That would depend on the pastor. Some are great and some have been shown to be thieves.
Looking for pastorate.
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Chad Whiteley, Sep 30, 2006.
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Bluegrass... eeewwww!
I never liked the twang... and I am from WV!!!!
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Home of the Soul, Whispering Hope, Life's Evening Sun, each have a more bluegrass history. Since we are talking about specifically church music, the only twang would be that which is employed by the church members, whether it be bluegrass, praise and worship, or southern gospel.
Your dislike of the twang is fine, but I will throw tomatoes at you if you dislike the song beneath the twang. :laugh: -
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If you don't like the message that I brang,
It's 'Cause you haven't heard the song beneath the twang.
Cuts right through the heart in snow, hail, sleet and rain
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They have bluegrass in the South? Although it originated in Ireland, I thought Alaska was the blugrass capital of the world now:
Alaska Bluegrass
Anchorage Bluegrass Bands
Bluegrass 101
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I was being facetious about Alaska, although bluegrass is big here. However, if you look at the history of bluegrass, the music that Monroe played was based heavily on the Scot-Irish fiddlers in Appalachia, with a bit of African thrown into the mix. Except for the twang, much bluegrass is indistinguishable from traditional Irish music.
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Nothing has changed.
It has been a while, and I thought I would follow up on my original thread. I am still a bivocational pastor, but have finished my education and seminary education (currently working on a PhD).
NOT A SINGLE THING HAS CHANGED FOR ME DOCTRINALLY!!!
Sitting at the feet of great Baptists has made me realize all the more how annoying Calvinists can be. I won't name any names, but sitting under Calvinist professors was kind of like being tortured intellectually. I mean, really, there are other viewpoints than Calvinism and even Augustine would not affirm limited atonement.
I still believe that we should use wine and unleavened bread for the Lord's Supper. We can not improve on what Christ has done.
I still believe that "must be" means "must be." "Ye must be born again" means the same as "you must be the husband of one wife."
I needn't go on. Simply put, nothing has changed at all. I know you guys were expecting otherwise. Maybe I would go to college and lose my ability to think for myself.
But, instead, I have learned that I have the Holy Spirit to teach me and he will not change his doctrine.
Oh, and on a final note, I did learn not post that I was searching for a church on a Baptist board. It seems that this is the most hostile place for such dialog.
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Then click on the icon that---I think----says---jobs---theres a thread there somewhere for pastor work---all over the US-----I "worked" this circuit for a time---filled out and sent resumes all over the US---then landed a pastorate in B'Ham not far from my wifey's family---but landing that position had nothing to do with sending credentials to churches who advertised on the sbc.net forums---but, hey---it was a start -
Went to google, did a search, saw these old posts of mine and thought I would have some fun with it. Was not sure anyone would respond anyway.
The implication was, once I have been to cemetary... ummmm... seminary, I would realize that John Calvin was a step below Christ. Well, I didn't.
Of course, maybe had I attended BMATS instead of the school I eventually chose, I might be Calvinist. Glad I dodged that bullet. :tongue3:
Since I posted that message, I served the Lord at another California church for several years. We'll see where the Lord leads me next. -
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With respect to accreditaion, my undergrad and my Masters are both regionally accredited. My PhD will be from a TRACS accredited school. However, my committee chair and the others who are seated on my committee all have degrees from well respected regionally accredited schools. I thank the Lord that I have such talented advisors.
In the last six years, I have learned that no matter how much education you have, there will always be some snobbish moron who will question your credentials. Had I went to Princeton, fundamentalists would hold me suspect because I was not conservative enough. Had I went to Bob Jones, Calvinists would hold me suspect because I was not Calvinist enough. Had I went to Southern seminary, dispensationalists would hold me suspect becuase I was not dispensational enough. Had I went to Master's, covenant theologians would hold me suspect..... The list goes on and on.
At the end of the day, my education is sufficient for me and my ministry. Everyone needs to decide in prayer what kind of education they are looking for. I am not convinced that accreditation does much more than seal the arrogance of the academically snobbish. I have long wished for a seminary that had a focus in humility. It would help me a great deal, and might help others too.
The best education I ever received was at the feet of those Baptists who serve in small to midsize churches around the country. They might not even make a footnote in a Baptist history book, but their dedication and love for their people is something I strive to emulate. All the scholarly junk you learn at any school can never replace those sermons that actually feed a flock. It does not take an education to be in tune with the spirit and preach godly messages.
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