An update by Seth.
You may or may not be aware that my seminary career is coming to a close. And believe me ... it has been a career! A career that has taken over 10 years, has spanned 3 schools, 2 states, and 3 countries, and has been financed by numerous part-time and full-time jobs along the way.
Life always gets interesting when you come to the end of chapter. For me, I rarely know where God is going to lead me next. During most of my senior year in college, I didn't know where I was going to be the next year. The same thing happened during my last year at The Master's Seminary, and the same thing is now happening during my last year at Southern Seminary.
I did have a couple of good leads for next year, but they have dried up rather abruptly. So I find myself in a situation that I did not expect: I am joining the throngs of graduating Ph.D. students who are hunting for a job. And in the field of education, now is the time to be looking for a teaching job for the next school year. Even though the academic calendar has a good 10 months before the start of the new year, now is the time to be applying. So while I work to finish my dissertation, lead a Sunday School class, provide for my family, raise my kids, and love my wife, the hunt for a job has occupied much of my time recently.
This morning I officially sent my curriculum vitae (higher education's version of a résumé) to a college to express my interest in an opening they have next year. I also sent it to the president of another school who offered to help some. Over the next few weeks, I'll be looking for other places to send it. In some ways, it is exciting to be entering my career, especially after training for it so long; but in other ways, it is a trying experience since we have no idea where we are going to be in a few months. Yet we know that God is in control, that His plan is perfect, and that it is best. Please pray for us as we seek His will.
Seth
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Oh no! I have to say goodbye to you guys soon?! :( I'll be praying for you and your family. I know transition is such a hard place to be, but also a faith builder. I need to get with Kiersten soon before it's too late and spend some quality time. Why don't you guys come over for dinner some time in the next week? Have Kiersten call me. Be Blessed!
Certainly God knows how diligently you have worked to prepare yourself for this career, and He must have something special in mind where He will use you. But finding that place may take some time and patience. Philippians 4:6-7 might be helpful. Please know how we pray for you daily.
Hangeth thou in there! Love, Mom
praying for God's perfect will to be clear and for him to reform your dreams to his will so that you may have joy and peace in your decision
Apply to Ouachita Baptist - my alma mater - and new home to Dr. Maggie Garrett! You would love it there! Oh, and it is ranked #1 by US News and World reports. (what a plug!) Hope the journey is short but that you remember to trust in the Lord.
Oh you guys! You aren't supposed to move on from seminary ....ever. We thought you would be lifers with us! :) But seriously, we will pray for you all as you are diligent to find God's will for your next step in the adventure of life!
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