My summer 2021 class for Asbury Theological Seminary is the Theology and Practice of Preaching. I will be at the main campus in Kentucky mid-June for an… Read more “Improving Your Preaching”
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Theology of John Wesley Class
A new semester at Asbury Theological Seminary starts soon. I am legitimately earning my Methodist badge with a class on Wesley this time! I am excited because… Read more “Theology of John Wesley Class”
Mindy’s Good Reads 2020
Thanks to quarantine life, I read plenty of books this year and also painted the inside of my entire house (the last post-hurricane project!). Here is a… Read more “Mindy’s Good Reads 2020”
Personality Types, Spiritual Gifts, and Ministry
My Vocation of Ministry seminary class homework has included taking various inventories – personality type, spiritual gifts, witnessing style, conflict management style, and more. For years those of us… Read more “Personality Types, Spiritual Gifts, and Ministry”
Graphing Your Spiritual Journey
What would your spiritual journey through life look like as a line graph? Up, down, steadily rising, some bumpy spots? When did your spiritual life begin? Where… Read more “Graphing Your Spiritual Journey”
A Class for Those Considering Ministry
If you’re paying to go to seminary, you presumably have some sense of being “called into the ministry” as a full-time vocation. To help students intentionally reflect… Read more “A Class for Those Considering Ministry”
A Semester in the Gospel of Mark
Seminary classes appear to either be (a) content-based in which one must master a body of knowledge (theology, church history, etc.), or (b) skills-based in which one… Read more “A Semester in the Gospel of Mark”
Women and Ministry Roles
I love these 7 Minute Seminary videos! Here’s Dr. Ben Witherington of Asbury Theological Seminary discussing women and ministry roles: Make sure you note (from the end of… Read more “Women and Ministry Roles”
The Surprises of 2017
I had no idea. I’ve been thinking about how life with God is such an adventure. Last January 1st I spent time reflecting on the previous year,… Read more “The Surprises of 2017”
Adjusting to Being a Student Again
I’ve turned in my research paper and finished my final exam – my first seminary class is done! Thank you to all of you who have supported… Read more “Adjusting to Being a Student Again”