In my last post I explained my shift from pursuing a PhD in biblical studies to a Doctor of Ministry program that will, among other things, focus on my practical engagement in youth ministry. In the past, when I’ve talked about such a shift, people have responded with some kind of comment about all of [...]

This post is a week overdue. Via Twitter and Facebook, I announced last week that I was beginning the Doctor of Ministry program at McCormick Theological Seminary. What I hadn’t anticipated was how seven or eight hours of class per day—largely spent talking with five other people—would wipe this introvert out. So—better late than never—here [...]