Briefly describe you level of participation in a local church. Include any ministry experience, ordination, etc.
Currently I am not very involved in my church here in Waco. I’ve participated in a student mentoring program for elementary aged kids in the past, but can’t help out with it anymore due to my class and work schedule. I’m also looking to try a few other churches in the area and perhaps look for a position in a local church in the near future though.
What is your educational background (e.g. your undergraduate major, other degrees, etc.)?
I graduated from Baylor this past December with a degree in Religion. I began as a business major before recognizing God’s call to ministry and was still planning on continuing that degree before attending seminary until I took an intro to the ministry course at Baylor and enjoyed it far more than I had ever enjoyed any of my business classes. It was an easy decision to switch after that.
What are your career plans for after Truett?
I’m still waiting on God to show me his plans for after seminary, but I know I have at least 2 ½ more years before I graduate, so I’m not in any rush. I know I’m where I’m supposed to be at the moment and, while it would be nice to know what God wants next, I’m also satisfied with just focusing on seminary for now. One area of the ministry which has peaked my interest for some time though is military chaplaincy. However teaching or being a pastor are also areas of the ministry that I’m very interested in. Ultimately, I know that God will show me in his time and am just trying to be patient until then.
How can this course best serve you?
I’ve never spent very much time in the Old Testament so much of what we will study will be new material to me. I’ve tried studying it before, but I think I approached it from the wrong perspective and with the wrong expectations so I’m looking forward most to a fresh start with the material. I would also like to learn how to simply better study the Bible and the nuances that are unique to each book. If I can gain a better grasp of those two things, I will have considered my time in this course to be a great success.