry that bubbles up when you meet that special someone who is your polar opposite, like two magnets irrefutably drawn together. Although that opposition can be exciting and fun, it can become – over time – annoying. The very…
Pastor Marty Tobin and his wife Debe have been leading marriage workshops for more than two decades. Typically, at the close of each session, workshop participants crowd to the front to speak to the couple. Some ask for additional counseling. Others ask the Tobins to speak at a retreat or invite them to their church…
Transformed Couple Builds Marriage Program that Enriches Military Families Noel Meador and his wife Karissa struggled during their first three years of marriage. “I was working eighty hours a week as a pastor,” says Noel. “I didn’t realize that Karissa and I had very different ideas of what it meant to be married and to…
Author Rick McNeil uses LFYS profiles in coaching, counseling, and mentoring In his work as a U.S. Navy chaplain assistant, case manager, and counselor, Rick McNeil has seen a fair share of assessments and personality profiles. So when he attended a pastor’s conference and found a Leading From Your Strengths assessment provided as part of…
An Interview with Cory Carlson Executive coach Cory Carlson recently sat down with Ministry Insights to share what he has learned about work-life balance and becoming a better leader, husband, and father. MI: You worked in corporate America for two decades. Why did you leave that behind and become an executive coach? Cory: That journey…
Nancy Hoffman Explains How She Discovered How to Be Proactive in Using Her Strengths Nancy Hoffman was exhausted, but she did not know why. And there was no medical explanation. She had flourished over the years in her roles as a management consultant … a mom … during her husband’s career change when he left…
Al and Lori Elmore have been married for more than three decades and describe themselves as “happily incompatible.” Their enthusiasm for healthy relationships is evident in the marriage classes and retreats they’ve led over the years, which took an exciting turn when they were introduced to the Different By Design (DBD) curriculum. The Elmores first…