Dear Youth Ministry Friends,

My greatest joy at this exciting season of my ministry is to multiply myself in a significant way into a few of this generation’s most exceptional youth leaders.  I have spent much time prayerfully considering how I might do this most effectively.  As a result, the CADRE has been birthed from my heart and become one of the most fulfilling ministries I “get” to be a part of. 

I have long admired Dr. Jack Hayford and have personally respected a similar mentoring ministry of his called The School of Pastoral Nurture.  Dr. Hayford has hosted this mentoring ministry for several years in an effort to multiply himself into a smaller group of people.  Dr. John Maxwell also suggested that I launch a small mentoring group like this.  Though I, in no way, parallel myself to these extraordinary ministry giants, I do respect their example and counsel to me.  Emerson put it wisely:  “The years will teach us what the days will never know.”

The CADRE is my chance to take what the years have given me and impart it into youth pastors and leaders coming up behind me.  It’s my way to leave a mark of significance on the next generation.

Take a moment to find out more about this truly unique opportunity.  It is my honor to have you be a part of this journey with me.

With You in the Youth Ministry Trenches,