Sunday, November 26, 2006
Updates!
As i'm sure you guys have noticed, i've updated some stuff in the past few weeks on here. I hope you guys like the new layout and stuff. In addition, I uploaded some new pictures to my flickr account, so it may be worthwhile to check that out too!
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Reflections.
Wow, this past month has flown by! Somehow, taking 21 credit hours is beginning to catch up with me...not that i didn't think it ever would. basically most of my nights are spent laboring with some tea and coffee over books at muggswigz (and the occasional computer too ;) haha...and socializing too of course) Currently i'm just hanging out at muggswigz by myself for a bit working on editing a video for tomorrow morning. Right now i'm just waiting because it's ripping the dvd to my desktop right now. Well all that is besides the point.
There has been a lot of learning and living going on lately too. I've really been discovering a lot about my calling and reasons that God has placed me where i'm at and is directing me down the path i think he's put me on. mainly, the question was raised the other day in theology, "what are you going to do after you leave here." not really a new question for me. people ask me that dang question all the time, and unfortunately, not everyone completely understands what i'm doing and why...i mean, sometimes i don't even get it. but basically the question was posed...."could you be happy anywhere else?" and i realized my answer is no. I think this is why i've been kind of procrastinating getting a second job (besides the academic reasons) is that i don't want to. i don't want to work anywhere other than the church, because that's where i feel called to work. i don't think i'll be ok being anywhere other than the place God has told me to be, and that's the church. Let me try and explain using a conglomeration of things from a marketing paper i wrote and a subsequent journal entry that expounded on it....
First the marketing paper, then the journal follows:
"Many people strive to graduate from college and enter a prestigious business firm or other highly reputable business; however, I seem to fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. The organization that I would like to work for is, simply put, the local church. This may seem a little contradictory, but I feel that I have a great responsibility to learn basic business principle and integrate them into the Church. This does not mean that we should sell Christianity as a product or run some "faith-based" Christian business like Berean, but there are too many churches that have been devastated because the finances are entrusted to people who have no idea how to best allocate funds. The Church, similar to any business, should run most efficiently and effectively to serve the community around it and lead people into a deep and meaningful relationship with Christ. Instead of seeking a profit for personal gain, the church seeks to return that to serve the people around the world......
"i don’t think i could ever possibly feel like i'm really following God's calling for my life unless i were to work at the church. even with the whole business thing. a lot of people joke about me opening up an affordable berean or something, but i really don’t have the desire to do that either. i mean, it’s a good idea, and i’m sure it’s someone’s passion to offer goods at a cheap price....only enough markup to cover the cost of running the place...but i really don’t have the drive or passion for that. i mean, it would be cool and all, but it’s not my passion. i need to do something that i’m passionate about. and i’m just so passionate about the local church that i know i couldn’t leave it. i need to be a part of it."
That's merely a reflection on the business aspect, hopefully that clears up some of my thinking on the subject matter. The worst part is, this is only the business aspect of things...i can't even begin to go into my heart for worship.
Wess Stafford talked a little bit about callings today at church today too. I am here to do God's great work. Whether that be worship or business. Mabye both?
There has been a lot of learning and living going on lately too. I've really been discovering a lot about my calling and reasons that God has placed me where i'm at and is directing me down the path i think he's put me on. mainly, the question was raised the other day in theology, "what are you going to do after you leave here." not really a new question for me. people ask me that dang question all the time, and unfortunately, not everyone completely understands what i'm doing and why...i mean, sometimes i don't even get it. but basically the question was posed...."could you be happy anywhere else?" and i realized my answer is no. I think this is why i've been kind of procrastinating getting a second job (besides the academic reasons) is that i don't want to. i don't want to work anywhere other than the church, because that's where i feel called to work. i don't think i'll be ok being anywhere other than the place God has told me to be, and that's the church. Let me try and explain using a conglomeration of things from a marketing paper i wrote and a subsequent journal entry that expounded on it....
First the marketing paper, then the journal follows:
"Many people strive to graduate from college and enter a prestigious business firm or other highly reputable business; however, I seem to fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. The organization that I would like to work for is, simply put, the local church. This may seem a little contradictory, but I feel that I have a great responsibility to learn basic business principle and integrate them into the Church. This does not mean that we should sell Christianity as a product or run some "faith-based" Christian business like Berean, but there are too many churches that have been devastated because the finances are entrusted to people who have no idea how to best allocate funds. The Church, similar to any business, should run most efficiently and effectively to serve the community around it and lead people into a deep and meaningful relationship with Christ. Instead of seeking a profit for personal gain, the church seeks to return that to serve the people around the world......
"i don’t think i could ever possibly feel like i'm really following God's calling for my life unless i were to work at the church. even with the whole business thing. a lot of people joke about me opening up an affordable berean or something, but i really don’t have the desire to do that either. i mean, it’s a good idea, and i’m sure it’s someone’s passion to offer goods at a cheap price....only enough markup to cover the cost of running the place...but i really don’t have the drive or passion for that. i mean, it would be cool and all, but it’s not my passion. i need to do something that i’m passionate about. and i’m just so passionate about the local church that i know i couldn’t leave it. i need to be a part of it."
That's merely a reflection on the business aspect, hopefully that clears up some of my thinking on the subject matter. The worst part is, this is only the business aspect of things...i can't even begin to go into my heart for worship.
Wess Stafford talked a little bit about callings today at church today too. I am here to do God's great work. Whether that be worship or business. Mabye both?
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