A few weeks ago I shared with you that phasing out of roasting coffee at the Bean Hollow Cafe was a good thing for my family due in part to some changes coming down the pike. Well, here it is: I'm back in school working on my doctorate.
Last month I began working on a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) degree through Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Boston). I am concentrating my studies in the area of spiritual formation and spiritual theology. I have always been interested in how a Christian experiences the work of God's grace transforming her life ("sanctification"), but more recently I have taken a deeper interest in the subject.
About a year ago a book concept related to spiritual formation popped into my head. As I began exploring the concept I realized that I could probably earn a doctorate at the same time that I wrote the book. So, one of my desires in this doctorate program is that I will also produce that book.
I selected this particular D.Min program at G-CTS because of its heavy focus on contextualized ministry application--Metanoia will reap the benefits of my education immediately.
It is fair to anticipate that the subject matter and tenor of my blog will shift to focus more on my area of studies. How much so is yet to be determined. I'll keep my Facebook account for more personal updating.
Keep it light and lifting - we aren't your thesis advisers!
Posted by: Earl | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Joe Kennedy | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Sounds good. I'm looking forward to being done school so I can put more of my writing energies into my blog.
Posted by: mo | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 02:30 AM
Adam,
I graduate from George Fox May 1 & 2. My work had a similar focus. I looked at understanding behavioral change through the integration of emerging sciences and theology. But in it, I looked a good bit at spiritual formation and the journey to wholeness. If you need any help, let me know.
Posted by: David Phillips | Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM
don't worry, earl! it'll still be "light." :)
mo, it'll give me plenty to post about, sort of like your degree. i know you slowed down a bit, but the depth of your posts related to your research was great.
david, will do, man! i'd be interested in hearing about your thesis...
Posted by: adam feldman | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 07:46 AM