Israel 2 – Hezekiah
Today, we started with a walk to the Broad Wall, built under the direction of Hezekiah. I appreciated hearing about how its discovery, along with other archaeological finds, have proven some skeptics wrong in their attempts to make ancient Israel out to be smaller than it really was. Our instructor told us that the belief […]
Israel 1 – Israel Is Like a Cake
A part of our required coursework while in Israel is writing a reflection paper for each day that we’re out in the field. To give my family and friends an idea of where I’ve been going and what I’m up to, I decided to share these reflections on the blog. Read as much or as little as you […]
Spring 2014 Seminary Update
It’s hard to believe, but as of this spring, I have been a student of Sioux Falls Seminary for four years! It has been an incredibly valuable experience for me. As a result of my studies, I’ve gained both practical and theological knowledge; I’ve developed a healthy understanding and approach to church work; and most […]
Fall 2013 Seminary Update
Dear Friends, As many of you know, I am currently taking classes through Sioux Falls Seminary’s Omaha program. Here’s a quick look at what I’ve been up to since you last heard from me: This spring, I took a course in Pastoral Care. Interestingly enough, throughout the semester I found myself in many situations where […]
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
This weekend, I will be joining a team from Community Covenant Church on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. We will be partnering with Covenant Merge Ministries, an organization that facilitates short-term missions for Covenant Churches. At CCC, we’ve been asking the question, how can we better partner with God in doing the work […]