It’s been a while since I posted. School has been busy. I’ve given up trying to catch up with reading. Just have to fake it.

This week I have to sign up for classes for the fall so I’ve also been trying to decide my future. Or at least try to get myself pointed in the right direction.

MDiv or MA degree? Do I really want to pursue ordination?
Kalamazoo or Chicago? Chicago is a nice place to visit, but…
If MDiv, then the school’s contextual ed program or something else? The school’s program would require moving to Chicago…
If MA, then where exactly am I headed? Is it worth the money if the only reason I have to continue is that I like the academics? Money definitely has to be a consideration…

I like worship planning and preaching (although I think I like writing the sermon more than giving it – but at least by giving it, you know someone has heard you)… but there is so much more to ministry that doesn’t particularly get me excited. The schedule of classes I’d have with the MA degree is much more appealing than what I’d have with the MDiv.

Hmmm… but how can one be sure you’re doing the right thing????