Files for Seminary Courses
If you are in one of my seminary courses, you can access files, powerpoints, etc. that are relevent to the class. Click on the file folder below, find the file folder of the class, and download the appropriate file.
Why
Sharpen Your Blades?
“If you sharpen your hoe before you begin, you
won’t be nearly as tired when
you get to the end of the row.” That is
the advice of a no-nonsense
farmer, my father. A sharp hoe easily slices away the unwanted weeds
and grass
that is robbing the crop of nutrients and moisture. A dull hoe will
still work,
but you have to put out a lot more effort and your arms will become
tired a lot
sooner. I don’t know if my father considered his advice
anything more than
teaching his son how to prepare for a hard day’s work in the
field. But years
later, while preparing for ministry in Christian education, I learned
that this
same wisdom is found in the Bible. “If the ax is
dull and its edge
unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring
success.” (Ecclesiastes
10:10) NIV. If you feel dull, burned out, or like you have
“lost your
edge” you need to sharpen up! My father also carried a file
in his hip pocket
in order to sharpen the hoe whenever it became dull.
How I Stay Sharp
My
educational
credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy, a Master of
Divinity, a
Master
of Science in counseling, and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
Practical experience includes teaching
Christian
Education and counseling courses at the BMA Seminary in Jacksonville ,
TX for 17 years. Before becoming seminary professor I served as a
pastor, instructor, and hospital chaplain. I have written over
20
curriculum books
for the Disciple Guide in Texarkana, written articles for
academic
and literary publications, and self-published a book of teaching
methods to
complement my Christian education ministry. I also conduct
teacher-training and
relationship workshops. Teaching is my calling and passion. Click here
for more information about me, to buy my book, and see some
photos.