Category: TMCS

Dean’s Series, Part 4: College and “Real Life” (Continued)

February 16, 2009

This false dichotomy is very attractive at The Master’s College since we’re a conservative, residentially-focused Christian institution that has a pretty defined subculture, for better and for worse.  Put your ear to the ground for long enough and you’ll hear the rumblings of the “TMC isn’t real life” mantra.  I’m not intensely bothered or threatened … More Dean’s Series, Part 4: College and “Real Life” (Continued)

Dean’s Series, Part 3: College and “Real Life”

February 9, 2009

The best way to handle false dichotomies is to expose them, and then to harmonize them.  The first is hard enough; the second can take decades.  I’m admittedly in the beginning stages of my own journey of understanding and living these things well, but I’m hopeful that a few on-the-go reflections can at least function … More Dean’s Series, Part 3: College and “Real Life”

Dean’s Series, Part 2: False Dichotomies and Their Consequences

February 3, 2009

As I mentioned a couple days ago, I’ve wrestled over the years with a lot of seemingly contradictory theological themes as well as various aspects of Christian living that seem to be at odds with one another.  And I know that my struggles aren’t uncommon.  This is why I chose to address what I perceive … More Dean’s Series, Part 2: False Dichotomies and Their Consequences

Life

December 14, 2008

It’s Finals Week at The Master’s College.  This means that my first semester as the Dean of Men is almost finished.  I don’t know that there’s an easy way to document the experience.  My thoughts have tended to swirl the past few months and I’ll be taking Christmas Break to try to sort them out.  … More Life

How to Live Biblically in Political Society

October 1, 2008

Dr. Gregg Frazer, Professor of Political Studies at TMC, recently gave a chapel lecture on the Christian’s roles and responsibilities in political society.  It was very balanced and helpful in my opinion, especially during a particularly intense election year, so I share it here with his permission. (1) Political involvement is perfectly proper. As an … More How to Live Biblically in Political Society

August Rush

August 25, 2008

The annual August Rush at The Master’s College continues this week as the incoming freshmen arrived on Saturday.  My public responsibilities are lighter this week as others are spearheading our orientiation called WOW (Week of Welcome).  So I have a bit of time to recap our leadership retreats this month. Resident Director Retreat — The Lord … More August Rush

A Few Good Men

July 8, 2008

This past year, four tremendous guys served with me in leading the OMC.  Juan Moncayo, Nate Brooks, Cameron Knox, and Peter Bugbee.  Fellow OMC’er Cole Jeffrey, who has the “It” factor in photography, took the picture (and many others).

Starting and Finishing: How You Can Pray for Us

May 25, 2008

Our life is full of transitions right now.  At times we feel a bit like Doctor Doolittle’s Pushmi-Pullyu, though in the same breath I must say that we also feel uniquely blessed by the multiplicity of opportunities the Lord has given us.  With everything going on, we would be grateful if you would pray that the Lord … More Starting and Finishing: How You Can Pray for Us

Men at Best: Thoughts on the Death of Mildred Rosscup

April 15, 2008

At 4:04pm I received an email from The Master’s Seminary announcing that Mildred Rosscup went home to be with the Lord today (or whatever “today” means when you’re with the Lord).  Mildred was the precious wife of half-retired Bible Exposition Professor Jim Rosscup.  She suffered greatly throughout her latter years, and Dr. Rosscup cared for … More Men at Best: Thoughts on the Death of Mildred Rosscup

Remembering the OMC

April 9, 2008

I have loved, led, and served the Oak Manor & Cornerstone dormitory at The Master’s College for the past four years.  Living and ministering at the OMC has been a highlight of our lives and an experience we will always cherish.  Tonight at 10:30pm I broke the news to my guys that all OMC students … More Remembering the OMC

Institutional Pride: Thoughts on Corporate Arrogance

February 19, 2008

Usually our battles against pride are individual battles, because we know our own hearts (hopefully) and we know how much we need to fight.  But in the last several years I’ve grown increasingly nauseated by some of the institutional, corporate, community pride that seems to thrive in some Christian circles.  Relentless criticism of other organizations, … More Institutional Pride: Thoughts on Corporate Arrogance

“The Most Common Mistakes Made by TMS Graduates in Their First Ministry After Seminary Graduation”

January 28, 2008

This list was handed out at a TMS graduation luncheon a year or two ago.  It may be helpful or thought-provoking for some, both pastors and others.  It’s interesting how each mistake has a universal principle behind it that can apply to anyone. Attempting to out-MacArthur MacArthur — going beyond reasonable extremes set by John. … More “The Most Common Mistakes Made by TMS Graduates in Their First Ministry After Seminary Graduation”