Neil has been on staff on the Diocese of Colorado overseeing, developing, and encouraging dynamic, creative, and growing faith formation ministry in the diocese for the past nine years.  For over 25 years he has been active in children’s and youth ministry through Anglican/Episcopal churches, non-denominational churches, and para-church organizations.  He has been a speaker and seminar leader throughout North America on many varied topics such as Hobbits, Dragons, and the Christian Experience, Dynamic Faith Formation Ministry, and is a certified trainer for Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.  Neil was born and raised in Canada, eh! … and is married and has four children (ages: 14, 16, 21, and 22) and a cat!  He has a passion for photography, writing, Lego, and anything to do with The Lord of the Rings.

Growing Your Ministry the Starbucks Way.

 Starbucks has redefined modern business and captured much of the emerging culture by moving beyond many traditional trappings and instead has focused on building endearing and enduring relationships with customers.  Many of the principles that have made them successful are one’s that potentially could help us minister the love of God with children, youth, and young adults.  Come and learn some strategies to grow your ministry.  BYOC

Games for Youth Ministry

 Hey, we are youth ministers …. we love to incorporate games into our youth programs!  These fun and energetic activities are important opportunities to reaching young people.  But, often we struggle to choose games that really connect with what we are trying to teach.  Some just claim that they are not “games people.”  Come and learn how to get past the accusation from many parents and church leaders that the youth group “Just plays games!” or the complaints from teens who say “it’s just not fun!”