1. When I think about the opportunity to learn, fellowship, and grow with people coming from different walks of life it amazes me and motivates me to become apart of the process. When I first came across Ashland Theological Seminary, I looked over all the degree programs they had to offer. Once I came across Life 631, read the description of the program, and watched the video I was moved. I heard God calling me to Ashland and I also felt a connection once I read about Life 631. The Masters in Practical Theology is the degree program that I felt a pull towards. When I noticed that the Life 631 program offered the Masters in Practical Theology as well but, in a community setting I was overjoyed. To live amongst people who have been called to
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Growing in Christ and learning how to lead by example is key in some of the essential components to a sustainable ministry. Learning by living is fraise that stood out to me that also motivated me to apply to the Life 631 program. The first thing that came to mind is that while you’re learning as one cohort, together you’re living and creating a community to glorify God’s work. We all have a purpose to fulfill to glorify Jesus Christ and to help others while we are on our journey. This program allows you to grow and lead those who need help in transforming into what God has called them to be. I knew that living off campus and commuting or taking classes online wouldn’t be the same as a hands-on experience. This face-to-face experience pushes you to step outside of your comfort zone and build with the community God desires for us. I believe that with this involvement it equips you to work in different settings to grow your ministry. I also thought about what the Lord says about community and that we gather in His name as one. There is one body and one spirit just as we were called all as one with one Lord and one …show more content…
The co-curricular initiatives of Life 631 strengthen my formational and vocational goals by stretching me to be the best I can be though Christ. With Christ He strengthens me to endure the things that are made to mold me and shape me into what He has called me to do. My vocational goal is to become a leader and set myself apart from the world. Fulfilling God’s will in my life and continuing to lead people to fulfill his will in theirs. Because I empower people through change, life change, and relation change, I teach them to have new mindset skills to help encourage them to recognize their passions and values in their lives. Being in the Life 631 program helps me to achieve what I have been called to do. My formational goals will also be achieved by this program because it is a journey that allows me to be strengthened in the process. Spiritual formation is a process but also a life journey where we open our hearts to a deeper connection with our Lord and Savior. Doing this within a community will not only allow God to grow your heart but also grow the hearts of others around you. Being that light in someone’s life can create a domino effect on others which will bring more positivity. Repossessing our relationship with God as it was meant to be and not just trying but training to live for Christ alone is my view on spiritual formation. When I think about these formational and vocational goals and my future strengths within this new Life community, I think about how we are
Growing in Christ and learning how to lead by example is key in some of the essential components to a sustainable ministry. Learning by living is fraise that stood out to me that also motivated me to apply to the Life 631 program. The first thing that came to mind is that while you’re learning as one cohort, together you’re living and creating a community to glorify God’s work. We all have a purpose to fulfill to glorify Jesus Christ and to help others while we are on our journey. This program allows you to grow and lead those who need help in transforming into what God has called them to be. I knew that living off campus and commuting or taking classes online wouldn’t be the same as a hands-on experience. This face-to-face experience pushes you to step outside of your comfort zone and build with the community God desires for us. I believe that with this involvement it equips you to work in different settings to grow your ministry. I also thought about what the Lord says about community and that we gather in His name as one. There is one body and one spirit just as we were called all as one with one Lord and one …show more content…
The co-curricular initiatives of Life 631 strengthen my formational and vocational goals by stretching me to be the best I can be though Christ. With Christ He strengthens me to endure the things that are made to mold me and shape me into what He has called me to do. My vocational goal is to become a leader and set myself apart from the world. Fulfilling God’s will in my life and continuing to lead people to fulfill his will in theirs. Because I empower people through change, life change, and relation change, I teach them to have new mindset skills to help encourage them to recognize their passions and values in their lives. Being in the Life 631 program helps me to achieve what I have been called to do. My formational goals will also be achieved by this program because it is a journey that allows me to be strengthened in the process. Spiritual formation is a process but also a life journey where we open our hearts to a deeper connection with our Lord and Savior. Doing this within a community will not only allow God to grow your heart but also grow the hearts of others around you. Being that light in someone’s life can create a domino effect on others which will bring more positivity. Repossessing our relationship with God as it was meant to be and not just trying but training to live for Christ alone is my view on spiritual formation. When I think about these formational and vocational goals and my future strengths within this new Life community, I think about how we are