I’m a Christian. Husband. Dad. Creator. Executive Pastor at Arrowhead Church.
In every aspect of my life, from serving Arrowhead Church to personal projects around the house, "thoughtfulness" has been my guiding principle.
It's a simple word, but it encapsulates so much of what I believe makes any work genuinely impactful. Whatever I do, I want to do it with thoughtfulness.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." -Colossians 3:23-24.
“Thoughtfulness” means more than just careful planning or attention to detail. It's crafting of your actions, work, and words with awareness of how they will affect those around you. To be a “thoughtful” person is to demonstrate a consideration for others. It makes our work more about others than about ourselves, which in turn, makes our work about Jesus.
That’s what I hope to be known for.
Whether I'm crafting a budget, meeting with a team member, projecting cash flows, designing my child’s birthday invitation, or shooting a video, my aim is to approach these tasks thoughtfully, with a mindset that prioritizes the needs and experiences of others. My goal is to be thoughtful; to go the extra mile and to add value in ways unlooked for.
“If you can’t draw as well as someone, or use the software as well, or if you do not have as much money to buy supplies, or if you do not have access to the tools they have, beat them by being more thoughtful. Thoughtfulness is free and burns on time and empathy.” -Frank Chimero
My small collection of articles here is a reflection of that ethos – my ongoing journey of learning, sharing, and being shaped by the community around me. I’ve been learning what it means to be “thoughtful” and I want to share some of my findings, here. I write here to learn myself (“If you want to learn, teach”). If there is anything that our church has found to work that you could benefit from, it would be a joy for me to share that information.
But more than that, I would love to hear your story and how your church is operated. I love connecting with others who care about these things, too.
