By Guest Contributor on August 18, 2016
In the beginning of seminary, I felt like more of a distraction than a priority. If I needed to talk to my sem hub (seminary husband) about something, I tried to wait until his mind was not occupied with his work, but found those moments few and far between. Once he read the book, “Good Read More...
By Guest Contributor on August 8, 2016
One of my course mates shared an interesting lesson he learned early enough during orientation in the Seminary by one of the Professors. It was a word of caution about the danger of neglecting the family as a result of the academic demands. The Professor is quoted to have told the newly enrolled students: “I Read More...
By Guest Contributor on August 2, 2016
A young man working in the ministry is asked to visit an up and coming church. When he enters the church he is greeted by a group of men and their spouses. The young man looks around, asking some questions, trying to get a feel for the place. Marriage and ministry entered the wandering conversation Read More...
By Jason Chamberlain on October 4, 2010
There is a generation of pastors ministering today who were taught that they should take care of the church and let God take care of their families. As a result, the term ‘PK’ exists among parole officers to refer to a pastor’s kid. It’s very easy to completely pour oneself into ministry to the detriment Read More...
By Guest Contributor on July 23, 2008
I haven’t written a personal post in a while, so I thought I’d give you a little update. A Quick Recap Jennifer and I have been in Orlando for 7 months now. It has been just about a year since I quit my job as a campus minister in order to go to seminary. I’m Read More...
By Guest Contributor on July 3, 2008
Having kids can be expensive… especially when “fun” is involved. Being an Orlando resident affords us many fun activities, however many of them cost a LOT of money. A trip to Disney with the kids would cost almost $200. So, needless to say we haven’t visited the oversize mouse just yet. So, what do we Read More...
By Guest Contributor on May 12, 2008
This guest post was written by Terry Delaney. You can read more from Terry at Diary of a Seminary Student and Said at Southern. The Semester is Over! Now what? I don’t know about you, but it seems like I spend each semester thinking about how I need to get ahead in my classes so Read More...
By Guest Contributor on March 26, 2008
This post was written by Jeff of deTheos. Jeff is married to Kari and they have a son, Dutch. Jeff is currently attending Multnomah Biblical Seminary. This year marks five years of marriage for my wife Kari and I; and three years in seminary, as students together. We have enjoyed every season of it, yet Read More...
By Guest Contributor on March 20, 2008
So, after sprinting full speed since mid December it is time for a little vacation. Starting Friday the family and I are heading off for some MUCH needed rest and relaxation. I’ve already cleared my work schedule and plan on only taking a couple of my school books. I have decided that I am simply Read More...
By Guest Contributor on March 5, 2008
So, I haven’t written a personal post in a while, so I thought I’d catch you up to speed. HOWEVER, before I do, I have to express my amazement at the underwhelming response to the iPod giveaway. I thought for sure that we’d get a great response from the sweet prize list. At this rate, Read More...