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)

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

• Lesson PowerPoint Presentation PPTX (download and open with PowerPoint).
• Link to YouTube recording or link to the full Zoom recording with discussion (use Passcode 72gxPt3% – Zoom talk starts at the 6-minute mark).
• Link to WMV video slideshow (every slide transition but no audio).

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

• Lesson PowerPoint Show PPSX, PDF, Music (to go with PDF) and Handout “Resources”
• Link to YouTube recording or link to the full Zoom recording: (use Passcode !0M^hJGB). Zoom talk starts at the 3:12-minute mark.

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF, Handout “Who will take the son?”
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode u#S0q5f$). Zoom talk starts at the 6-minute mark.

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode g3wNW1=A). Zoom talk starts at the 5-minute mark.

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode wb@c9bJn). Zoom talk starts at 5-1/2-minute mark.

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode UF2B!6EP). Difficulties displaying slideshow; Zoom talk starts at 6-minute mark)

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode LRB@*99W)

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode gH&x9Ca8)
• Handout PDF: Slide 23

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT (download and open with PowerPoint), PDF
• Link to YouTube recording or link to the full Zoom recording with discussion (use Passcode q9=hB@Zd – talk starts at 4:55-minute mark).
• Handout PDFs: A Sound of Thunder, Difficult Dialectics, Time for primary sources, Choices, Doug’s Song

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

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

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF
• Link to the Zoom recording: (use Passcode i@zkN&9X)

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF, Video of Zoom Presentation
• Handout PDF relating to racial justice and reconciliation: Reading List

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF

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

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

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF, Song

Local Speaking engagements, other

Solid Rock Church, Rochester, NY

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

• Sermon Presentation PPT, PDF,

LeTourneau Christian Center, Rushville, NY

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

• Luncheon Presentation PDF, Post

Brighton Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY

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

• Sermon Presentation PPT, PDF, Session Handout

National Conferences

Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF)

CCHF is a national “community of Christian healthcare professionals who are committed to living out the gospel through healthcare among the poor” that started coming together around the time we were embarking on the ministry of His Branches in the late 1970s during a time of spiritual renewal in the US. I found out about them in the early 1980s and almost immediately went to one of their first conferences in Philadelphia. Since then I’ve been enriched by being a regular part of their “movement” and often asked to be a presenter at CCHF activities. In recent years I’ve been identified affectionately as one of CCHF’s “OGs” (“Old Guys”) and in July 2024 was visited personally by my friend and long-term Executive Director of CCHF, Steve Noblett, who wanted to interview me for their “Legacy Series”. We spent a wonderful day together and recorded an hour-long interview, the results of which were edited, posted on the CCHF website, and sent out to members in April 2025. Click here to view and enjoy the results!

Every year 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 a recent year’s Program here). If you’re serious about domestic medical missions, these conferences are a must.

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

• Presentation (addressing the Conference theme head-on: “Thirsting for God: How, Why, and Where Do We Thirst?“: 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.

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

• My workshop presentation and its handout for the 2023 Conference are posted here: Revival! Awakening and Discipleship (PPTX), Revival! Awakening and Discipleship presentation (PDF), and Awakening and Discipleship handout.
• Bryan Stevenson delivered a personal and compelling Plenary presentation on Friday morning that can be viewed on YouTube here.

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

• My workshop presentation and handouts for the 2022 Conference are posted here: Praying with Patients (PPTX), Praying with Patients presentation (PDF) and audio link, plus handouts Praying with Patients outline, Faith-building Resources, and Attitude and Energy Balance chart.

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

• Unfortunately due to COVID, the in-person conference 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

• 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

• 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