In Hero Maker you will learn how to bring real change to your church and community by developing the practical skills to help others reach their leadership potential.
I love helping leaders' dreams come true and love helping people find their way back to God. That passion has led me to write books, pastor a church, start a network of new churches and lead a conference. It sounds like a lot but I have terrific people all around me.
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This story is mine… I just drove back from Grand Rapids after dropping my soon-to-be college freshman son off at Calvin College for cross-country camp. Even though Caleb has no plans to come home till his birthday in October Sue and I agreed to tell ourselves we were just dropping him off for cross-country camp and not really college. Why? I think it is our way pretending he is still at home till we drive back up to Grand Rapids … read more
One of the most popular leadership podcasts anywhere is the weekly Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast. So when Carey extended the invitation to interview me about Hero Maker: 5 Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply Leaders, my forthcoming book and the big idea for Exponential 2018 Conference, I was quick to say, “Yes sir!” When Carey interviews someone he captures the audio while you are interviewed on a video platform; that way you can see each other creating a more dynamic conversation. … read more
Many of us have someone who believed in us before we ever believed in ourselves. It might have been a coach, teacher, parent, mentor or perhaps someone who came along for a short period of time and said something or did something that changed the trajectory of your life. I call them “hero makers.” They believed you could do or be something heroic and they invested in you. Take a few minutes and let me know who was your hero maker? You can decide if it is just for me or if I can share it with others. I would love to her from you!