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

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

Thursday Morning Class, August 31, 2023 – 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$). Talk starts at the 6-minute mark.

Thursday Morning Class, June 8, 2023 – 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). Talk starts at the 5-minute mark.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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

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

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

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

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

Thursday Morning Class, July 29, 2021 – 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

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF

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

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

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

• Lesson Presentation PPT, PDF, Song

Local Speaking engagements, other

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)

2023 National Conference, March 16-18 – “Anchored. Prisoners of Hope” – 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 handout for this year’s 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.
• Click here for up-to-date information and details about the most recent or upcoming CCHF Conference.

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