I’m a pastor, husband, father of two, amature musician, and curious about just about everything. I love teaching the Bible, which I did at the Evangelical Theological Faculty (undergrad and a bit grad) in Croatia as a mission worker for the Presbyterian Church (USA) for a decade. Before that I served two years in Romania. Now my teaching is in the context of a faith community, a local congregation; they are very patient with me. I love them.
I get bored easily. I like new music, new approaches to old questions, and new questions. I value staying open, trying to see alternative perspectives. I’m aware of how provisional and time-bound our grasp on knowledge has always been, and so must be.
I am convinced of the power of visual “texts” – like pictures and videos. I spend a lot of time finding them for use in our contemporary worship service.
I’m finally a Mac user – and trying to learn its applications. Whew! What an improvement.
August 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm
great. i feel connected to you all. lic (lovingly in christ) hanna
August 16, 2008 at 6:52 am
Steven, I found my way here from a comment on our church sermon blog (Western Church). We rarely get comments, so I didn’t even realize it was there for the last month. Was that you? Anyways… I’m also a Moody grad. What year did you graduate?
August 16, 2008 at 10:35 am
Yes, me. Class of 1977. You know, for a long time I didn’t want people to know I had the MBI diploma – but then as they say, you are only as sick as your secrets, right? But life is for growing – always, I hope.
Blessings
October 24, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Dear Pastor, My name is Bruce and I am writing you from “The Shepherds Guide in the Mobile/Al. Gulf Coast area. Several questions if I may ask them. 1. Have you ever heard of the Shepherds Guide? We are the Christian yellow pages in the Mobile/Al. Gulf Coast area (as well as many area/cities nation wide. 2,Also, would you like to be in the S.G. this year? It is a free AD and for help in printing, all we ask is for a donation of your choice. The basic AD is name address and ph# but for a donation we will install the service times and e-mail or internet address and S/School times. Also sir, if I might lastly add, we here at the S.G. rely on new christian clients from churches in the area such as yours etc. If it is possible to refer us to any christian business in your congregation, such as carpenters, lawyers, Dr’s electricians, plumbers etc. We would be grateful and if it happens that anyone may use our services and take an AD, then we will donate a $25.00 donation to your church. Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you. Warmly Bruce Sims “The Shepherds Guide”
September 2, 2009 at 5:00 am
Dear Sir,
How may I acquire the rights to use a certain photo, i.e. the one of the shepherd and the sheep, walking down a path amid many trees?
Respectfully,
Mr. Scott
September 2, 2009 at 2:53 pm
no copyrights – use as needed. Blessings