Forming Pastors in Other Cultures
By the grace of God, the Lord is still using me to proclaim his praise at the age of 75 years. Like the apostle Paul, who said, “what I received, I passed on,” I have ...
Shaped by Brotherhood
"Brothers!" I vividly remember hearing that word over and over again on our class trips to the seminary during my college years. Everywhere we went on campus, the seminarians would call us “brothers.” At first ...
Formed by the Vicar Year
What does a pastor look like? What form does he take? The answer varies. It depends on the man’s gifts. It depends on his upbringing, on the place in which he serves, and on the ...
A Long, Winding Path to the Ministry
As a second-career seminary student, I am often asked about what I did for my first career. I struggle with how to respond because there are several answers I could give. Immediately before moving to ...
Behind the Scenes
I’ll call them unsung heroes. I know that’s cliché. But I want to sing their praises so that they are unsung no more. I’m talking about the seminary support staff. They’re the ones who make ...
What We Have Isn’t Normal
My friend’s little sister is taking a course at a public university called Intro to the New Testament. If its title reflected its actual content, the course would more aptly be named Intro to Why ...
Formed by the Parish
You never know when one of those phone calls will come. I had just wiped the final traces of the reception’s prime rib dinner from my mouth, when the phone rang. The caller solemnly summoned ...
Registration for Celebration of Ministry Opens THIS MONTH
Registration for the 2023 Celebration of Ministry retreats opens October 21, 2022. We look forward to gathering with you in 2023! Members of the classes of 1988, 1998, 2013, 2020 along with their wives are ...