A message given with the Black Church at Yale (BCAY) on connecting with like-minded people and partnering with people who hold your values, especially your spouse.

Message with a church on Yale's campus. Opener: Joyful Joyful song. Fall 2015.

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

Transformational Leadership influences people to think, speak, and act in such a way that it makes a positive difference in their life and in the lives of others.

Every leader has what we have labeled a “dominant leadership aptitude,” which refers to a specialization or emphasis within the leadership endeavor. A leadership aptitude is more than a style of leading; it incorporates a specific skill set, personality type and strategic perspective that moves the leader to emphasize one particular aspect of leadership more than the other aspects that comprise aggregate leadership. ~ George Barna

In life we will all make mistakes and face failure, but we will hopefully also experience success! In the end, you won’t always win, you can ALWAYS learn. John is ready to draw a lesson out of every experience and this month he’s going to help all of us learn in every circumstance.

Transformational Leadership influences people to think, speak, and act in such a way that it makes a positive difference in their life and in the lives of others.

Tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow

At age 12, Freeman Hrabowski marched with Martin Luther King. Now he's president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he works to create an environment that helps under-represented students — specifically African-American, Latino and low-income learners — get degrees in math and science. He shares the four pillars of UMBC's approach.

My mentor John C. Maxwell inspires us to to give our best for God's Glory, knowing that God will empower us to do greater things than our ability. (Recorded LIVE at 12Stone Church)