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Boardserve.org 2012-present
- SNU Pastors’ Forum Video Presentation PART 1, October 2016
- SNU Pastors’ Forum Video Presentation PART 2, October 2016
- Five Non-negiotiables for Healthy Local Church Boards, October 2016
- Ministry-Focused Leader Effectiveness Review, May 2016
- “NONPROFIT BOARD SURVEY”, January, 2016. LoveLinks Ministries. OKC, OK
- “Church Development: Becoming God’s Missionary People“, May 2015
- “Desenvolvimento da Igreja“, Portugal, May 2015
- “Five ‘Non-negotiables’ for Board Health and Fund Development”, May 2015
- College Governance, Africa Institute for Evangelical Leaders, Johannesburg, South Africa, April 2015
- “The High Performance Board.” National Development Institute conference, Jacksonville, FL. January, 2015
- [German] “Pastor and Board: The Mentoring Role of the Pastor.”
- [English] Local Church Board Diagnostic
- [English] Local Church Board Survey.
- “A Sacred Task” General Board Orientation and Development presentation – February 2014
- [Spanish] Leading and Governing Diligently – Powerpoint – January 2014
- [Spanish] When Good and Godly Board Members Differ and Sometimes Collide over Vision. – Powerpoint Presentation- January 2014
- [Spanish] The Mentoring Role of the Pastor – Document – January 2014
- [Spanish] Board Survey – Document – January 2014
- The Mentoring Role of a Pastor – December 2013
- Questions ‘Decisive’ Leaders Should Ask Themselves – November 2013
- BoardServe Tour at Central and North Florida – Powerpoint Presentation
- Managing the White Space: Guiding Principles for Senior Administrators – August 2013
- The Pastor as a Leader – Nazarene Theological College, Brisbane Australia – May 2013
- Think Questions – Australia National Board of the Wesleyan Methodist Church – May 2013
- Board Integrity Matters – April, 2013. Australia and New Zealand
- BoardServe Module REVISED (NTC Australia) – February 2013
- Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves – January 2013
- BoardServe LLC RoundTable Agenda – October 2012.
- ANU 2012 Board and Council Planning Retreat (PowerPoint presentation)
- Govern Diligently – APNTS Board Meeting 2012
- Govern Diligently (Powerpoint Presentation) – APNTS Board Meeting 2012
- Leading the People of God, Leadership module, Ministerial Course of Study, Church of the Nazarene. revised edition, 2012. See Clergy Education at www.nazarenepastor.org.
- Building Better Boards, a DVD produced in conjunction with the World Mission Communication-Asia Pacific team in Manila, Philippines. Available through www.wmc-ap.org
- Best Practices for Effective Boards, co-authored with Drs. James Couchenour and Dwight Gunter II. Published in 2012 by the Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
- Brokenness and Leading Others with the Mind of Christ” Luzon District (Philippines) Pastors’ and Spouses’ Conference, March 2012
- Embracing Tension and Transitions: Seven Essentials for Effective Leadership” (Power Point presentation) – APNTS Leadership conference, February 18, 2012
International Board of Education Commissioner 2008-2011
- Africa Nazarene University Board Development Workshop Presentation – March 2011
- Watch Your Words – Board Development Book DRAFT Chapter, February 2011
- Think Questions – Board Development Book DRAFT Chapter, January 2011
- The Leadership Gift of Biblical Contentment (English), (Spanish), (Portuguese) Seminario Nazareno de las Americas, Graduation & 40th Anniversary November 2010
- Leadership Vision for Southern Africa Nazarene University (English), (Spanish) (Portuguese) Keynote Address at university launch, October 22, 2010
- When Good and Godly People Colide Over Vision (ENGLISH), (SPANISH), Seminario Nazareno de las Americas, July 2010
- The Leader as Catalyst in Transforming a Community of Faith
- Best Practices of Strong and Effective Governing Boards, Caribbean Nazarene College, May 2010
- New Beginnings-Renewed Commitments, Caribbean Nazarene College Commencement Address, May 2010
- Creating Space/Making Room, Winter Commencement Mount Vernon Nazarene University December 12, 2009
- Legacy of a Worthy Leader Eph 4:1-3 Spanish
- Legacy of a Worthy Leader Eph 4:1-3
- Seminary of the Americas in Costa Rica Board Development Practicas de gobierno para juntas de regentes Oct 29 2009
- Seminary of the Americas in Costa Rica Board Development English Oct 29 2009
- The “Grace Gift” of Tenacity NTC Manchester, Commencement Oct 2009
- The Measure of Greatness NAHEC Commencement Oct 2009
- Best Practices of Nazarene College University and Seminary Governing Boards Sept 22, 2009
- The Role of Education in Leadership Development The Character Quality of Acceptance-SIBS, (Originally a Power Point), Sept 2009
- The Role of Education in Leadership Development The Character Quality of Acceptance SIBS (Manuscript) Sept 2009
- The Global System of Nazarene Education, (Originally a Power Point), June 2009– IHEC Conference
- The Global System of Nazarene Education, Oral Presentation June 2009– IHEC Conference
- The Global System of Nazarene Education, June 2009
- Character Counts, Really Counts! May 2009 – ANU Commencement
- Moving from Vision to Results – Amharic, April 2009 – Africa Regional Leadership Conference
- Moving from Vision to Results – Portuguese, April 2009 – Africa Regional Leadership Conference
- Moving from Vision to Results – French, April 2009 – Africa Regional Leadership Conference
