Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I have been privileged to witness the way God has been working in Amanda’s life and ministry. It was just a couple of years ago that she enrolled at McMaster Divinity College and then not long after, came on staff at Queen Street Baptist Church. When I did my seminary education in preparation for pastoral … Read More “Good News: Amanda Bedard, MTS” »
This morning at Queen Street Baptist Church, Amanda completed her first placement for field education for her studies at McMaster Divinity College. We didn’t do anything to acknowledge it as Amanda is still our interim outreach director, so she will be working with us at least until the end of May. I want to say, … Read More “Good News: Amanda’s First Placement” »
I’m so proud of Amanda and her studies at McMaster Divinity College. I respect her for doing this. I did my seminary studies while single and was living with my parents for most of it. I was also a bit younger (not that she is old!) Amanda is doing her seminary studies as a wife … Read More “Good News: My Student” »
Amanda recently began her studies at McMaster Divinity College. A part of her requirements is doing a field placement and she is doing that at our church, Queen Street Baptist Church. This week was Amanda’s first week doing the placement. We had the opportunity to do a couple of hospital visits together. This morning Amanda … Read More “Good News: Ministering With My Wife” »
I am currently working on my thesis for my Doctor of Ministry degree at Acadia Divinity College. But this is not my first thesis. Fifteen years ago I wrote a thesis for my Master of Theology degree at McMaster Divinity College, called “The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament: Defining the People … Read More “The Outpouring of The Holy Spirit in the New Testament” »
What is a seminary? First, I will tell you what it is not. It is not a Religious Studies department at a university. Religious Studies is about studying religion (not just Christianity), from a non-religious perspective. Seminary is a type of graduate school that trains men and women for ministry. Seminaries offer education in pastoral ministry, … Read More “5 Things I Got Out of Seminary” »
I am a firm believer in good theological education. Quality varies from school to school. How can you know if the school you are applying to is any good? The best thing to do is to talk to someone who has been involved, either as a student or faculty. I would like to recommend three … Read More “Where’s There a Good School?” »
While I was studying at McMaster Divinity College, I had the privilege of studying theology under Clark Pinnock. For many people, Clark is synonymous with controversy, as he often pushed the boundaries. But for those who knew Clark, he was much more than that. Clark obviously had a great love for Jesus and he would … Read More “Clark Pinnock: Rest in Peace” »
Volume 10 (2008-2009) of the McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry is now out. The articles (not including the reviews are: Who is the “Woman” in 1 Timothy 2? by John R. Master and Jonathan L. Master Penal Substitution in Perspective: Re:Evaluating the Articulation and Application of the Doctrine by Patrick Franklin Contemporary Images for … Read More “McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry” »
Many people are interested in good theological education. But there are so many schools out there. Is the school a degree mill? Is it too expensive? Is it too fundamentalist? Is it too liberal? Thankfully, I came upon the right school right away. Living in St. Catharines Ontario at the time, I was not far … Read More “McMaster Divinity College” »
