January 26, 2004

and finally...

Pray for me. Not only is tomorrow my birthday, but it is the day of my first interview with the ordination committee. It is from 1:15-2:45. You can schedule me in then. I am appropriately nervous about this. Doug, Carol and I went through my application Friday to see what may potentially cause some frustration among members of the committee.

1. I was baptised as an infant and never as an adult.
2. I have been at Seabury and not a Baptist seminary.
3. I have connections with the SBC in my previous ecclesial life.
4. I am a recovering alcoholic.
5. I hold a sacramental theology. Though not uncommon in ABC life, it will still draw questions.

And some other potentially "interesting" things may pop up. I am not all that secure in myself in this. I know it will go well, but...aaarrrrrgh! Sigh.

Posted by tripp at January 26, 2004 10:44 AM
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I will pray for you during your time with the committee. You obviously didn't go about this call the cookie-cutter way, but wrestled with an angel or two in life. I thought ABCs were often accepting of the baptisms from other protestant churches. God's peace to you on this important day. And happy birthday.

Posted by: Don at January 26, 2004 01:40 PM

Isn't it funny that we all have those people who feel it is their job to protect the faith from any nuts. Maybe 'funny' isn't the right word. How about 'comforting.' If you speak intelligently to the question, as I know you are capable of, you will be fine. Take some GOE advice and answer THE QUESTION -- don't elaborate, don't get sidetracked, be concise, and stick to THE QUESTION. They can't shoot you for what you don't say.

I and my Tuesday bible study group will be praying for you.

Posted by: Reverend Ref at January 26, 2004 01:40 PM

You got my prayers.

Just throw "soul competency" back them if you wanna shut them up, huh?

Just kidding. Prayers instead of sarcasm will ascend to the throne.

Posted by: Clifton D. Healy at January 26, 2004 01:55 PM

Prayers before preaching tomorrow, as well, bro. And my heart's admiration, as well.

Posted by: Jane Ellen at January 26, 2004 02:30 PM

Thanks, gang.

Posted by: Tripp at January 26, 2004 02:47 PM