Teaching

Concentrating on Bible Exposition. Thinking and living biblically.

The Word of God applies to life today. Because of an early diet of solid, Biblical instruction, Bill hungered for tools to become equipped for a lifetime of study.  Among many teaching mentors was “The Prof,” Dr. Howard Hendricks of Dallas Theological Seminary. “Prof’s” expositions of the text was indeed inspiring but it was his introductions to study the Bible for oneself which Bill has woven into his present teaching.  “I’m always questioning the Text,” exclaimed Bill, “what does the Text say, what does it mean, and how does it apply. I am passionate that people learn the Scriptures well and then apply them Monday thru Saturday.” While many teaching invitations are extended, one key criteria for accepting is “will there be an opportunity to connect with pre-Christian, marketplace influencers? ”  Masterwork materials have been used in 27 different countries.  (19 different languages)

Edification: modules, classes, and seminars (SAMPLES)

  • The Power of Why—writing a personal philosophy of ministry
  • The Power of How—writing a spiritual development plan for the workplace
  • Monday Morning Ministry (practical theology of work)
  • 10 Key Indicators of a Healthy Church (ecclesiology)
  • Christian Home and Parenting  (biblical anthropology)
  • A Life Pleasing to God (sanctification and spiritual life)
  • The Pastor’s Life (spiritual life and pastoral ministry)
  • Something to Stand For (survey of Biblical doctrine)
  • Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Leaders (Bible survey and pastoral ministry)

Professional development seminars and keynotes for the marketplace (SAMPLES)

  • Caring for and Keeping Good Customers and Employees
  • Earning the Right to be Heard and Followed
  • The Value of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
  • Leading & Influencing Change
  • Strength in Your Marriage
  • Restoring Love & Respect in Marriage
  • Resolving Conflict
  • Building and Keeping Your Credibility
  • 4 Decisions that Strengthen Your Marriage; 3 Decisions for Effective Parenting
  • Character Education in the Classroom

Bill & Kathleen are passionate about teaching and coaching marketplace and local church influencers all over the world. The vision of their Masterwork organization which Bill founded and leads, is to increase the powerful influence of Christ by being a spiritual-growth catalyst among those they serve. This equipping ministry was formed to undergird God’s gifting and calling upon Bill who together with Kathleen, in 2017, celebrated their 30th year of marriage and service.

Carrying together the strategic burdens of coaching, teaching, and creative ministry development, this couple’s “fields for ministry” have extended from Valparaiso to Budapest, from inner-city Akron to Central NEPAL. Through personal invitation and key NGO partnerships*, they devote themselves to a busy teaching and coaching schedule.

Bill and Kathleen live in Valparaiso, Indiana, and have two adult children and one grandchild.