Thanks to Andrew Conard of Thoughts of Resurrection, who helped me develop this blog. I look forward to being able to communicate and post on multiple topics of interest: church leadership, theology, Bible, ministry, clergy couples, the Kingdom of God, books, and my family. Probably the fact that Shelly and I due with our first child in the middle of June, I will have multiple posts of this new addition!
Archive for April, 2008
Thanks to Andrew Conard
April 3, 2008My first “Real” Blog
April 3, 2008Hello Everyone!
This is my first real blog, now that I feel more comfortable with the system. I want to begin by speaking towards the title of this blog, Discipleship on the Way. The basis is that of the New Testament, particularly Acts, where we learn that the first followers of Jesus were called the People of the Way. They were communities of people, seeking to follow the way of Jesus Christ. I see my life and ministry as one in relationship with others, growing in our discipleship, as we too seek to follow the way of Jesus Christ. This image of the Christian life implies movement, being on a journey, growing in santification, and being a follower. I seek to love others into the way as companions on the journey.
I love the image that I found on Flickr, because it captures a journey with at least two persons along a path. They are not static, and even though they are walking on a solid surface currently, they don’t know what is ahead for them. The fog is present, which doesn’t allow them to see too far, but it also can represent the presence of Spirit that surrounds them and their journey.
What are your reflections on my blog title and subtitle? What understandings come to light from the image on the header? Thanks!
Shalom,
Dustin
