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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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AI generated image Happy Hold-on-Saturday, friends! There are moments in life that you’d like to grab, hold tight, and not let go. I have to admit that, for me, those are almost always about family—Mrs. Sweetie, our kids, and our grands. Two days ago was the annual Amarillo Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook Off. It’s […]

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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 4.47 avg rating — 15 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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Deadly Heat (Nikki Heat, #5)

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Getting the Church Inside You: Balancing Faith and Action

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Don't Die On Third: Advice For Daily Living

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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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