Engaging Parents in Your Church in Conversation
Partnering with parents–wait…it’s not what you think. I’m not going to rattle off statistics, cliches and trite admonitions that we need to do better. Instead, I’m going to invite you […]
Tag Archives: DMin
Initiating Post-doctoral Detox
Just over two months ago I graduated from seminary, hopefully for the last time. Yes, definitely. Absolutely the last time. :) What now? Many initiatives are underway at my church […]
wondering about the way forward
Thinking about the future. What surprises lay ahead? What tasks will I engage? My pursuit of degrees is behind me. During the process I have lived life fully. Yet new […]
and so it ends, only to give way to the new
I have reached the end of a journey. I now commence a new one. The commencement ceremony for Western Seminary was quite lovely and distinguished. It is fair to say […]
when night approaches
The day is done. The banquet was lovely, with good food, skillful music, and delightful testimonies by six master’s level graduates. A full night of celebration among kind people. I […]
sending out graduates in prayer
Today we had the graduation rehearsal. We learned where we would sit and stand and walk during various parts of the ceremony. We received our regalia. We smiled for photos. […]
to each their own celebration
I think it is fair to say I have a lot of experience graduating. This will be my fifth graduation in twenty-six years. Each was a milestone in its own […]
the end is near
The end is near, in a manner of speaking. The end of my academic career is almost done. On Saturday I will put on the regalia, smile alot, and thank […]
the clock is ticking
Another day has passed. Graduation is close. The clock is ticking. Soon commencement day will arrive. What then? Is it an ending or a beginning? Have I become an expert […]
of endings and the horizon
In one week I will graduate from seminary for the third and final time. This week I will be posting thoughts on my experience and on some of my hopes […]
