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Now Playing: The Uncomfortable Pastor

_{A word of introduction is in order, because you should understand the background from which I write.  One of my pet peeves is that of a writer refusing to share background information that might enlighten the views he/she takes.  I might appreciate, even if not agree with, an opinion if I have some understanding of its origin.}

 

_{I grew up in a rural eastern Montana community and attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, NE, Nebraska University in Lincoln, NE, and Grace Seminary in Winona Lake, IN.  I served as pastor in four different churches, two of which were parts of denominations.  Even in those two churches, I was somewhat of a loner.  This is at least partly because I have tended to not uncritically immerse myself in human theological constructs, but rather my goal has been to inductively discover God’s message as it comes to us in the Bible.  My intention has been to be faithful to Him by living and teaching His message.}

 

_{I have diagrammed sentence-by-sentence every verse in Greek New Testament and numerous portions in the Hebrew Old Testament.  The Hebrew diagramming is ongoing.  This exercise has given me confidence that I have a better grasp of the biblical text’s message than just to read an English version.  My preaching ministry was based on that.}

 

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_{Recently we retired from the pastorate, but as a continuing ministry I hope to write on various subjects.  Some of these might be reflections on frustrations in the pastorate, some may be essays on current topics, some may be simply interests of my own that may resonate with others.  In any case, I hope that what I write may challenge, explain, or even entertain.}

 

_{With this introduction, enjoy!}