August 13, 2010

The Intentional Man Workshop: September 17-18, 2010

Over the course of my life, I’ve discovered a consistent truth about me. I’m strong on desire and often weak on execution. Perhaps that’s what Jesus meant when He said the ‘spirit is willing, but the body is weak’ ...

April 28, 2010

Year of Living Courageously: Pastor’s Edition – May 13

If you're a pastor in the Twin Cities area, you won't want to miss out on a very unique opportunity for some serious goal setting. On Thursday, May 13th, I will be conducting, for the first time, a pastors-only ...

March 17, 2010

IronWorks Spring 2010 Series begins April 2

You can feel the pain. You’re working harder than ever before just to keep up. You may even be out of work. Either way, you’re likely battered and bruised. The Spring 2010 season of IronWorks will explore the eight ...

November 3, 2009

Year of Living Courageously: November 14

Over the years, my wife and I developed a habit of getting away the day after Thanksgiving to map out our goals for the upcoming year. For us, it’s a perfect time to think strategically about the future having ...

October 21, 2009

Live on Purpose: November 20-22

In September, I had the opportunity to speak to nearly a hundred men at a retreat hosted by Camp Lebanon. The theme of the weekend was about how to live a more intentional, purposeful life. Following that retreat, I received ...

October 4, 2009

1-Day Dynamic Communicators Workshop: November 19, 2009

If you give presentations, either in a business setting or in ministry, you need to strongly consider attending DCW’s GreaTalk! Workshop on November 19th at Cedar Valley Church in Eagan, MN. DCW (Dynamic Communicators Workshops), the training organization of ...

September 3, 2009

IronWorks Fall 2009 Series Begins September 25

The 2009 Fall Series of IronWorks kicks off on Friday, September 25th, with a study through the book of Philippians we call, True Lives: You can’t fake know-how. IronWorks is a non-denomination gathering of Twin Cities men on Friday mornings ...

August 20, 2009

Live on Purpose Update

I just received word from Bill Abeler, the Executive Director, of Camp Lebanon that senior pastors can join the men of their church at the Live on Purpose retreat on September 18-20 for no charge. Bill knows the key ...

August 16, 2009

Welcome to LearyGates.com

Welcome to my new web site and blog home! This site is the culmination of some serious reflection and recasting of my personal mission statement to ignite change and inspire breakthroughs. You’ll find enough about that elsewhere on this ...

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