Vacationing
I’ve taken this week off of church ministry to accomplish two things:
I’ve taken this week off of church ministry to accomplish two things:
I’m excited. Tonight I head back to the classroom. I’ve reduced my course load from the usual (2 courses per semester) to one. I lightened my teaching load so I could take on the interim lead role at HMC. I’ve had a lot of fun this summer but I’m eager to get back to having…

Co-Vocational, Multi-Vocational, and Bi-Vocational ministry What’s the difference between bi-vocational and co-vocational ministry? It’s a frequently asked question and in some ways the answer is simple. In other ways, it’s more nuanced. The simple answer: The terms all point to the same reality. I see them all defining the work of a paid or unpaid…

Tomorrow is the Canadian Federal Election. In preparation for our trip to the polls, Erika and I put the kettle on and embarked on an evening of intense conversation. We talked about the candidates in our riding, reviewed the “Cole’s Notes” version of the party platforms, and chatted about how uninspiring this election has…

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. I wish I was better at that. Lately, my mouth has led me into some uncomfortable situations. My most recent New Testament class is a good example of opening my mouth too quickly. Without thinking, I asked my class to reconsider…

My wife thinks I’m a freak. Not in a “I don’t want to be around you” kind of way. But in a “you’re special” kind of way. It’s because I’m not afraid of rejection. I actually believe that crashing and burning is not something to fear; that failure is a necessary prelude to success; that…

After months of waiting and wondering I received a letter today. While I was preparing my application (back in the fall) I found reading successful PhD applicants’ Statements of Intent very helpful. Here’s what I wrote to the TST Admissions Committee: TST Statement of Intent – Jason Mills If my denominational colleges are any indication of…