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Dr. Gerry Lewis (fondly known by his friends as Dr. G), is a man of many interests -- Author, blogger, podcaster, newspaper columnist, church health consultant, leadership coach, community leader, foodie, coffee aficionado, musician, entertainer, speaker, husband, father, and grandpa.

He has been involved in church ministry for almost 40 years -- beginning at age 15 with music ministry, transitioning to 20 years in the role of senior pastor, moving into the role of Executive Director of a regional network of churches since 2008.

A passionate lifelong learner, he has found his niche as a self-described "Strengths Optimization Coach" encouraging and empowering others on their next step in the journey toward amazing. When not writing or designin ...more

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Happy yes-we’re-still-eating-Thanksgiving—leftovers Saturday, friends! But we’ll probably finish them off today. Here’s a family Thanksgiving pro tip: Live close to your kids. Benefits: 1. Everyone can bring food without worrying about how it travels. 2. While some leftover-sharing is encouraged, everyone takes home what’s left of what they brought. You’re not left with piles of food. […]

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	Why "Bible Study" Doesn't Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism's favorite discipleship method - and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it 4.43 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Four Blind Mice (Alex Cross, #8)

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The Bible in Translation: Ancient and English Versions

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The Seven Frequencies of Communication : The Hidden Language of Human Connection

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“If you can’t state your position in eight words, you don’t have a position. ”
― Seth Godin

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“If failure is not an option, then neither is success.”
― Seth Godin

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“Coaching is what you didn't get in seminary. But it's what you wanted.”
― J. Val Hastings, Ministry 3.0: How Today's Church Leaders Are Using Coaching to Transform Ministry

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“When people feel supported, valued, and released to be who God has created them to be, they move from "doing" to "being.”
― J. Val Hastings, Ministry 3.0: How Today's Church Leaders Are Using Coaching to Transform Ministry

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“There is a great quote from Myron Madden: "Everyone wants to be fixed; not many want to change.”
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