Nov 18, 2020Member-onlyJust StartOver analysis can lead to mental paralysis Maybe it has to do with my personality, but when I set my mind on something my resolve is to start it. I don’t think about the challenges until/if they show up. This is not to say that one should not have a…Start1 min readStart1 min read
Published inMicro is the New Macro·Nov 4, 2020Member-onlyYouth Entrepreneurial Ecosystem BuildingFor the last 3.5 years I’ve been building an entrepreneurial ecosystem for youth, predominantly in the ages of 11–17, in Dade City, FL. A…Ecosystem Building1 min readEcosystem Building1 min read
Published inMicro is the New Macro·Oct 20, 2020Member-onlyFailing Isn’t Failure!We can say that because this plane looks intact, the pilot did a great job at landing!Risk1 min readRisk1 min read
Apr 10, 2020Member-onlyMicro Is The New MacroThe definition of a microcosm is a small piece of something large that accurately represents the whole. God Pressed the Restart Button On March 15th, everything shifted in every church in North America. They all became either online, micro, or house churches. Now don’t get me wrong, there had to be pivoting and adaptation due…Microchurch3 min readMicrochurch3 min read
Mar 24, 2020Member-onlyMicro-churches in the Age of Social DistancingA lot has changed in the world because of COVID-19. Social gatherings have been halted in order to prevent the spread of a disease that has no cure. What hasn’t changed is the fact that people need to be cared for within the context of community. Microchurches Exploded On March 15th, every…Micro Church3 min readMicro Church3 min read
Published inMicro is the New Macro·Mar 13, 2020Member-onlyUnderestimated Youth in Underestimated CommunitiesAll across America there are young people who have the potential to do great things. Unfortunately, some of these youth are never given the opportunity to showcase those great things because they’re underestimated for whatever those reasons are. …Underestimated3 min readUnderestimated3 min read
Nov 25, 2019Member-onlyLove Changes Everything!Every week from Monday through Thursday this space gets occupied by young people, ages 10–18. Technically, it’s the only teen center in our county. We know because my intern researched this. While it can get loud in this room, it’s the most beautiful loudness you’ll ever hear. …Youth Development2 min readYouth Development2 min read
Nov 1, 2019Member-onlyEntrepreneurship as Intentional Gospel MissionI know that for some, entrepreneurship and mission do not belong together. Somehow, it’s as if the only way to accomplish God’s mission is by being in full-time vocational ministry. The Mission Field of Underestimated Communities I work in a community that is underestimated! Not only is the community underestimated, it’s invisible. If there was ever…Entrepreneurship5 min readEntrepreneurship5 min read
Aug 8, 2019Member-onlyJesus Loves The Little “Illegal” Children!I remember when I was 5 years old I got lost in a store. Yes, that’s possible. I freaked out! I was on the verge of bursting into tears when I spotted them. What a relief to be reunited with them after minutes felt like an eternity. I can’t imagine…Undocumented Children3 min readUndocumented Children3 min read
Jul 11, 2019Conferences Are Not Petri Dishes for StartupsOne would think that the energy generated at conferences would be enough for participants to return to their areas and “poof” their ideas materialize into a viable startup. It’s not realistic! Startups happen best in the context of community as individuals collaborate with others in an environment where feedback is…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
