When faced with the heat of adversity, champions are forged by the fire while the others are consumed by its flames.

Like many young boys, my childhood dream was to become a professional football player when I grew up.

However, despite my positive attitude and passion for the game, I was not a good athlete. In fact, I admit; I was spastic. So when the ball unexpectedly popped into my hands during a scrimmage game, I started to run for my life.

It is from this unforgettable and significant experience that I discovered five keys to GO THE EXTRA YARD™ by becoming the Spirit-filled CHAMPION we are meant to be. 

During my message, that is filled with humor, Scripture and practical insight, I take you on a thought provoking, inspirational and fun journey that begins with me running over 80 yards toward the goal line. 

My V.A.L.U.E.-based message will leave you with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for who you are as a Christian and what you value most. My message will ignite your V.A.L.U.E. Core for a focused VISION (Purpose), positive ATTITUDE (Perspective), inspired LOVE (Passion), informed UNDERSTANDING (Proficiency), increased ENERGY(Power).

MAKE WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT MAKE A DIFFERENCE! (NOT DIVIDE) 

Building healthy relationships are like cooking a big pot of gumbo. The more you put into it, the better it gets. Like a great tasting gumbo, finding the right amount of seasonings to add to relationships takes skill. It takes the right recipe. Add too much seasoning and it's ruined. Too little and it lacks flavor.  

This faith-based message reveals the 12-ingredient recipe to build common ground connections that thrive on collaboration and synergy. Through empathy and effective dialogues, the gumbo pot of collaboration is stirred with practical insight and Scripture to bring people together with mutual respect and trust while eliminating bias and divisive behavior.