Man in Motion

I love teaching! These days I’m in the classroom 3 days a week. It’s demanding. But I don’t mind. Here’s a secret: lately I’ve been getting the itch to pursue further studies. You’d think I’d have my fill by doing what I’m doing. You’d think that my weekly research and course development would satisfy my…

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…

I’m in Kitchener for a two day denominational gathering. Here’s what’s happening: Hugh Halter, author of the Tangible Kingdom, is our keynote speaker. He is challenging us to think missionally and to dream about what the church might look like if the committed (those who follow Jesus) lived in a way that made a tangible…

Erika and I have been in Alberta since Tuesday. Our main purpose for the trip was to attend the Church Planting Congress. One of the most powerful moments came during a time of communion at the end. As the band was wrapping up their song one of my pastor friends from Alberta reached over and…

I love the Hanover winters. We’ve been without internet since Wednesday.  I think our wireless receiver got iced up. Thankfully a technician came out this morning. While he was working on getting us online, a Purolator package arrived for Erika.  The delivery guy made an attempt at our driveway.  He almost made it to the…

As I prepare to enter the world of Christian higher education I’m faced with various responses from people.  Some are affirming.  Some are confused.  And some, prefer not to ask or talk about it. 13 years ago I informed the church that I was pastoring that I was heading back to seminary.  There were many…