Bill's Speaking Topics


	Bill's Topics: Bill's Corporate Events Utilizing the training of his Master’s Degree and 20 years of experience helping people in their personal growth, Bill brings humor, practical insights and real world encouragement to the audience. His easy going yet enthusiastic presentations are always a hit. He’ll inspire, encourage and equip. Any of these messages can be a one day seminar or a stand alone message. Simple Skills for Personal Growth: Most people intend to grow but can’t quite figure out how to make it happen. This message is based on a four step progression to effective personal growth: (1) Effectiveness follows motivation;(2) Motivation follows emotions; (3) Emotions follow decisions; (4) Decisions follow the advice we choose to believe. Each of these four steps is presented in a simple and intensely practical manner so the listeners can begin applying them immediately. Simple Skills for Personal Growth: In the pursuit of personal growth, people run into some typical obstacles that hold them back from completing the journey. This message reveals those typical obstacles and the practical steps for disarming them. For example, perfectionism is a typical obstacle that causes people to jump from over activity to under activity. Bill helps people realize the opposite of perfectionism is priorities. This series points out the obstacles and gives practical steps for making progress in personal growth. Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti: This is a humorous, yet intensely practical, look at how men and women process information in their lives. Men are like Waffles because they put each issue of their lives in individual boxes and then spend time in one box at a time. Women integrate the issues of their lives so they intersect just like noodles on a plate of spaghetti. Everywhere this message is shared, the vocabulary of the group is affected as men speak from their “boxes” and women “noodle around.” The result is a more strategic approach to communicating with one another. A Day at the River: Stories from the Father/Son fishing trip Bill plans every year entertain the audience as they explore together what it takes to fulfill the adventure of life. Each member of the audience will be encouraged to look at life as a personal adventure. The adventure has thrills, setbacks, responsibilities and humbling moments that make us stronger people. It fits in with our unique personalities, desires, abilities and energy level. This message has a history of giving people a sense of their importance regardless of the position they hold in the corporation. The Best Decisions a Person Can Make: Decision-making is one of life’s greatest challenges. Bill presents practical principles and inspiring stories that help the hearer build solid decision-making skills and challenge individuals to live lives that count. The categories of decisions that will be explored: Decide to decide Decide to build character Decide to pursue the best option Decide to forgive Decide to always get better In the Game: Bill has two sons who are collegiate athletes. Drawing from stories of their athletic pursuits, he illustrates the competitive nature of life. The audience will be inspired to realize that it is better to be “in the game” than “in the stands.” They will also be reminded that there are victories and struggles only competitors experience and each of these experiences gives evidence that we are “in the game” making a difference. The result is typically a renewed sense of the value of problem-solving in everyday pursuits. In The Moment: Life comes to each of us in significant moments. We travel the path of our lives carrying out our responsibilities when the moments of life intersect with our daily routine. One of the big questions of life is, “Are you ready for the significant moments of life?” The problem is we never know when the moments are coming. We will, however, all be faced with the moment of decision, the moment of waiting, the moment of trust and the moment of action. Bill will help people prepare for these moments in practical ways. Living in the Here and WOW! Most people desire to live a heroic life but feel like they are living a “ho-hum” life. The reality is that effective lives are made up of little steps done well. The big accomplishments of our lives develop through a commitment to excellence in the mundane pursuits. This seminar demonstrates in a humorous and practical manner the importance of daily living in the fulfillment of our personal dreams. Winning at Life: There are many areas of life where we must win--at home, in our jobs, in decision-making, in personal growth and in the influence of our lives. Utilizing stories from sports, business and family Bill will give the audience to get a clear vision of what it means to win in life and develop a strategy to make it happen. Bill's Church Events Bill is comfortable talking to a wide variety of audiences: leaders, pastors, business and motivational settings, and outreach. He is ready to speak on any of the books the Farrels have authored. His humor, practical Biblical insights and easy going yet enthusiastic presentations are always a hit. He’ll inspire, encourage and equip. Any of these messages can be a full weekend series, a one day seminar or a stand alone message. Messages specifically for men's groups: The Adventure Every man is created to fulfill some adventure in life. It fits in with his unique personality, his desires, his abilities and his energy level. Bill will take men through a journey of watching Jesus challenge men to think about the adventure of their lives. The Heart of a Man There is nothing more attractive than a man who is following his heart. At the same time, there is nothing more dangerous in life than a man who is following his heart. In this series of messages, Bill gets men to wrestle with the practical realities of having a heart of both courage and corruption. The Best Decisions a Man Can Make Decision-making is one of life’s greatest challenges. Bill presents practical principles and inspiring stories that help the hearer build solid decision-making skills and challenge men to live lives that count. Messages for General Audiences Simple Skills for Personal Growth Most people intend to grow but can’t quite figure out how to make it happen. This message is based on a four step progression to effective personal growth: (1) Effectiveness follows motivation;(2) Motivation follows emotions; (3) Emotions follow decisions; (4) Decisions follow the advice we choose to believe. Each of these four steps is presented in a simple and intensely practical manner so the listeners can begin applying them immediately. Simple Skills for Overcoming Obstacles In the pursuit of personal growth, people run into some typical obstacles that hold them back from completing the journey. This message reveals those typical obstacles and the practical steps for disarming them. For example, perfectionism is a typical obstacle that causes people to jump from over activity to under activity. The opposite of perfectionism is priorities. "In the Game." Based on James 1, Bill uses sound