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October 7, 2005
I've Been to See the Wizard
I would have said "I'm off to see the wizard," as it flows better, but I've just been. The Wizard? That would be one Jerram Barrs of Covenant Theological Seminary. The topic of our conversation? Whether I should come to seminary or not. Now, it was less of an intense, let's-probe-your-heart-and-motivations-and-fears experience than I had expected (I guess I still must finish that work on my own), but nonetheless was practically helpful, not the least because he made it seem so "OK" that if after seminary no clear ministry direction presented itself that I simply return to the library world and just be a highly trained Sunday school teacher/Bible study leader for the rest of my life.
[Insert the sound of a deep breath exhaling here.]
He did give me a simple sheet on determining calling, though, and that is the point of this post. Item number 5 states:
"There needs to be some recognition of one's gifts and helpfuness by other people. No one is ever called in isolation from one's neighbors; rather we are called to serve one another in love. Is the service I render appreciated by others: Do they find my teaching helpful, or my music enjoyable and enriching, or my food pleasant to eat?"
And, so, if you consider yourself "my neighbor" in anyway, from a time past or presently, in person or virtually, and if you feel inclined/impelled to weigh in on this question, please do so in the manner detailed below. I am not simply looking for back patting praise and encouragement, though I am not going to lie to you and say that I do not relish that, but rather it's honest assessments that I want.
So, why do I want to go to seminary? To be a more effective teacher of God's word and to help myself and others better form, articulate, defend a Biblical worldview. And, perhaps, to become a (better) minister to people in pain.
If you want to participate, please do not respond on my blog, but do drop me an Email by CLICKING HERE.
I very much appreciate your responses.
Church Life and Theology | By jackdas | 3:48 PM
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