Posted in Education on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
With all do respect to all of the centers of higher learning out there, this practice of providing honorary doctorates is ridiculous. What is the motivation of the universities that are doing this? I would argue nothing more than to use the ceremony of awarding a degree, to facilitate networking and publicity for the school. [...]
Posted in Education on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Greetings Family & Friends,
There are many people in this room today who are strangers to each other, yet there is one common characteristic that each of you shares. Each person here has witnessed my development as a scholar and a leader. At this time, I must acknowledge my wife Karina, who has been able to [...]
Posted in Mentoring on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Recently I was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion at the White House that was centered on successful youth mentoring programs. As a scholar and practitioner in the field of mentoring, I was able to network with the leaders of other faith-based organizations, learn what other mentoring programs are doing, as well as promote [...]
Posted in The Campaign Against Mediocrity on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
One of the goals in my systematic study of people who have made their mark for God throughout Church History, has been to be inspired. A few of the people that I have studied have included the Apostle Paul, William Tyndale, and George Muller. Drawing inspiration from the courage displayed in their lives, I want to have my perspective broadened [...]
Posted in Mentoring on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Many times, after I speak with someone about my life as a mentor, the following questions usually come up:
1. What advice would you give me, if I was interested in mentoring someone?
2. What do you teach someone that you mentor?
3. What can I do to make mentoring a reality in my school, business, non-profit, church, or [...]
