Managing Fire & Smoke: Why every leader needs a hobby that refuses to be rushed

Originally published on Lost Art of Gentlemanly Leadership. Reprinted with permission.   I never meant to start SmokedMaple BBQ. What happened is, I had a hobby that became a lifeline. Slowing me down and giving me life. I started smoking Texas BBQ because I wanted something to do with my hands. What I didn’t expect…

Windsor Naething: Answering Her Call to Ministry

By Jeff LeMaster When Windsor Naething was ordained as a deacon at Grace Northridge in San Antonio on January 27, 2024, the occasion marked the conclusion of a journey that began many years ago. But it also represented the beginning of a new chapter of ministry. And in some ways it felt like the natural…