biblical teaching and relevant life stories to challenge men to grab hold of the adventure of walking with Jesus. Men will be reminded that there are victories and struggles only competitors experience and each of these experiences gives evidence that we are in the game making a difference. A Real Man in Real Life Bill will take men through a survey of the life of Moses. They will discover that Moses was a man of courage, vision and adventure. At the same time, they will discover that Moses was a man of discouragement, disappointment and daily responsibility. Men will be challenged to seek God out in the midst of real life. In The Moment The life of Joshua is an example a man who was ready for the significant moments of life. The problem is we never know when the moments are coming. We will, however, all be faced with the moment of decision, the moment of waiting, the moment of trust and the moment of action. Bill will help men prepare for the moments in practical ways. The Pursuit The book of Romans contains a road map for pursuing God in a man’s life. Bill explains the 5 sections of Romans—sin, salvation, sanctification, selection and service—as he inspires men to live in pursuit of their creator and His purpose for their lives. Coaching Yourself in Life There are typical barriers that keep people from growing and succeeding. For most people, these barriers are a mystery. In this series of messages, Bill exposes the typical barriers and gives practical steps for coaching yourself to the life you were intended to live. Living in the Here and WOW! Most men desire to live a heroic life but feel like they are living a "ho-hum" life. The reality is that everything you do is part of God’s eternal plan. This seminar demonstrates how the little things and the big things of every man’s life help to Win Our World for Christ. The Win Our World Survey of the Bible From cover to cover, God’s evangelistic desire for mankind is expressed. This study covers the key passages that express God’s unwavering commitment to give people an opportunity to know him and receive eternal life as a free gift. Winning at Life There are many areas of life where men must win--at home, in their jobs, in decision-making, in personal growth and in the influence of their lives. Based on Ephesians 5 and 6, Bill challenges men to get a clear vision of what it means to win in life and develop a strategy to make it happen. Bill's Church Events Bill's Camps & Conferences Bill is comfortable talking to a wide variety of audiences: leaders, pastors, business and motivational settings, and outreach. He is ready to speak on any of the books the Farrels have authored. His humor, practical Biblical insights and easy going yet enthusiastic presentations are always a hit. He’ll inspire, encourage and equip. Any of these messages can be a full weekend series, a one day seminar or a stand alone message. Messages specifically for men's retreats: The Adventure Every man is created to fulfill some adventure in life. It fits in with his unique personality, his desires, his abilities and his energy level. Bill will take men through a journey of watching Jesus challenge men to think about the adventure of their lives. The Heart of a Man There is nothing more attractive than a man who is following his heart. At the same time, there is nothing more dangerous in life than a man who is following his heart. In this series of messages, Bill gets men to wrestle with the practical realities of having a heart of both courage and corruption. The Best Decisions a Man Can Make Decision-making is one of life’s greatest challenges. Bill presents practical principles and inspiring stories that help the hearer build solid decision-making skills and challenge men to live lives that count. The categories of decisions the men will explore are: Decide to decide Decide to build character Decide to pursue the best option Decide to forgive Decide to be God’s man Messages for General Audiences Simple Skills for Personal Growth Most people intend to grow but can’t quite figure out how to make it happen. This message is based on a four step progression to effective personal growth: (1) Effectiveness follows motivation;(2) Motivation follows emotions; (3) Emotions follow decisions; (4) Decisions follow the advice we choose to believe. Each of these four steps is presented in a simple and intensely practical manner so the listeners can begin applying them immediately. Simple Skills for Overcoming Obstacles In the pursuit of personal growth, people run into some typical obstacles that hold them back from completing the journey. This message reveals those typical obstacles and the practical steps for disarming them. For example, perfectionism is a typical obstacle that causes people to jump from over activity to under activity. The opposite of perfectionism is priorities. This series points out the obstacles and give practical steps for making progress in personal growth. In the Game Based on James 1, Bill uses sound biblical teaching and relevant life stories to challenge individuals to grab hold of the adventure of walking with Jesus. The audience will be reminded that there are victories and struggles only competitors experience and each of these experiences gives evidence that we are in the game making a difference. A Real Man in Real Life Bill will take the audience through a survey of the life of Moses. They will discover that Moses was a man of courage, vision and adventure. At the same time, they will discover that Moses was a man of discouragement, disappointment and daily responsibility. Individuals will be challenged to seek God out in the midst of real life. In The Moment The life of Joshua is an example a man who was ready for the significant moments of life. The problem is we never know when the moments are coming. We will, however, all be faced with the moment of decision, the moment of waiting, the moment of trust and the moment of action. Bill will help men prepare for the moments in practical ways. The Pursuit The book of Romans contains a road map for pursuing God in life. Bill explains the 5 sections of Romans—sin, salvation, sanctification, selection and service—as he inspires the audience to live in pursuit of their creator and His purpose for their lives. Living in the Here and WOW! Most people desire to live a heroic life but feel like they are living a “ho-hum” life. The reality is that everything you do is part of God’s eternal plan. This seminar demonstrates how the little things and the big things of everyone’s life help to Win Our World for Christ. The Win Our World Survey of the Bible From cover to cover, God’s evangelistic desire for mankind is expressed. This study covers the key passages that express God’s unwavering commitment to give people an opportunity to know him and receive eternal life as a free gift. Winning at Life There are many areas of life where we must win--at home, in our jobs, in decision-making, in personal growth and in the influence of our lives. Based on Ephesians 5 and 6, Bill challenges the audience to get a clear vision of what it means to win in life and develop a strategy to make it happen.