Finding Purpose, Building Hope, and Stepping into What’s Next
A Season of Acceleration
Warning—yes, a good kind of warning.
Over the next eight months, I’m stepping up in every area of my calling.
I’ll be increasing my efforts in local ministry and in my personal ministry through Preacher’s Pen, while also expanding the reach of 4031 Coaching and Gratitude Media Group. Every part of this is driven by one mission: “to help others create better days today for better lives tomorrow.”
This isn’t a new desire. It’s something that has been growing in me for years. For years, I have carried a deep desire to reach people, encourage them, and help them move toward something better. That desire is rooted in a simple belief: every person needs hope, every person needs purpose, and every person needs to know they were created for more.
Why I Do What I Do
I entered ministry because I believe every person needs to know Jesus, discover their purpose, and find hope again. We were created by a God who gives calling, ability, and meaning. None of us are here by accident.
When we connect with our Creator, we begin to understand who we are and why we are here. We begin to see that even in hard seasons, our lives still matter. Even in uncertainty, there is direction. Even in pain, there is still hope for tomorrow.
That conviction is what led me to build 4031 Coaching, rooted in Isaiah 40:31.
From that verse, I see four stages of life—Wait, Walk, Run, and Soar.
I see a framework that has shaped my thinking about growth and life: Wait, Walk, Run, Soar.
- Wait reminds us to trust God and rest in His presence.
- Walk teaches us to take faithful steps forward.
- Run calls us to move with courage and conviction.
- Soar points us toward the strength and freedom God gives.
Each stage matters. Each stage has purpose. And in every stage, God is present.
When we wait on Him, He strengthens us.
When we walk with Him, He guides us.
When we run toward His calling, He empowers us.
And when we soar, He carries us higher than we imagined.
I believe God wants us near Him. When we wait on Him, He renews us, steadies us, and carries us through what we cannot handle alone.
Building Tools That Lift Others Up
Alongside ministry and coaching, Gratitude Media Group exists to help small congregations and Christian businesses grow through websites, marketing, and creative design. It’s another way to serve, support, and strengthen the Kingdom.
As all these efforts grow, I plan to release hundreds of resources—articles, videos, graphics, devotionals, coaching tools, and more. There are many ways to reach people, and I want to use every one of them.
Why Create Income Outside of Ministry?
Some have asked why I don’t simply keep everything under the umbrella of ministry. The answer is that while ministry will always be part of who I am, I also want to build income through coaching, entrepreneurship, and service-based work outside of ministry.
The truth is—I could. But I see a bigger picture.
Why does that matter so much to me?
By creating income outside of ministry, I free up the financial support I currently receive from congregations so it can be redirected to areas that matter deeply to God:
- Caring for widows
- Supporting orphans
- Helping the elderly
- Meeting the needs of the struggling and overlooked
This isn’t about stepping away from ministry.
It’s about expanding ministry.
It’s about building something sustainable so the church can do what the church is called to do.
My heart is to see more support given to those who are often overlooked.
A Bigger Dream: Caring for Those Who Have Served
For years, a deep desire has been growing in me: “To create a nonprofit that provides housing and care for aging ministers and their wives—those who have poured out their lives for the church and often find themselves with little support in their later years.”
Imagine a small, one-level apartment community where:
- Ministers and their spouses can live with dignity
- Costs are covered or reduced
- The elderly in the church are cared for
- Integrity is practiced by caring for those who cared for us
That dream runs deep.
A Place of Rest for Ministers
I also have a passion for preachers—especially those serving in small congregations, working tirelessly with little support. I dream of creating a place where ministers and their families can come for a short sabbatical:
- A week or two of rest
- A place to breathe
- Encouragement for their souls
- Support for their families
- A retreat where they can be served instead of serving
One day, I’d love to see a conference center built for this purpose—workshops, support groups, shared wisdom, and a community of ministers lifting one another up.
These dreams will take resources.
That’s where 4031 Coaching, Gratitude Media Group, and speaking opportunities come in.
They’re not just projects—they’re pathways to something bigger than me.
Why I Am Pressing Forward
I know visions like these require resources, time, and teamwork. That is part of why I am pressing harder into local ministry, personal ministry through Preacher’s Pen, 4031 Coaching, Gratitude Media Group, and speaking opportunities. I want these efforts to serve something greater than myself.
Maybe you do not need my services personally, but perhaps you know someone who needs encouragement, direction, hope, or support. My prayer is that what I share this year will not stop with one person, but will reach many others through those willing to share, support, and pray.This year, I want to share enough that you have something worth sharing with others.
I need a team—people willing to share, encourage, pray, and help spread the message of hope and purpose.
Life Hasn’t Been Easy—But God Has Been Faithful
here is so much in this world that can weigh us down. But there is also still light. There is still goodness. There is still a reason to keep going.
I’m 51 years into this journey. I’ve seen the good, the great, the bad, the ugly, and the downright painful. I’ve been knocked down, run over, and dragged through the mud. But every time, without fail, the Son shines after the storm.
There is always light ahead.
There is always hope for tomorrow.
My purpose is not to draw attention to myself, but to point people to the Almighty—the One who is faithful, just, kind, and loving.
I don’t have all the answers.
But I know the One who does.
The Next 51 Years
If God allows, the next half of my life will be marked by momentum, purpose, and forward motion. I’ll want to quit at times. I’ll get tired. But He is greater, and this is about Him.
I’ve messed up. I’ve sinned. I’ve disappointed God and others. I haven’t always done what I should. But I’m learning. And now, the lessons of these 51 years are coming together.
There is hope.
There is purpose.
There is life.
Let’s Move Forward Together
No matter where you have been, no matter what you are carrying, and no matter how uncertain tomorrow may feel, your life still matters. Your story is not over. There is still good ahead.
Let us keep going. Let us keep serving. Let us keep believing.
I’m stepping into this next season with faith, courage, and expectation.
And I’d love for you to walk with me.
Let’s lift others up.
Let’s build something meaningful.
Let’s create better days today for better lives tomorrow.
Let’s do this.