- Moving from Vision to Results, (Originally a Power Point), April 2009 – Africa Regional Leadership Conference
- Moving from Vision to Results, April 2009 – Africa Regional Leadership Conference
- Big Dreams! Great Faith, (Originally a Power Point), November 2008 – APNTS FISC Rededication
- Big Dreams! Great Faith, November 2008 – APNTS FISC Rededication
- Caring for Others is the Measure of Greatness – May 2008 – SNU Commencement
Post Mount Vernon Nazarene University Writings: 2007-2008
- An Attitude of Acceptance, October 2007 – Eurasia Leadership Conference
- An Attitude of Acceptance, (Originally a Power Point), October 2007 – Eurasia Leadership Conference
- The Blessing of Brokenness, October 2007 – Eurasia Leadership Conference
- The Blessing of Brokenness, (Originally a Power Point), October 2007 – Eurasia Leadership Conference
Inaugural Addresses
- Theological Education for a God-Called Ministry, Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1984
- Education for a Lifestyle of Service, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 1990
Baccalaureate Addresses
- The Joy and Pain of Leadership (Power Point Presentation), 2006
- A Conviction of Hope, 2005
- The Illusiveness of Contentment, 2004
- The ‘Grace Gift’ of Tenacity, 2003
- Making Room, 2002
- Cultivating A Spirit of Gratefulness, 2001
- Life Is Too Short, 2000
- A Covenant For Character, 1999
- Think Magnificently About God, 1998
- Live As Men and Women of God, 1997
- Life Verses, 1996
- A Legacy of a Worthy Leader, 1995
- God Can Be Trusted, 1994
- Commitment and Contentment, 1993
- Challenging the Transition Times in Your Life, 1992
- How Do You Want to be Remembered? 1991
- Do You Really Believe? 1990
Chapel Messages
- How Do You Want To Be Remembered? January 25, 2007
- Do I Really Believe … ? September 13, 2006
- My Faith Journey This Year, April 5, 2006
- Is It Really Possible …? September 7, 2005
- Is it Really Possible Chapel PowerPoint, September 7, 2005
- Driving Forces in the Christian Leader, May 4, 2005
- A Seeker of Christian Character and Integrity, September 8, 2004
- A Plea for Intercessory Prayer: Philippians 1:3-9, May 5, 2004
- Life Verses from a Life-Shaping God (Fall Revival Chapel), October 24, 2003
- Bridging Cultures For Christ, September 17, 2003
- Maturing Spiritually in a Diverse Christian Community, May 7, 2003
- God’s Vision for Us, September 5, 2002
- Quality and Soul: The Challenge to Excellence in Christian Higher Education, May 1, 2002
- Why do Good People Suffer? September 12, 2001
- Brokenness and the Christian Life, September 13, 2000
- A Gift of ‘Dust-Free’ Feet! May 3, 2000
- Intentionally Nurturing the Spiritual Life, February 4, 2000
- Whatever Happens…Forgive the Unforgiving, September 4, 1998
- Whatever Happens…Watch Our Words, September 3, 1998
- Whatever Happens…Live in Peace, September 3, 1998
- Whatever Happens…Keep the Faith, September 2, 1998
- A Legacy of a ‘Worthy’ Leader, September 2, 1998
- Shaping Servant Leaders at MVNC, September 11, 1996
- Making Right Choices in College, September 6, 1995
- A Challenge to Live a Holy Life, May, 1995
- Talking Past One Another, September 7, 1994
Miscellaneous Addresses
- Staying Power – December 2006
- Make My Joy Complete
- Let’s Transition Together
- Students Leading Students: The Joy and Pain of Leadership
- Reflections on the Future of Christian Higher Education (Originally a PowerPoint)
- Moving from Vision to Action
- Critical Distinctive of Christian Higher Education
- The Joy and Pain of Transformational Leadership
- Leadership for Congregational Transformation
- Leadership Character Makes the Difference in My Work
- Mentoring Leadership Character
- Personal Leadership Character Formation
- Reflecting/Anticipating…
- Character Qualities that Characterize and Convict
- A “Vocational Vision” for Student Development Leaders
- The “Holistic Benefits” of Christian Higher Education
- Nurturing a “Spirit” of Excellence
- A Line in the Sand
- Driving Forces at MVNU
- Leading/Teaching/Serving with the Mind of Christ
- Mentoring and Modeling Leadership Character
- A Service of Remembrance and Prayer, September 11, 2002
- Great Expectations…
- The Heart of the Servant Leader
- A Vision of Colleges in the Future
- The Future of the Small Christian Liberal Arts College
- The Power of Three (or more!)
- Enrollment Cap, Institutional Mission and Collaboration
Recently Published Books, Essays/Manuscripts
- For This We Stand
- Servant Leadership for a Servant Community
- Bridging Cultures for Christ, with Dr. Alex Varughese
- Lausanne Forum “Funding For Evangelism and Mission” with Dr. Charles Roost – 2004
- Solitude, Silence, and Serenity (Zondervan Church Source Article)
- The Cooperative Edge: “Turning institutional collaboration into institutional strategy”(published in USAGroup Foundation “New Agenda Series,” Vol. 2, No. 2, March 2000. Allen P. Splete, Editor, pages 40-45)
- Leading the People of God – Faculty Guide – 2003
- Leading the People of God – Student Guide – 2003
- Leading the People of God – Faculty Guide – 2008 – Spanish
- Leading the People of God – Student Guide – 2008 – Spanish
- Final Report to the Board of Trustees, November 2006
- Learning to be Last: Leadership for Congregational Transformation (published in 2008 by NPH).
- Leading with a Servant Heart, January 2008 – Unpublished text – APNTS class
- Draft : Lead Decisively with a Vision to Serve – Unpublished text – APNTS class