ALC - IOL

I failed as a dad.

At least, that’s how it felt in the moment.

My family and I had just spent nine incredible days in Costa Rica—half in the rainforest, half at the...

Two days before a major conference, Tara received a call she didn’t expect. A speaker had thrown out their back, and the organizers needed someone—fast.

She was...

There are seasons in life when it feels like you’re standing in the middle of a rope—hands clenched, feet dug in, muscles tense—being pulled in two opposite...

Why One Word Matters

Every January, the world buzzes with resolutions. Lists. Plans. Promises. And yet, most of them fade by February.

Why?

Because...

Leadership is not just about influence or success—it’s about living out values that endure. For me, the Five Pillars of IOL—Faith, Family, Foundation, Leadership, and...

Lessons from Cedarville’s IMPACT Conference: Lead With Conviction & Compassion

Let’s be honest—leadership isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes it’s...

What coaching football has taught me

I remember looking out at my team of seven- & eight-year-olds the first night we huddled after practice and wondered what in the...

Don’t Quit

I’ve been at this for some time now. As a leader, I have seen the good, bad and ugly. I have led through hard times (ahem, Covid) and high times. I have seen...

Be a Visionary

My Dad started CCB from our kitchen table one night during dinner. At the time, he was serving as a church board member and had learned that the church...

Leadership Leaves Scars

But it’s worth it

I got my biggest and most prominent scar when I was 12 years old. My dad and I were helping a neighbor move a large tree...