Technology Why I Created Exlectio
I created Exlectio to help churches preserve the sermons they already work hard to create and make them useful long after Sunday.
Writer, pastor, and builder
I’m a pastor, writer, and builder serving as Lead Pastor of Bella Vista Assembly of God in Bella Vista, Arkansas. I write about pastoral ministry, Christian leadership, theology, technology, and what I’m learning while leading.
Practical reflections on faith, leadership, ministry, and the everyday work of following Jesus.
Selected essays
Technology I created Exlectio to help churches preserve the sermons they already work hard to create and make them useful long after Sunday.
The most effective people and organizations are rarely those attempting to do the most things. They are the ones who have learned to direct their energy toward what matters most.
Leadership What outer space and church leadership have in common—and how to set your volunteers in motion.
Start with a subject, then follow your curiosity.
Technology Why I built a homelab to host my own services, learn how the technology works, and take more control of my digital life.
Leadership Reflections from the Hotter’N Hell Hundred on preparation, the people we meet along the way, the value of time, and why bicycles still captivate me.
Theology After preaching through Luke 11, I’m learning that the Lord’s Prayer is more than words to recite—it is an orientation for a life of dependence on the Father.
Leadership Mountain biking and trail running in Northwest Arkansas give me room to focus, listen, and lead with the perspective I need as a pastor in Bella Vista.
Leadership Four realities churches in rapidly growing communities must wrestle with: strain, discipleship, culture, and helping new people find purpose and belonging.