Sermonica — Symbolically, spiritually and in meaning this modest, spartan cabin, placed on high, held a very special spot in Rev. Burkhart's life. Facing south, with only room for a bed and a screened in 'porch' large enough for a small wood table to write on, it was designed to minimize man's intrusion. The view, stunningly beautiful with its long look of the lake, intensified the sense of something much bigger than oneself or indeed mankind. This perch could make anyone vulnerable to lofty thoughts. For some it may be the transcendence of nature, for others, like Dr. Burkhart, it was God's creation and message.
Rev. Burkhart composed a season's worth of sermons, to inspire, motivate and just make lives happier. It was, as a good friend and …show more content…
Roy Burkhart sought out a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. Rev. Burkhart's dissertation, completed by 1936, reveals where the emphasis on his ministry would be. The study was about the difficulties youth have in their character development in high school years. A short list of the books Dr. Burkhart would write, reflects his life long focus on growth, finding oneself and obtaining a happy marriage. As he was completing his Thesis, Roy began his “full guidance ministry” as the chief minister of First Community Church in 1935.
Dr. Burhkart had a rare talent of delivering mind catching sermons as Michael Vance attests in his transformative 1953 discovery of the minister (michaelfvance.blogspot.ca):
One day Mike’s life changed forever, when he decided to stand at the back of the Chapel to look around and ascertain, if it would be worthwhile to stay. He looked at the audience. Everyone seemed to be mesmerized by the speaker. Mike decided he would stay for a few minutes. After the speaker finished, Mike was so astonished by the superior quality of this lecturer, he decided to find out the name of this remarkable man. Mike hurried quickly to President Flemming’s office and asked the secretary, “What is the name of the speaker who just finished?” Since the secretary
knew Mike well, she smiled and answered, “That man’s name is Dr Roy A. Burkhart, the
Rev. Burkhart composed a season's worth of sermons, to inspire, motivate and just make lives happier. It was, as a good friend and …show more content…
Roy Burkhart sought out a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. Rev. Burkhart's dissertation, completed by 1936, reveals where the emphasis on his ministry would be. The study was about the difficulties youth have in their character development in high school years. A short list of the books Dr. Burkhart would write, reflects his life long focus on growth, finding oneself and obtaining a happy marriage. As he was completing his Thesis, Roy began his “full guidance ministry” as the chief minister of First Community Church in 1935.
Dr. Burhkart had a rare talent of delivering mind catching sermons as Michael Vance attests in his transformative 1953 discovery of the minister (michaelfvance.blogspot.ca):
One day Mike’s life changed forever, when he decided to stand at the back of the Chapel to look around and ascertain, if it would be worthwhile to stay. He looked at the audience. Everyone seemed to be mesmerized by the speaker. Mike decided he would stay for a few minutes. After the speaker finished, Mike was so astonished by the superior quality of this lecturer, he decided to find out the name of this remarkable man. Mike hurried quickly to President Flemming’s office and asked the secretary, “What is the name of the speaker who just finished?” Since the secretary
knew Mike well, she smiled and answered, “That man’s name is Dr Roy A. Burkhart, the