Uni
had our first taste of University today at "International Day." As most of you know, one of the key ingredients to this entire vision has been to connect with students at University.
It was exciting to walk into the old library where great minds such as John Locke, David Hume and Charles Darwin studied. The school has such a rich history, starting in 1583, and now home to over 25,000 students, 5000 of which are international students representing over 180 nations! What a mission field!!!
Including myself, the college years are the time for a person to finally make some personal decisions for themselves, particularly in their spiritual journey. At such a vulnerable time of having questions more than answers, as all parents that read this blog would know more than anyone, there's a deep responsibility for christian leaders to create the most of opportunities to both discuss and test their faith. This is one of Kate and myself's greatest passions.
Anyways, it was a wonderful day of meeting students from all over the world: the random people I met were from Denmark, Greece, Germany, US, Holland, and Korea, and that was meeting just a few people. There are over 200 socieites, or clubs that connect through common interests, ranging from environmental concerns, photography, religion, etc.
We want to be strategic in our networking and partnerships with people we connect with.
Pray throughout this week for us as we begin these vital ministry connections.
It was exciting to walk into the old library where great minds such as John Locke, David Hume and Charles Darwin studied. The school has such a rich history, starting in 1583, and now home to over 25,000 students, 5000 of which are international students representing over 180 nations! What a mission field!!!
Including myself, the college years are the time for a person to finally make some personal decisions for themselves, particularly in their spiritual journey. At such a vulnerable time of having questions more than answers, as all parents that read this blog would know more than anyone, there's a deep responsibility for christian leaders to create the most of opportunities to both discuss and test their faith. This is one of Kate and myself's greatest passions.
Anyways, it was a wonderful day of meeting students from all over the world: the random people I met were from Denmark, Greece, Germany, US, Holland, and Korea, and that was meeting just a few people. There are over 200 socieites, or clubs that connect through common interests, ranging from environmental concerns, photography, religion, etc.
We want to be strategic in our networking and partnerships with people we connect with.
Pray throughout this week for us as we begin these vital ministry connections.
posted by dschmiddy at 4:41 PM
3 Comments:
dave,
sounds amazing. totally stoked for how rich this experience will be both for your education and your ministry. university of edinburgh - incredible.
Very informative post, as it helps me know how to pray for you and Kate as you interact at the U. Your appreciation for the history of the U, enthusiasm for your course work, and love of people, teamed with your cutting edge technology skills are an awesome combination. Mix in the promised guidance of the HS, and you guys are in for some ride.
koreans are everywhere, aren't they? ;)
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