Monday
Mar152004
What I learned
Monday, March 15, 2004 at 5:51PM
What I learned at my first residency, most of which wasn't in the syllabus: You can be 72 (almost 73) and very cool. Haddon had incredible character and grace. He understands the times and what's needed to communicate today. If you're looking for someone who's matured well, Haddon's the guy. Throw yourself in a room full of individuals, and you'll find that you like almost everyone after a while. Even people who disagree with you on almost every conceivable point. Twenty-five people thinking together is a lot better than one person thinking alone. You can be direct and still be kind. If you're too arrogant to do things that aren't cool, or to cheer on those who aren't cool, you're too arrogant. I am sometimes very intellectually lazy. A kick in the pants can solve this problem. The problem in a lot of churches isn't that preaching takes place. The problem is what passes for preaching, and, many times, the attitude of a preacher. I like learning environments. Even Anglicans are good guys. (That one's for you, Brent.)
Reader Comments (5)
These things usually impact you pretty quickly, I'm looking forward to see how this has and will impact you from here on.
I bet your preaching will be way better now.
Learning enviroments are cool aren't they.
? at the end of that, my bad.
LOL Brenna you make it sound like his preaching was crappy before.