Why Christian Systems Thinking?

Identity. Purpose. Endurance.

I’ve never been the type to stand behind a pulpit and preach. That’s not my strength.

My strength is systems thinking — breaking down complex problems, building models, and finding clarity where others see only chaos. For years, that’s been my work as an engineer: to understand complex systems, define their purpose, test them under pressure, and sustain them over time.

One day, I realized: what if I applied the same principles to my faith?

A Problem I Knew Too Well

For much of my life, faith felt… fuzzy.

I believed in God. I trusted Jesus. But I often found myself lost in the day-to-day struggle. I wanted to grow, but I didn’t know how to measure growth. I wanted to serve, but I wasn’t clear on my mission. I wanted to endure, but when trials came, I felt overwhelmed.

As an engineer, that bothered me. If I was working on a complex vehicle or a weapon system, I wouldn’t just hope it held together under stress — I’d model it, test it, refine it, and sustain it. Why should my faith be any less intentional?

And I realized I wasn’t alone. Many Christians — especially engineers, leaders, and “thinkers” — wrestle with the same problem. We love structure, logic, and clarity. But sometimes faith feels abstract, disconnected, even intimidating.

That’s where Christian Systems Thinking was born.

A Vision for Christian Systems Thinking

I founded Christian Systems Thinking, LLC with a simple mission: to help people discover clarity and resilience in their faith using the structured tools of systems engineering.

The journey is built around three themes:

Identity — Who am I in Christ?

(Book coming soon - System of Interest: Me)

Just like every system begins with defining its boundaries and functions, the Christian life begins with knowing who we are — our true identity in Christ. Without this, everything else is unstable.

Purpose — Why am I here?

(Book 2 - Mission Engineering Your Faith)

A system without a mission is wasted effort. God gives us intent, and our calling is to translate it into action. Mission engineering is about aligning our lives to His purpose so that every decision contributes to the outcome He designed.

Endurance — How do I withstand trials?

(Book 3 - Adaptive Overmatch)

In warfare, “overmatch” means sustaining advantage even under relentless attack. Spiritually, endurance means learning how to resist the enemy, adapt under pressure, and keep the faith to the very end.

These three themes — Identity, Purpose, Endurance — are not just the titles of my first three books. They are the backbone of what it means to live with resilient faith in a complex world.

This Is My Lane

I’ll never be a pastor. Direct preaching isn’t where I shine.

But God has given me a different pulpit — the pulpit of systems engineering. This is my lane. It’s the language I think in, the frameworks I use, the way I solve problems. And it’s also the bridge I can build for people who want to follow Jesus but need the structure to make sense of it.

In a way, this is my mission engineering assignment: to translate discipleship into the structured, technical lens that resonates with engineers, leaders, and problem-solvers.

An Invitation to the Journey

This blog is the first step in that mission. Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing thoughts, frameworks, and stories that tie systems thinking to the Christian walk. You’ll see metaphors from engineering, military strategy, and design alongside timeless truths from Scripture.

My hope is that this space becomes more than just a blog. I want it to be a community where:

Thinkers find a language that connects faith to their daily lives.

Leaders find frameworks to guide their families, teams, and organizations.

Everyday Christians find encouragement to keep going when life feels overwhelming.

This is the beginning of Christian Systems Thinking, and I’d love for you to walk with me on the journey

Let’s Begin

I’ll leave you with this: in systems engineering, every project begins by clearly defining its system of interest. Until you know what you’re building, you can’t measure, refine, or sustain it.

The same is true for us. Before we can live with clarity, we must know who we are. Before we can live with purpose, we must know why we’re here. Before we can endure, we must know the One who carries us.

That’s the heart of Christian Systems Thinking. That’s the journey we’re on together.

Welcome.

If any of this this resonates with you, I’d love for you to follow along here, on LinkedIn, or simply reach me personally at info@christiansystemsthinking.com to discuss more