Category Archives: Presentations

It was a pleasure speaking to an adult group at the First Baptist Church in Rocky Munt, NC this Monday. My topic was True Stories of the Circuit Rider Preacher. One person asked if I was a Methodist becausee I … Continue reading →

I have a number of “canned” presentations in my speaking portfolio. So when I am asked to speak on a topic that is not in that portfolio, I welcome the opportunity to research and learn more about that topic. That … Continue reading →

During July I made two presentations on the same topic – Winning World War II on the Home Front. The first presentation was at the Chautauqua Institution in New York, the second was at the Fountain Park Chautauqua in Indiana. … Continue reading →

The NCTTFC Agricultural Leadership Development Program at North Carolina State University prepares younger agriculturalist to be our future leaders. This year the program revolves around the topic of Crucial Conversations. This can be a daunting topic. So I was invited … Continue reading →

I love traveling in Utah — but in the summer time. I was in Salt Lake City on February 9 to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts. There was snow on the ground and … Continue reading →

During World War II Italian and German Prisoners of War were “leased” out to farmers, food processors and the lumber industry to work. Since many American men were fighting overseas, there was a labor shortage in America. The use of … Continue reading →

The audience was enthusiatic and laughed a lot. But more importantly they learned that using humor in the classrohom enhances learning and breaks down barriers in the classroom. That was the objective when I spoke about “Turning “HaHa” into “Aha” … Continue reading →

When I speak about the old time camp meetings and circuit rider preachers, the reactions I get are interesting. Last week I spoke at the Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh. One audience member said he had never heard of … Continue reading →

It was nice to finally speak to a local group after being on the road part of the summer. I spoke to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at North Carolina State University on Monday. The NCSU Continuing Education program … Continue reading →

The Chautauqua Institution in New York state celebrated its 150th anniversary this summer. It started in 1874 as a two-week long assembly to improve the teaching of Sunday School. Attendees camped out in tents. It was so popular that it … Continue reading →