Mar 3, 2011 | Encouraging Words
“Hi. I’m Jennifer. And I feel called to be a pastor.” Funny how ministry discernment can feel like the intro to an AA meeting (or at least how they are portrayed in movies and TV). Last week I flew to Atlanta to meet with other Baptist Women in Ministry leaders. In...
Mar 1, 2011 | Adventures in Seminary, Motherhood and Ministry
When I decided to enroll in seminary, it was with some trepidation. I wasn’t concerned so much about the academic requirements, or how I would manage biblical languages and exegesis. I was concerned for my ability to manage seminary with kids. My husband and I have...
Feb 25, 2011 | Motherhood and Ministry
Sitting in my home office, I was typing a devotional for an upcoming meeting at church. I could hear my two young daughters playing the famous “laughing becomes crying” game. Soon, the younger was standing by my elbow with copious tears and loud complaints of...
Feb 23, 2011 | Being the Church
Welcoming children is a mission and a call. Jesus modeled it for us when he threw his arms open wide and gathered up an armload of sweet, giggly, precious children. As a young college student (who felt called to be a summer missionary and lead Vacation Bible School...
