Point of View

            Before the dust settles from yesterday, let me offer my endorsement of fatherhood – and the men who have stepped-up to that challenge – as essential to the relational integrity of society. From families to churches to communities to nations, men play a critical role in bringing people together

      Where do you best “fit” in society? When you fall into order in your workaday world, in which layer are you positioned? When a crowd forms to do something meaningful, into what role are you nominated by those who know you best? Are you a Follower, a Manager or

      In the retail world, June is monetized by presenting the headlines that will drive people to buy their way into relational safety. The two big bullet-points for the sixth month of the year travel in-sync every year: Dads and Grads. Are you up for both to hit in 2026?

            To put it in modern parlance, he was an “influencer.” Without access to technology that would allow unlimited multiplication and widespread distribution, he was limited regarding the scope of his reach. Live groups were the reality of his time; even then, the extent of his listening audience would be bounded

            I’m glad that we’re trusted friends, you and I. Because of that familiarity and relational faith, I can bring you in on my current situation. Cheri and I are in Switzerland today – on a personal “roots” trip – but still want to read you in on what I’m experiencing.

            I was at a board gathering in Texas recently; in the mix was a good friend from Minnesota – he’s also a graduate of The Master’s Program – who explained his perspective about groups these days. He said that he scans the crowd and unconsciously slots people into two