Going Back

Years ago, right after I had come to the States, I enrolled into a two-year Bible school. The goal was primarily to learn more about the Bible, particularly focusing on the study methods that would help me understand God's truths. Between then (late 90s) and the early 2000s, I believed that I had lost that passion. I spent several years being somewhat hard on myself for not following through on that investment to the degree that some of my friends had done. I was about to learn a lesson in God's plans. I left Phoenix, Arizona in 2001, shortly after the tragedy of 9/11. After a visit in 2004, I gained a very clear sense of purpose for a path that was my focal point for the following six and a half years thereafter. I enrolled in a Christian university, but pursued a business degree. I successfully completed that program and followed that up with immediate enrollment in a graduate business program. I finished that up successfully as well.

What I was learning in studying business was that my passion was indeed the church, but what always frustrated me about the church was the great number of effective pastors, but shortage of true leaders. What do I mean by that? I simply mean this - I know some excellent pastors. I consider them excellent based on how good a job they do at equipping their congregations through sound Biblical teaching. On the aspect of leadership, though, it is about working effectively with people. And this is where some pastors lack. As I studied business and leadership, I started learning the excellence with which the business world approaches...business. Yet, the church on the other hand, sometimes settles for mediocrity. Some churches are still stuck in the mentality of "this is how we've always done it". I believe the church must be just as excellent in its mission, especially if it is to impact today's world.

Late last year, after spending two quarters of study in post graduate (doctoral) studies in management (leadership and organizational change), I once again had a clear sense of direction that I was to go back to a path of study I had taken way back in the late 90s. I enrolled into my current Worship Leadership & Theological Studies program. I did so because I felt that I have built a good foundation of business principles and leadership, and now I need to develop the church-related studies. Somehow I believe that my place of purpose is to integrate these two concepts. What I'm finding is that as I relate to my current studies and get asked to discuss topics, I have a completely different perspective - one I believe can make a difference. But I know my place - I am about my Father's plan. Stay posted...this is a journey in progress.

22 January 2012
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