This term was a major balancing act. I took three morning theology classes but had to travel mid-semester to the Philippines for MWC staff meetings and family time. Transitioning to Zoom learning across time zones fractured my focus and forced me to miss a few sessions, but thanks to understanding professors and some serious time management, I caught up on all my exams and assignments.
Spring 2026 What I learned Read More »
Returning home to host the global MWC fellowship in the Philippines: a journey of faith, intense logistics, and the beautiful experience of being fully known.
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This paper examines the phases of biblical despair in Lamentations 3:1–21, interpreting the poem through seven emotional stages—anger, physical harm, isolation, exaggeration, self-pity, numbness, and acceptance. By engaging trauma, mental health, and faithful lament, the study presents Lamentations as a theological and pastoral resource for understanding suffering and hope.
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A theological reflection on the growing divisions within the global Anabaptist–Mennonite communion, examining history, mission, and the challenge of practicing shalom amid conflict.
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A theological reflection on the role of the church in God’s reconciling mission, creation care, and the wholeness of shalom.
What is Mission in Relation to God’s Shalom? Read More »
https://youtu.be/ujbewkvf_i4?si=P00P43o9sSO4rh6K For the past three months, I’ve been taking a preaching class, and this sermon is my second—and final—requirement for the course. Looking back, I can confidently say that I’ve grown in ways I didn’t expect. Each lesson stretched me, challenged me, and pushed me to think more deeply about what it means to preach
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The church represents the “good news” of Jesus Christ, reflected in its practice of promoting peace, justice, and wholeness within the community. It exists as an example of reconciling people. Tizon defines God’s mission as “Whole and reconciled” when discussing the holistic gospel, a vision that brings together evangelism and community transformation. For Tizon, “the
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There are days when I deeply miss my life in the Philippines. Sometimes I find myself questioning: Why did I do this? Why did I come here? Why did I need to study again? Back home, my life was already full. I had my own house, my dog, a thriving ministry, and meaningful work that
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Shalom can be described as the web of relationships among humans, according to Woodley. It’s like going back to the Garden of Eden, the epitome of what it will look like when God and the creations are in harmony with each other, there is justice and enjoyment for everyone. This means when we talk about
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In a patriarchal society like the one in the Bible, it is easy to dismiss women as insignificant characters. Yet, in the middle of Joseph’s story, the saga of Abraham’s family pauses to give us a glimpse into a woman named Tamar. Her story is filled with disturbing, unorthodox, and even scandalous actions—yet it made
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