A lot has happened since last time I posted on here. I have graduated from Seminary with a Master of Divinity. I crashed my car. One of my best friends moved to Washington. I have gone on a summer mission trip to Southeastern Kansas with my youth group. I have accepted a full time job as a youth director. And now I am in the process of saying goodbye to one congregation while saying hello to a new one. It's been eventful and has truly been an amazing time.
I just realized today that I have never had a full time job before. I have always worked part time while going to school. My attention has always been divided between school, work, family, and whatever else comes about. This is truly going to be a new phase in my life, and I'm excited by it. I am ready for a break from school and I'm ready to show the world what I can do in ministry. I still have the idea of going back to school and getting a Ph.D someday. I would love to teach theology and how to apply to those who are interested, but first I must do it before I teach it.
All I really have to say to everyone out there who actually reads this thing is this: I am in a transition period in my life and I am grateful for the experiences of the past and hopeful for those yet to come. Newness promotes growth in any system, so I'm looking forward to growing personally and professionally while being part of the growth of others in the new congregation with which I will be working.
Peace my friends,
mark
