On and on and on...

This has become the most fascinating blog on the planet...a new count very day or so....for those following the epic tale of my essay progress - I have passed the 3000 word mark - now comes that difficult decision: how much is enough? The answer of course is: just enough (as a wise friend reminded me recently). So I am now working on getting to just enough - which I figure in a 3-5000 word essay is about 4,500. It is the most boring crap I have ever written (this blog excluded) but I cannot wait to be done with this whole Masters. It has been a huge learning experience but I really am over it. I can't wait for the inevitable letter from our National Board of Ministerial Development asking me to start some real study now...I think I need a break. I'm pretty sure I can keep them on the run for a while...

On that note - here's my Master plan for never getting ordained but staying a pastor for the rest of my useful life! I took the unusual step of telling my candidate interview panel that I didn't believe in ordination - I see plenty of evidence in scripture for leadership being "set apart" to lead for a certain season, but I don't see any justification for life time membership of the professional christian club. Other than of course a life time of calling lived out. But I just don't see how people who step out of a formal ministry appointment should nevertheless be considered ordained. So because my church will treat me as a pastor if I am "licensed" - on the ordination track and in part time ministry/study - I figure I can keep that part time study going for the next 30 years!

I think I'll tell them I want to study through a Baptist college...that should keep the discussion going for a while so I can have a break...

Right, if procrastination is a sin then...well you know what I mean if you're reading this...GET A LIFE!

Pin-up Kiwi

PS Comments welcome on whether I should respond to Deurty's provocative recent postings with a little photo gallery of my own...or should I turn the other cheek?

PPS I want credit for extra traffic you'll receive now D from the 2 people who read my blog...