On Monday and Tuesday we spent some time with the Clergy Council. This is a group of ministers who serve to guide and advise the Beeson Program. The council members spent some time sharing their views on preaching. Pictured is Linda Adams who ministers at a New Hope Free Methodist in Rochester, NY. Also presenting were Jeff Spiller, minister of Christ United Methodist in Mobile, AL; and Jim Garlow of Skyline Church in San Diego, CA.
On Monday we found out that Anna has strep and Cora has the flu. One Tuesday Cindy had a root canal. So, needless to say, we didn't make it to the Beeson Valentine's Dinner on Tuesday night. I did get some pictures, though.
This is Scott enjoying some lasagna and garlic toast.
The kids sat at the kid's table (where else?)
Alaina . . . delightful as always.
This morning (Wednesday) we started a new class on Organizational Leadership with Dr. Jack Connell. Faithful readers of this blog will recognize Jack as the associate dean of the Beeson Program, and as the guy who went with our family to King's Island last Fall.
Jack is a good teacher. He brings energy to his lectures, along with an understanding that every church situation is different. He doesn't advocate the old "one-size-fits-all" approaches to leadership. One of the best things? He really listens to our questions. His answers fit.
Jack was the minister of Crosswinds Wesleyan Church near Rochester, NY until last year when he and his family moved to Wilmore. Unfortunately for the Beeson Program, it turned out not to be the right situation for Jack's family. In a about a week he'll be moving back to his old town where he will begin serving Houghton College. We'll miss him. We already miss his family.
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