Licensure is the “bar exam” for the pastoral profession. Some denominations have more rigorous methods, some have less. The Grace Brethren are on the more side. Last month I wrote an 8 hour exam with around 80 questions, all short answer. They were all based upon theological concepts with one five question set of historical [...]
January is very busy. Multitasking is something else, but just to make it more interesting, God keeps tossing us an extra ball to juggle. Riding the backburner is an outreach project at the end of the month – but it needs some loving, so I need to make some space to promote that. Our community [...]
I am trying endeavouring to memorize around 180 verses by January, in an effort to pass Grace Brethren Licensure review, which is quite rigorous I have been told. How will I get there? Read on to find out. If you want an anecdotal look back at my memorization history (such as it is) check out [...]
Continue reading about Scripture Memorization Part 2: What I'm Doing
In an effort to prepare for licensure with the Grace Brethren, I have been working on memorizing Scripture. I’ve always just kid of absorbed Scripture incidentally, which has given me a lot of the Word in my heart but without address. Heh. Kind of like how people were before the invention of chapter and verse, [...]
Continue reading about Scripture Memorization Part 1: How I Used To Memorize
It’s been exciting the last week or so, with people actually expressing interest in our dream of planting a new church in Alberta. We’ve had several very valuable conversations and several people approach us with interest in joining us already. I think there are more out there too – it is just a matter of [...]
Continue reading about Core Team Interest Already? Wow, Thanks God!
Last night was our leadership Christmas dinner. A lovely time was had by all, by appearances. It looks like we may have a new couple joining us – more hands make lighter work! So, going into the holidays, I can feel momentum beginning to build with my wife and I, and also with my pastor, [...]
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