by Jeremy Bouma | Christian Spirituality, Ministry
I am nearing the end of a Master of Theology course on the Early Church. Many of these early church fathers and thinkers have given me new theological insights into the Christian faith, while also instructing me in pastoral ministry. One of those pastoral provocateurs... by Jeremy Bouma | Ministry, Personal
Today I leave behind a city I’ve spent 2 weeks (mostl) learning from and (some what) giving to. I had the opportunity to share some of my spiritual journey in large settings and in personal one-on-one conversations. I was able to teach from the Holy Scriptures... by Jeremy Bouma | Ministry, Personal
Its been a busy, action-packed week since I wrote last. Wednesday we celebrated Christmas with Golgofa Serque (Calvary Church). It was a 2 hour service in the morning with a children’s drama program, singing, and teaching. That evening we celebrated Christmas... by Jeremy Bouma | Ministry, Personal
I’m realizing that this trip is not about large speaking gigs, but one-on-one relationships. Maybe I’m also learning that cross-cultural ‘ministry’ cannot be about large meetings and presentations from white Americans, but about relationship... by Jeremy Bouma | Ministry, Personal
I am staying in Lutsk, Ukraine with Sacha Savich and his wondergful family. His wife Natasha is a wonderful cook and is taking care of us REAL well! They have 3 very cool kids-Tima (8), Katcha (7), and little Jacob who is a 4 year old firecracker. Yesterday we went... by Jeremy Bouma | Ministry, Personal
I have the privilege of going on a teaching-type missions trip to Ukraine with my friend, mentor, and colleague in ministry John Frye. We leave today for three weeks and will return January 15. The vision of this trip is to help train and counsel local pastors, teach...