Links to recent talks

In both my administrative and leadership roles I have often been called upon to speak to groups about a variety of subjects involving the practical application of spiritual principles in health care and life in general. The following is a compilation of PowerPoint talks I’ve given over the years, many with associated audio files and handouts. When an audio file is associated, download the PowerPoint (often in PDF form) in a separate tab, start the audio file, and then scroll through the presentation as the talk proceeds. Feel free to access and share these materials with others. I’m comfortable speaking to large or smaller groups on these or any similar topics and am growing into more areas, particularly those having to do with the advancement of the Kingdom of God.

Local Speaking engagements

Men’s Fellowship Group, Rochester, NY

Thursday Morning Class, May 26, 2022 – Topic: “Does Ideology Matter?” – Rochester, NY

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (Use passcode q9=hB@Zd)
• Handout PDFs: A Sound of Thunder, Difficult Dialectics, Time for primary sources, Choices, Doug’s Song

Men’s Fellowship Group, Rochester, NY

Thursday Morning Class, February 24, 2022 – Topic: “Getting Dead Serious” – Rochester, NY

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (Use passcode jLt7^bnK)

Men’s Fellowship Group, Rochester, NY

Thursday Morning Class, July 29, 2021 – Topic: “Hopes, Dreams, and Visions: Critical Theories” – Rochester, NY

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Zoom meeting recording:

Men’s Fellowship Group, Rochester, NY

Thursday Morning Class, April 8, 2021 – Topic: “Blankophobia: Mankind’s Curse and God’s Solution” – Rochester, NY

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF

Men’s Fellowship Group, Rochester, NY

Thursday Morning Class, January 7, 2021 – Topic: “Transformation 2021” – Rochester, NY

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF, Song, The Lord’s Prayer and Nicene Creed

Men’s Fellowship Group, Rochester, NY

Thursday Morning Class, October 1, 2020 – Topic: “God-Sized Problems” – Rochester, NY

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF, Song

Brighton Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY

Service and Adult Class, November 17, 2019 – Topic: “Did God Say?” – Rochester, NY

• Sermon Presentation PPT, PDF, Session Handout

National Conferences

Christian Community Health Fellowship

2022 National Conference Workshop, April 7-9 – “Count it All Joy!” – Cincinnati, OH

• Hundreds of practitioners and students from all over the United States gather annually at the CCHF Conference to share knowledge, skills, and experiences, and spend time worshipping and seeking God. If you’re serious about domestic medical missions, these conferences are a must. My workshop presentation and handouts for this year’s conference are posted here: Praying with Patients (PPTX), and Praying with Patients presentation (PDF – audio to be available soon), plus handouts Praying with Patients outline, Faith-building Resources, and Attitude and Energy Balance chart.
• Click here for up-to-date information and details about the the latest CCHF Conferences (2022. Plenary session videos and Workshop audio files ( including mine) to be posted soon.

2021 National Conference, June 3-5 – “Grit & Grace: Thriving Among Brokenness & Need” – virtual

• Unfortunately due to COVID, the in-person conference being planned for 2021 had to be converted to virtual format, which was remarkably effective. My two recorded workshops for this conference are posted on YouTube here: Growing in Grit by God’s Grace and 2021 Vision and CCHF Mission.

2021 Spiritual Care Symposium, April 22-23 – “Every Visit is A Treasure Hunt” – online

• The 2021 Symposium was a two-day event filled with interaction through workshops, panels, discussion groups and online chats, that equipped attendees with an overview of the role and delivery of integrated spiritual care in a primary care setting from a Christ-centered perspective. I attended and participated as a panelist. Click here to access video presentations from the Symposium.

2020 National Conference Workshop, March 26-28 – “Grit & Grace” – Cincinnati, OH (postponed for 1 year)

•  Do You Have 20/20 Vision in 2020? Understanding Our Core Mission (presentation completely prepared but postponed due to COVID19) – Presentation PDF and PPT: Workshop Handout, Electrification Stories, Divine Conspiracy, Prayer Handout, Secrets, Booklist

2019 National Conference Workshops, March 28-30 – “Interwoven” – Cincinnati, OH

• Bridges to Spiritual Care – Presentation PDF and PPT: Breakout Handout, Bridging Tips, Jesus JPG, Booklist

• Proclaiming Good News Along the Real Life Continuum – Presentation PDF and PPT: Breakout Handout, Lord’s Prayer, Kingdom Story, Booklist

• Integrated Spiritual Care Podcast Interviews – Introduction and Conclusion

2018 National Conference Workshops, April 19-21 – “Risen & Awake” – Cincinnati, OH – Program

• Rising Above Burnout into Abundant Life – Presentation PDF, PPT, Audio, and Handout
• Preparing for Revival – Presentation, Audio, and Handout

2017 National Conference Workshops, May 18-20 – “Greater Love” – Cincinnati, OH – Program

• Addressing Depression in Primary Care – Presentation, Audio, and Handout; ACE Questionnaire
• How to Pray “Good News” with Patients – Presentation, Audio, and Handout

2016 National Conference Workshop, May 12-14 – “Reconciliation” – Oklahoma City, OK – Program

• Integrating Faith With Practice – Presentation, Audio, and Handout

Free Methodist Healthcare Fellowship

2019 National Conference, September 20-22 – Weekend Retreat Leadership on topic: “Serving God Through the Stages of Our Lives” – Middlebury, IN

• Opening Session, 9/20 – Presentation PDF, PPT, and Session Handout, Celebrate Recovery Handout
• Introduction to Small Group Sessions, 9/21 – Presentation PDF and PPT: Breakout Handout
• Final Wrap Up, 9/21 – Booklist (with additional recommendations from David B. Crandall)
• Summary by FMHF, 12/28 – “Stay Plugged Into The Powersource“

His Branches

Staff Presentations 2017-18

GRMCCF and URMCCF

Community Presentations