by dane | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, I ran into a pastor friend at our favorite coffee shop, never knowing that it would transform my ministry. We were catching up about life and the ways we were serving. Our conversations are usually rapid fire back and forth, then on to the next topic....
by dane | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The first Noel. Those three words evoke a lot. Many start singing the next phrase in the Christmas song, “The angel did say…” Some may think of Christmas memories, Christmas scenes, or all the present-day accompaniments. It can also bring to mind a nostalgic picture...
by dane | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
🎙️ A Disciplemaking Story: The Journey of Al EnglerDane and Al sit down for the second edition of the “Disciplemaking Story.” Al, a veteran staff member of The Navigators and former boss to Dane, shares a powerful story of his spiritual journey—from a...
by dane | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
What do you do? This can be an awkward question we get. Some ask with genuine curiosity about the aspects of our job. Others, ask already coming with an assessment. When I did Young Life or even as pastor, people asked, “So what do you do with rest of your week?” Some...
by dane | Jan 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Got any big themes that stuck out for you this past year? Some may pop into your mind as you read this, like the good or the bad or the annoying. Some of your themes will be missed if you don’t take some time to think it over. Socrates said, “The unexamined life is...
by dane | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
At a recent meeting my friend said something surprising. …something that most people just do not say. We were unpacking the details of his ministry, and his off handed comment drew my attention. He shared, “You know, I really am a half empty kind of guy.” As he said...
