It struck me this morning that I haven't updated you in awhile about where I am in the process of preparing for full time ministry. I've completed the necessary interviews to be considered a candidate for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. The final step to clear the way is to have my divorce reviewed by the General Superintendants of the denomination. I feel clear that they will accept the details of the divorce and provide their apporval to continue through the process.
Part of that process is to go through a licensing procedure that begins with a local preachers license, presented by the local church body. I had the opportunity to meet with a committe of our church board who heard the story of my calling and asked questions. I'm grateful that they've agreed to present me with the local license and I will receive that this Sunday, May 21st.
As I continue through the educational process, I plan to meet with the advisors at MidAmerica Nazarene University to determine what classes I can take at the local community college to help defer some of the costs associated with a private education.
Last week, the guest pupit speaker gave an eloquent message, but I walked away with the request that I would ask each of you to continue to pray for me as I walk obediently through this process. Please pray that God would grant me, through experience and the Holy Spirit, humility that combats the temptaion of pride; integrity that combats the temptation to abuse power; and generosity that combats the temptation to be greedy. I pray that the character that I demonstrate will bear the marks of Christ's character. I'm learning to live each day in the spirit of Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
Thank you all so much for your encouragement. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share this experience with you!
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