By: Mary Pandiani on June 21, 2017
Bricolage, by definition, is forming something through the use of various materials or ideas, seemingly unrelated at first, but then creates a new understanding through their connection. It’s a new word for me, a “loanword” from the French, used for various disciplines. With the revelation of the word, I find a way to articulate my…
By: Jon Spellman on June 21, 2017
A hinge-pin. That’s the best word I can think of to describe the last two years’ work in the DMin, Leadership with Global Perspectives. A hinge-pin for my life and vocational ministry. This program is the swing point from what was into what will be. And more specifically, the last year has been the hinge-pin’s…
By: Garfield Harvey on June 21, 2017
Well, my first calendar year of this doctoral program is complete. Each semester was a little different but strategic in preparing us for the next semester. I knew so much about Hong Kong (theoretically) before visiting, and as I write this blog, I feel like I have already visited London. Everyone is qualified to be…
By: Colleen Batchelder on June 21, 2017
In the midst of political turmoil, religious upheaval and economic uncertainty, I’m brought before the presence of God – I’m brought to a place of identity – a place of surrender. As the world spins and my generation convenes on the steps of cathedrals and coffee shops, I’m challenged to lean into the cries of…
By: Claire Appiah on June 21, 2017
At the close of one year of the Doctor of Ministry, Leadership Global Perspective studies, I think back to how elated I was when I got accepted into George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Since I don’t fit the usual profile of the candidates for this program, I am especially grateful to the faculty for affording me…
By: Phil Goldsberry on June 21, 2017
“Anticipation” is rather healthy word to describe embarking on a DMin. “Guarded Anticipation” is more descriptive of the reality of beginning a DMin at a school that you have never visited in person but only spoken to a few of the professors. “Ecstatic Anticipation” is present reality after one year of being at George Fox…
By: Jason Kennedy on June 21, 2017
Time Flies in a Doctoral Program One year down and two more to go on this fast paced journey of doctoral work. As I approached this time last year, there were many things changing in my life. We were interviewing for a new position and anticipating a cross-country move, getting our house ready to sell,…
By: Aaron Peterson on June 21, 2017
Launching fireworks is one of my favorite ways to celebrate our country’s Declaration of Independence. With The 4th just a couple of days away, I can’t stop thinking about an important Chinese holiday called National Day. I learned about National Day last October 1st, while witnessing the largest fireworks show in the world. This Doctorate…
By: Pablo Morales on June 21, 2017
(All photography by Pablo Morales) About a year ago I was flying to Hong Kong to start a new stage in my education. Since then, the many concepts learned in my doctoral program have helped me gain better understanding as I lead Ethnos Bible Church. Deepening my understanding of God, of my context, and of…
By: Kevin Norwood on June 21, 2017
It seems like is was forever ago that I boarded a plane to go to Hong Kong. Fortunately, I knew I was meeting friends in this foreign country to start a new journey. One we had agreed to do together. But we were going to be meeting new people, meeting new professors and new advisors. …
By: Lynda Gittens on June 21, 2017
Liminality: A Poem As she stepped through the doorway onto the Virgin Atlantic plane, she imagined crossing the wardrobe threshold into Narnia. While she’d travelled internationally, and even lived overseas, she’d never flown across the sea by herself. What was she doing? she asked herself. Why did she dare embark on this adventure? Should she…
By: Christal Jenkins Tanks on June 21, 2017
[Note about the clip]: This music medley are a collective of snippets I selected taken from An Oxford Evensong (Featuring University Composers). In addition, it ends with the collective voices from the program singing the Doxology. Over the course of the 10 + years I have been in the corporate world I have been fortunate to be…
By: Katy Drage Lines on June 21, 2017
“Reflection in its highest form is an oasis from a world filled with noises, voices, colors and distractions.” I’ll begin by saying that the advance was a profound and life changing experience. The lectures were all excellent. Steve Chalk’s concept of being embedded into a community is a compelling idea especially as it relates…
By: Peter Crackenberg on June 21, 2017
The “2016 London-Oxford Advance” was my first “face-to-face” experience as a new student in the Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Global Perspectives program at George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Throughout this twelve-day experience, my head was filled with new thoughts and ideas as we were introduced to many great leaders and thinkers. Yet, beyond the…
By: Mary Walker on June 21, 2017
The London/Oxford Advance was the first for our cohort and marked the official starting gun for our Doctorate of Ministry programme. It was great to meet my fellow students, advisors, and faculty face to face and to get to know each other a little better over the coming nine days. LGP7 cohort and advisors:…
By: Jason Kennedy on June 21, 2017
Overwhelmed does not even begin to explain the George Fox London advance. While I have had the privilege to travel all over the world, surprisingly I had never set foot on European soil. Never could I imagine to have such a remarkable experience. Due to the fact that I have a love for all things…
By: Josiah Philipsen on June 21, 2017
We are a unique group with a special anointing! Desires of the Heart (video) COHORTS GLP7 Figure 1. “SEVENS” In London …
By: Kevin Norwood on June 21, 2017
Here is the link to my project hosted on Youtube.
By: Nick Martineau on June 21, 2017
Hong Kong VE Assignment Students Personal Interests I started my journey to Hong Kong with a detour through Nanning to visit my Uncle. My Uncle Mike is a rogue American that has made China his home for 10+ years. My time with him was fascinating. I got to meet…
By: Jon Spellman on June 21, 2017
Author’s note. In place of visual elements, I have opted for audio only. As one who deals with the reality of diminished vision myself, I am keenly aware of the challenges faced by people who have diminished or no sight. I thought it to be a worthy endeavor to capture a few little pieces of…
