A Time | part 3*
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven”
—Ecclesiastes 3
I (Kirk) have always wished to keep active in my own growth as someone who does ministry in the art world—especially related to formal education. It’s why I did some seminary study while in Orlando, and have taught from time to time—whether in our church or otherwise. So when the start of this new Doctoral of Ministry program started locally here over a year ago it was a “no-brainer” for me to apply.
There were multiple reasons why.
First, it was structured for distance learning with a few weeks of residency work at the end of each year. So I could do it in the midst of my work and also have “face time” with the other candidates and the director each year.
Second, though there are no classes, there is a lot of reading and writing—both of which I enjoy.
Third, the program is run out of the local Gordon Conwell Seminary here in Charlotte where the director lives. Cultivating a partnership with a good local seminary as well as with the director who lives locally broadens and deepens our own work here locally in Rock Hill. We’ve already partnered on several events and attended conferences and forums at Gordon Conwell. In fact, “The Art of the Psalms” Conference is happening in February.
Lastly, though I am fast approaching my 60th year—a mere two years away—I still believe God has more in store for me and our community here in Rock Hill, and I want to be prepared as best I can.
This “new chapter” in my life (though you would find the chapter in the late part of the book) is an exciting moment for me. But I am most excited about offering this program to God in service to what He has done through me and my wife and our community for decades.
We would covet your prayers—for wisdom in particular— as both Sarah and I walk through these chapters that God has inspired. We so appreciate your prayers and financial support.
* part 3 (and last) of a series on this topic
“a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted…a time to tear, and a time to sow; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak”
—Ecclesiastes 3
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>>Continue to pray for wisdom for us as we explore finding space to serve and impact artists for Jesus. We (our local church & Friday Arts Project) recently approached an architect about how best to approach finding space. Pray for favor in this search for space.
>>Pray for a developing new mentoring residency program called "Porchcrop" which we are looking to start this Fall. More on this later.
>>Pray for Kirk's mother, Mimi as she has recently experienced some vertigo resulting in some falls. Though there were three broken ribs, they appear to have been healed in the last week. She is slowly doing better and getting back to her old self.
>>Please pray that God would continue to provide for our financial support. We dearly love this worthwhile ministry. If you know someone who would appreciate what we do, please share our info with them or contact us.
Updates
>>Kirk finished his second in-person residency for his Doctor of Ministry from Gordon Conwell Seminary. He has been officially advanced this year as a candidate. Praise God! Still lots of reading and writing to do—the first chapter of his thesis is due in November.
>>Sarah continues to paint her "Artifacts" series. She was accepted into a duo show for 2028. We are also searching for other showings before and after that show.
>>Our garden has produced over 10 pounds of blackberries, and we just picked our first few tomatillos.
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