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Sometimes God’s Call unfolds quietly,step by step, until one day you find yourself boarding a plane, trusting Him. Just a little over a year ago, I first became aware of this Single Ministry Pastor program. Tomorrow, my mentor and I leave for St. Louis to attend orientation at Concordia Seminary, officially beginning this journey. My…
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And yes – I know the ellipsis are not understood by the youth of today. However, they do still have a place in grammar and as such, I will continue to use them. 😉 I realized the other day that I have not posted anything since late July. Ouch. I have a couple drafts sitting…
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The Northwest District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). On the 16th of Jul, I took a break from our vacation up at the lake to meet with President Mike Von Behren at Pilgrim Lutheran. During our roughly two hours with Mike we learned about the nuances of the Specific Ministry Program and what is truly…
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It’s been sent off to the district president, as of today! The applications that is. Both for the SMP program itself, and the vicarage applications (x2) as well… I suppose they really want a person to be certain they want to pursue this. Now that the application is done I have at least two interviews…
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Today was my first meeting with the seminary admissions office. It went very well and I was encouraged by our conversation. The three pastors attended as well as myself and we had many of our questions answered by Joel. After brief introductions by both Joel and myself we discussed various things concerning the SMP program.…
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The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
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Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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I have a strong feeling of being called, from God, to the pastoral vocation, to preach and administer the sacraments. From the first time I assisted in the distribution of the Lord’s Supper I knew this was what I was supposed to be doing with my life. Furthermore I admire the LCMS’ stance on the…
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As part of the application we (the pastors and I) had to provide a list of duties/roles I’d be fulling in the near future. This is that list. It”s a start and may not be complete. (These needs/duties to be added as appropriate and when eligible) Assist in worship – often.Read Gospel on Sundays.Preach (when…
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In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
The SMP Life 