Vicar’s View

Getting close to the date of my first sermon. More and more people are asking about it. Family and friends. The nerves and the pressure is high

a past sundays text was the Good Samaritan. I share my thoughts on the text

Seminary class of Homiletics taught by Dr Nafzger. You can tell his passion and the zeal was contagious. I only mention his name because he has a lot of online resources available for people

A summary of my systematic class. It opened my perspective more than I new was possible. Topics I thought was not vital and never concerned myself with ... were delved into and now are valued

As one that has had many conflicts with the MacArthurites, I must admit that God greatly used this man. People will use this to bash his legacy, but this isnt the time for that.

in the summer, all the students get together in St Louis or Irvine for fellowship and in person classes

Im learning more and more, why fear of the loard is essential

Knowing the original is not a topic ppl view as essential to being a pastor. Does knowing the original language help?

For class I have to read this book. I discuss my thoughts and expierences

Recap of 1st Semester

A prayer by Samuel Johnson for our daily journey. Words of wisdom

The end of my first semester and the beginning of advent

A prayer from Bishop Ambrose of Milan. A prayer from one of the saints of yesteryear. Faith did not start with us. Reading the Saints prayer encourages me & hope you as well

A prayer from one of the saints of yesteryear. Faith did not start with us. Reading the Saints prayer encourages me & hope you as well

Thoughts of how a pastor should handle these type topics. Is it wise to even get involved?

Happy reformation day. Tho Protestant are linked together in history. Actually they were different movements

Assisted my pastor on his visitation trips. And recently lost my grandmother.

In class, the term semi-pelagian came up. Various convos started concerning Arminians.

Dr Lawson had to step down recently due to sin. Though he isn’t part of my tradition & I do not follow his ministries … it impacted me b/c of my journey to be a pastor.

Finished paper on Creed. In history, the identity of the faith changed. Once Xtian obtained a since of respect & was persecuted less … things changed a little

The Apostles creed, how important is it? Why was it written?

A rough week in class … but we cover 4 branches f theology & the concept of a “servant leader”

In class we discuss how a pastor should be involved in community. This notion rubbed me the wrong way at first, but he does have a point. Also, being ready to give a defense to people who create their own god & mask it as Christianity

In week 1 of seminary we talk about preconceived notions that we apply over the text. Understanding the “actual” context of the times less to a better understanding & accurate view of text. Historical Theology

Pilot episode. Recorded before beginning of seminary. - podcast is to track my journey through Seminary. The take a man with 3 kids, a full time career, life dramas, who loves God & decided to pursue something that was on his heart for a decade