Yesterday, Fri 27 August, I was ordained a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. This was the culmination of eight years formal preparation:
- 2002-03: ministry training at Multicultural Bible Ministry, Rooty Hill;
- 2004-07: full time study at Moore Theological College;
- 2008-09: part-time study at the Presbyterian Theological Centre, while also being interim minister at Strathfield Presbyterian (2008), then part-time assistant minister at Merrylands East Presbyterian (2009).
So I've finally arrived. I've worked hard for that "Rev" title. Now I can get the position & recognition I deserve.
Right?
Ummm... except...
John 13:13-14: Jesus said:
13 You call me'Teacher' and'Lord', and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet.
1 Peter 5:2-3
2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
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Congratulations!
May God bless you and grow your love and knowledge of him, making you more Christlike, and may he use you to strengthen his kingdom and proclaim his gospel throughout the world.
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