Men of Fuel,
Over the past year we have learned valuable lessons on how to live life better as men—by reviewing the biblically-based truths of how to become better husbands, better fathers, better friends…and now the question is, how do we engage our most prized responsibility and gift God has given us?
How do we take what we have learned about God’s promise of wanting something MORE for us, and applying that into our families Where do we start?
Well, we start this Wednesday morning, at Fuel  for the premier introduction of our Summer Series, “Engaging Our Families†which will be taught for three weeks in June and three more in July by executive coach, entrepreneur, and President of Paradigm Leadership Solutions, Walt Tomme.
Men, this is FREE executive-level life training that would normally cost you hundreds of dollars, yet could save you your family…for only the cost of waking up a little bit earlier on Wednesday mornings.  That’s a pretty compelling ROI.
For the past thirty years Walt has coached a broad spectrum of clients that range from political leaders to business executives, entrepreneurs, and technology and professional service professionals. His influence and impact on the business and thought leaders inside and outside the beltway is very impressive.  He’s one of the most connected people you will ever meet in the greater DC area.  Yet, he also contributes locally, after serving as a Youth Football Coach in the Chantilly Youth Association for over 14 years he became the Leadership Coach at Oakton High School for six seasons.  During that time Oakton had the highest percentage of wins in regional play in the Northern Region, won one State Championship in 2005 and narrowly lost in the State Semi-Finals in 2008.  This past year he was invited to join the football program at Centreville High School and was part of the effort that took them to the State Championship Game.  He is presently working with the Centreville Baseball Team as they make their way into post season play.  This next year Walt will be training a group of Character Coaches for the Northern Virginia Region of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  He is the husband of Deborah for 39 years this month, the Father of Erin (a missionary in Guatemala) Matt (an Account Manager for a software consulting firm and a Young Life Volunteer) and Sara (a sales professional and a former staff member and leader with Young Life).  Walt  is also the proud grandfather to Kayla, Hunter and Savannah Tomme.
Let me put this in the perspective of a one-kneed former athlete:
Life isn’t really a game, but in order to be enjoyed, its been designed to be played well, to be played smart, according to the rules of engagement.  Having a Bible, is one thing—because we need to study and learn the playbook. But we need to become men of action, to put that knowledge to use.  And while God is our head coach, he gives us an assistant coaching staff that HE works through to develop us for each season of life and to put His plan for us into action.  That’s what this is all about—personal development for us to be able to step into and better see God’s plan for our lives, and our families.
I encourage you to join us this Wednesday and to invite a friend or two to take advantage of this opportunity to experience a level of training and mentoring that’s traditionally reserved for Congressmen and their staff or board-room level executives.
See you Wednesday, and eager to get engaged…
Invest and Invite,
Pat