Well, indeed I have all but finished my 'last' Fall quarter here at Trinity. I still have one more essay to write, but it is kinda a fun one for my Being Lutheran in America class. We all call this class BLA, for its initials, but it is far from BLA. The prof. (Cheryl Peterson) is great and learning more about the history of the Lutheran Church in America and its most recent challenges, struggles, and growths, has helped me begin to sense even more the need for us to understand and be able to articulate our identity. As Peterson puts it, what do we (as Lutherans) have to offer the world that is 'unique'? Why would anyone be Lutheran?
Anyway....this quarter was heavy (busy-wise) but a lot of very exciting things have begun to unfold and form for me. I have begun to see this return to seminary as a truly formational piece. You know, many complain that Pastoral Leadership class has been a waste of time. And true, while it hasn't been standard academic fair, and not at all academically challenging, it has been a learning piece for me. I have learned about leadership styles and responses as people respond to the 'grey' or 'fuzzy' areas. Leadership is played out as we respond to that which is in front of us, and our visioning it ahead. How we live into the experience shows a lot!
And egos also come out...like I am 'so good' and I 'know it all' that I don't need to be here. That's just scary. Because there is still so much for us to learn. There is still so much for me to learn, so I need to hear what I am saying too. I am just as much a part of this - I don't want to sound like I am bitching and complaining, and pointing fingers. I just hope and pray that my leadership and presence amidst all of this is seen by others, and can be a good example/challenge.
More later, I am off to meet up with a few friends for some drinks and fun.
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