Monthly Archives: August 2010

To Tell or not to Tell?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

This was the question I faced about a year ago concerning the Church that I pastor—when I nailed it down that I would serve Christ as an academic missionary. Should I tell my congregation, those I love a lot, this … Continue reading →

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Pioneer Work

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

A major reason that I am going to teach in another country is simply because of the great need for it. Since there are very few Christian professors in my country-of-service (actually only about 8% in the entire nation), the … Continue reading →

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A Flooded Market

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

I have really struggled with something for the last several years, to stay and teach in America or to teach abroad. The lure of the States is obvious: research resources, publishers, people who speak English, steady electrical current, etc. But … Continue reading →

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Why Blog Anonymously?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

The question is often asked like this: “Since you will teach the Bible publically in the universities of your country-of-service, why can’t you simply blog about it openly?” Good question! Because I am doing more than teaching the Bible, as … Continue reading →

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Where 3 Roads Converge

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

Glad you found me! Unfortunately, I have to blog anonymously. So, unless you already know me, I won’t be able to reveal my identity. Let me explain. I am on track to be an academic missionary in a “creative access … Continue reading →

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