A Call from God

About a week ago, I was walking outside Irving Bible Church with a friend of mine named Chelsea. As I walked the sidewalk with her, on our way to gather some materials for that night's youth service, she talked to me a little bit about where she went to school--Dallas Theological Seminary. As we walked, I kind of zoned out (sorry Chelsea) and went into my own train of thought. She talked a bit about being called to ministry. Now, my personal opinion is that we are all called to some sort of ministry, whether it be within the church setting or in a more personal way. And I began to think about what my personal ministry is, something I haven't given nearly as much thought as i should.

This conversation set in motion a series of events in the last week that are bringing me closer to what I believe may be my calling. As a new Christian, this can be a tricky situation from what I hear. But the one thing I've always envisioned myself doing is ministering to children of all ages, pre-K to high school. I have a story to share, and I want to serve my God in the best way possible. This led me to a random stumbleupon.com result. I "stumbled upon" a blog whose author attends Dallas Theological Seminary, a seminary here in Dallas that specializes in ministry of all shapes. I began to do a little bit more research.

I graduate from high school in less than two months and since I returned home from rehab, I've been praying for God to present me with what I'm supposed to do after high school. I feel like this week, my prayers were answered a little bit--through stumbleupon, no less. Anyway, I'm currently filling out the application to DTS, and am seriously considering the possibility after much prayer and deliberation as well as some pretty intense conversations with some of the people around me. So, if you would continue to pray for me that God will show me his will and his way on the continuous journey that is faith, that would be swell.

Also, if you know anyone who has attended the Theological Seminary or who knows anyone that currently attends or works there, that would be fantastic.

Thanks again and may peace be with you,
Cameron