Presentations

Talks given to groups on a variety of clinical / social / spiritual topics.

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 (most recent to older)

Thursday Morning Class, January 4, 2024 – Topic: “God-sized Problems”

Thursday Morning Class, September 28, 2023 – Topic: “What does it mean to be Evangelical?”

Thursday Morning Class, August 31, 2023 – Topic: “Good Strategy lives in a right relationship with reality”

Thursday Morning Class, June 8, 2023 – Topic: “Where are we spiritually in our historical, cultural, and personal lives?”

Thursday Morning Class, March 30, 2023 – Topic: “3 Amazing Transformations: Creation, Revelation, and Consummation”

Thursday Morning Class, January 12, 2023 – Topic: “Eternal Life: Choices, Qualifications, Questions”

Thursday Morning Class, October 13, 2022 – Topic: “Our Faith: Purposes, Foundation, Future”

Thursday Morning Class, August 4, 2022 – Topic: “Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers?”

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

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

Thursday Morning Class, October 28, 2021 – Topic: “Revival Cycles”

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

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

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

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

Local Speaking engagements, other

Solid Rock Church, Rochester, NY

Service and Adult Class, January 21, 2024 – Topic: “The Lord’s Prayer”

LeTourneau Christian Center, Rushville, NY

Blessed Hope Christmas Program, December 1, 2023 – Topic: “Advent and God’s Family”

Brighton Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY

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

National Conferences

Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF)

2024 National Conference, March 14-16 – “Thirsting: Cultivating Desperation” – Cincinnati, OH

  • Hundreds of health care 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 – see this year’s Program. If you’re serious about domestic medical missions, these conferences are a must. My Workshop topic for the 2024 CCHF Conference addresses the Conference theme head-on: “Thirsting for God: How, Why, and Where Do We Thirst?” My presentation is posted here as a PowerPoint, a recorded Video, and a companion Handout for taking notes as follows: Thirsting for God PowerPoint (PPTX), Thirsting for God Video (YouTube), plus Thirsting for God Handout.
  • References: Heiser – Supernatural and Derek Prince – The Harvest Just Ahead (PDF).
  • Background: For more depth, see my recent Local Talk linked above here: January 4, 2024 – Topic: “God-sized Problems.
  • Books: Copies of our Joy of Christian Discipleship Series group study guides, as well as The Biblical Festivals, were also available for sale at the Conference book table. More information and links to purchase are available at the Celebrate Salvation website.
  • Bonuses: 1) Sunday, March 17, 2024 sermon “The Fight For Our Heart” by Pastor Danny LeGault, starts at 1:01 (61 minutes), and 2) a gentle message in song from years ago by Mr. Rogers entitled “It’s You I Like” about how God sees us.
  • Click here for up-to-date information and details about the most recent or upcoming CCHF Conference.

2023 National Conference, March 16-18 – “Anchored. Prisoners of Hope” – Cincinnati, OH

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

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

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)

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

  • BONUS: Integrated Spiritual Care Podcast Interviews about history and philosophy of His Branches ministry – Introduction and Conclusion

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

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

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

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