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A new addition to the family
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Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:57 pm
by Shawn
Greetings brothers and sisters- my name is Shawn, I'm a 2nd year M.Div at Claremont School of Theology seeking ordination in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the American Baptist Churches USA. My call from the Lord is to bear witness to an Evangelicalism that is affirming of all- Yes, I'm a Progressive Evangelical, revitalizing dead churches and planting new ones that are spirit led and spirit filled. I look forward to meeting each one of you and going deeper on issues important to us.
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Mon Jun 15, 2015 2:30 am
by Haruo
Welcome, Shawn. Speaking as a Moderator, I really would like you to change your handle to "Shawn", since we have a rule against handles unrelated to a participant's name. But I'm glad to run into someone who is Progressive and yet not afraid to call him- or her-self "refinersfire". When I approved your request to join the forum, I was afraid you might turn out to be a fundie who felt Spirit-led to toast all of our britches on the coals.
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:34 am
by Tim Bonney
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:57 am
by Shawn
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:24 pm
by Haruo
Although my dad was ordained a Northern Baptist (pre-ABC), during my childhood from before my birth until his death in 1968 when I was 14, he held credentials from both ABC and DOC, serving as the campus minister of both denominations at the University of Washington. When I was a kid, once a month he (and often we) attended University Christian Church, instead of our usual University Baptist Church.
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:10 am
by Haruo
One way to change your handle is for me to do it. You are now Shawn.
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:10 pm
by Shawn Koester
Re: A new addition to the family
Posted:
Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:44 pm
by Haruo
Last I looked it appeared you were registered twice, once as just Shawn and once as Shawn Koester. I'd say pick whichever you prefer and let the other fade away. Glad you're here again.