A Personal Letter of Reflection

DearFriends, 

My life journey is probably not much different from yours. I’ve experienced the wonders of childhood, the powerful lessons of youth, and life-changing moments that have shaped my path.

As a teenager, I accepted Christ as my Savior, and felt a deep calling on my life. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of participating in ministry at many levels, walking alongside people in their faith journeys and other’s walking beside mine. 

As a parent, husband, friend, and businessman, I’ve witnessed God’s miracles—sometimes in abundance. Yet, I have also faced failures and unexpected hardships, learning through my imperfection and sin. 

Embracing Romans 8:28, I have come to see life as a story, buoyed by God’s grace, and embracing the series of ups and downs it yields, ironically and uniquely preparing me as a leader. Through God’s acceptance, redemption, restoration, and healing, He has aligned my passions with His purpose—thus the birth of ManJourney.

Being transparent, as we all know, life can get overwhelming, and things aren't always what I want them to be. Yet, it’s a good overwhelming, and a good place to be, because it requires my full reliance on Him. The bigger the dreams, the more intentional, the deeper the need for Him. Hence, the ministry verse: John 3:30 — “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

My prayer is that every person, organization, group, and ministry I encounter feels encouraged, loved, blessed, and pointed towards Christ. I pray that through my life, others will see a life well-lived and recognize the value of their own journey.

Onward! Todd