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Old 12-22-2005, 11:45 AM
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Hi Everyone!

Let's see... about me... My name is Nathan Black. I lead a young adult ministry at MCC Austin. www.mccaustin.com/fuel

I'm preparing to go seminary this year...

I can't think of a whole lot else... (I'm tired)

Check out my blog for more on "me" http://blog.myspace.com/nathanatx

talk to y'all soon!
Nathan
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Old 12-22-2005, 01:01 PM
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Old 12-22-2005, 01:06 PM
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I've always felt called to ministry. By that I mean I've always felt compelled to help people experience God's love. In the past, I've just been a "good church member" and even now I'm a volunteer, leading a young adult ministry. But this past year has been so amazing and I've seen the impact I have been able to have on young people's lives... I now feel led to prepare for full time ministry.
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Will you be a MCC minister or something else?
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Old 12-22-2005, 06:17 PM
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welcome Nathan! that's very cool that you're planning for seminary.....I may be headed there myself someday....just waiting for God to let me know.
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Old 12-23-2005, 10:23 AM
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Hi Nathan - welcome aboard! hooray for Austin - a good city, though with some horrendous traffic! We're on our way there right now to visit family.
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Old 12-27-2005, 09:06 AM
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Will you be a MCC minister or something else?
I definitely am going to pursue MCC ordination. I'm not sure what my ministry is going to look like, but it most likely will be a full time pastor. I grew up in an independent church and I like that format, but the more I learn about MCC, I think this is where God is leading me.

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Old 12-27-2005, 10:31 AM
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Nathan! Great to see you on the Soulforce boards!

I hope as you plan for seminary that you look at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA. www.psr.edu I start there his fall. We could go to school together!
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Old 12-27-2005, 11:29 AM
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heya Corey,
I just sent PSR a request for their catalog & application. There's a couple seminaries here in Texas that I'm looking at... My Pastor really wants me to consider Austin Presbyterian Seminary http://www.austinseminary.edu/. It looks like a great school.

and I am excited about the one in Dallas, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, http://www.smu.edu/theology/.

I like the idea of staying close to "home," especially to continue my work with the young adult ministry here. I have a good friend who will let me stay with him, rent-free while I'm in school. And I've already been told I can do my "internship" at my home church.

I think a lot of that is about me staying in my "comfort zone," which is probably something I need to look at. And I know I want to be in the "right" school that God has for me.

I'll certainly add PSR to my list of schools to check out. It would be AWESOME to go to school with you!

anyway, take care!
nathan
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My dad went to seminary at PSR so our family lived there for about 2 1/2 years... it was a great place to live, there are lots of things to do in the area, and it's really pretty... I can send you both pictures if you would like...
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What are the entry requiremnets for MCC church ministry?
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Cheese,

Here is a link to info about becoming MCC clergy

FYI I have started a new thread to discuss GLBTQ people in seminary and seeking ordination.
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Hi Nathan,

I had a chance to read your blog. I enjoyed reading it. I am also planning on going to seminary next year. I am involved with the UCC church here in Detroit. I look forward in getting to know you.

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I didn't want to post this in the main forum because the focus is on other topics...

As of last Sunday... I am INCREDIBLY excited to share that I finally have a boyfriend! He's gorgeous and sweet and passionate for God...

AND! Last night I found out I have a beautiful 18 year old sister! (long story... our dad needs prayer) She is really a cool person... and I'm excited about getting to know her!

What a week!
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As of last Sunday... I am INCREDIBLY excited to share that I finally have a boyfriend! He's gorgeous and sweet and passionate for God...
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Last night I found out I have a beautiful 18 year old sister! (long story... our dad needs prayer) She is really a cool person... and I'm excited about getting to know her!
Double Wow!

Blessings of new people in your life, Nathan!
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What a week you've had Nathan! congrats! I'm very happy for you.
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That's great Nathan tell us more about this guy! Tell us more about your sister... if you're willing, I would love to know... after all I have a similar family...
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YAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, do tell us more.

(Anyone thinking of that song from "Grease"? Tell me more! Tell me more!)
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That was a funny movie!

TELL! TELL! TELL! Please!
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