Dear ______: Welcome to seminary! You’ve made it. That’s great. Thanks for letting me walk with you through the process of listening for God’s call. As I said when I saw you, I think you’ve made a good decision. It isn’t the only good decision you might have made: You could have served God as […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: Setting Sail
Dear ______: Here’s the thing: in the end you have to choose. It is time for setting sail. You might be St. Francis, choosing after a direct message spoken by Christ. You might be a disciple, choosing based on what you think will best serve the kingdom. And then again, you might not have the slightest hint of […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: Getting God’s Will Wrong
Dear ______: When you have to choose a path, it does put the pressure on. You are afraid of getting God’s will wrong. Sorry: I didn’t mean to upset you. But my question from a few letters back is serious: What if you really couldn’t make a fatal mistake? Getting God’s will wrong. Let me tell you […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: A Sound Investment Strategy
Dear ______: Of course! I’m happy to tell you the story of how I came to believe that I was called to ministry. I thought you’d never ask. It all comes down to a parable and a sound investment strategy. The process started back as an undergrad at the University of Washington. I was heavily involved […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: Looking Back to Find God
Dear ______: You make an interesting point. It is true that all these ways of finding God’s will are a bit indirect. We usually find ourselves looking back to find God has been there, nudging us in a particular direction. Frustrating as it may be, I think that is the nature of biblical faith. So, before […]
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