Who Is Hal Mayer?

I've had several people at Crossroads ask me this question.  Hal is the coach of our purpose driven church planting network.  We meet once a month in Ocala at Church@The Springs. Hal is the lead pastor of Church at the Bay in Tampa. He has a long and storied career in the ministry that includes serving as Executive Pastor at Flamingo Road Baptist Church and at The Springs.  

I can't possibly do his resume justice, but he did graduate from the University of Memphis in '77 with a degree in ribs and basketball.  Seriously though, Hal got his Masters in Religious Education at Memphis, and his Doctorate in Leadership from Southwestern Seminary in 1984. They don't give those away for making jump shots.  He is a GREAT teacher, and what I am learning from him is invaluable.  Hal has career level experience doing leadership training and consulting in the private sector for many major corporate clients.  He really knows what he's talking about, and it is a privilege to have him as a coach. (Is that how you wanted me to say all that stuff, Hal?).  

Kidding guys - not just sucking up (I did most of that at our meeting today) - Check out his blog at www.halmayer.blogspot.com and the great things going on at Church at the Bay!  And if there's anything that I do or say that really offends you in the next three weeks, be sure to let Hal know (I probably learned it from him).  Kidding...again.  

Onward and upward!  See you at our meeting, Tuesday night at 7PM at the Annex.