2023 Infographic Recap
The calls, events, and one-on-one meetings were with non-CMDA-staff (employees).
Notes & News
God changed me
I wrote the following for a sermon on Acts 4:13-22 on Sunday, November 19 at City Church Sacramento. A few people asked me how it was to see our boys for the first time in eight months. I think this… Read More »God changed me
Amazing Campus Advisors
Campus Ministry simply would not be as effective as it is without Campus Advisors.
My Favorite Emails to Receive
“To Whom It May Concern …” … a few students at our school would like to start a CMDA chapter on our campus. We are not sure what we need to do in order to make that happen. Will you… Read More »My Favorite Emails to Receive
Spring Canyon Retreat Center Medical Week
It was the highlight of the summer, by far! Spending time in the gorgeous country outside Buena Vista, CO with Sherry, healthcare professionals’ families, military families, and others was an experience of a lifetime. The family camp was truly a… Read More »Spring Canyon Retreat Center Medical Week
Area Leaders ’23-’24
It was mentioned a number of months ago the goal to structure the region by areas instead of trying to take it all as one big region. Bite size pieces are better. Plus, 70+ schools across 13 states is truly… Read More »Area Leaders ’23-’24
Measuring Success
How do you measure success? Is there such a thing as “Ministry ROI”? And what defines success in ministry? For the last thirty years I have had a love/hate relationship with goals. For years I cringed at trying to box… Read More »Measuring Success
Explaining the Numbers
On my newsletter, I put some graphics up, which you can see in the header image. These numbers need a bit of explaining, so I figured I’d do that as a blog, but while I am at it, I think… Read More »Explaining the Numbers
Winsomeness vs. Courage
Seasoned With Salt I’m one of those Gen-X types who wrestles with the tension of winsomeness and courage. I hate snark. Tossing buzz words out in conversations can change the tone of an interaction instantly. So many words are politicized… Read More »Winsomeness vs. Courage
Regions or Areas?
A Giant Sequoia It was not long after beginning this role that I said, I need help wrapping my arms around this giant sequoia called the Western Region. To that end, I quickly divided the region into 5 areas. Michael… Read More »Regions or Areas?
Raising Financial Support for Ministry
Yup … I am. And I am actually excited for others to partner with me in this ministry through prayer, encouragement, and being the hands and feet through me within the healthcare community and this phenomenal ministry. This requires raising… Read More »Raising Financial Support for Ministry
Ehrhart Family Update, April ’23
As many of you know, we have had two foster boys since April, 2021. Just last month on March 20, the judge in our boys’ case ruled that they needed to be returned to their bio(logical) parents. We had 48… Read More »Ehrhart Family Update, April ’23