We are big fans of Taylor & Elisabeth & their crazy-fun crew!
We are so thankful for their joy, friendship, humility, encouragement, & love for the local church. And we are encouraged by the grace & gifting on their lives.
For all these reasons, several months ago we asked Taylor to attend the Sovereign Grace Pastors College next year.
WHAT IS THE PASTORS COLLEGE?
The Pastors College is a 10-month school for training pastors in Louisville, KY. It is led by & specifically designed to serve our Sovereign Grace family of churches.
Academic Dean Jeff Purswell & his staff seek to prepare a man’s mind & heart for pastoring God’s people. It prepares his mind—supplying him with the tools to study & proclaim the Bible & preparing him for a lifetime of study. It prepares his heart—helping him to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel in his personal & private life.
I (Walt) have attended several seminaries (slow learner, I guess!), but nothing compared to the content of instruction & quality of experience of the Pastors College.
WILL THE FAMILY GO TOO?
Well, Taylor & Elisabeth thought about leaving a few kids behind—but couldn’t decide which ones!
In all seriousness, they’re all going! They are packing up their apartment now & plan to move to Louisville on August 13. And they plan to return to Athens in early June 2021.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TAYLOR?
As you know, Taylor has been serving as a pastoral resident of Trinity Grace since January.
Attending the Pastors College will be a significant opportunity to grow in his understanding of God’s Word & pastoral ministry. While he has had quite a bit of formal education, he is very excited about this opportunity. And we are excited about helping him to take advantage of this opportunity.
Attending the Pastors College will also be another step in his pastoral residency at Trinity Grace. While he will not be serving us while he is there, he will be learning & studying to serve us in the future.
After the Pastors College, we are planning for him to return to serving as a bi-vocational pastoral resident & prayerfully continuing towards ordination.
IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP?
Taylor & Elisabeth have been raising financial support for their living expenses next year so that he can focus on his studies.
In God’s kindness, they have already met their goal!
If you would still like to give, you can do so here. Toggle down to the Pastors College fund.
Also, watch for your inbox. I (Walt) will send out details soon about a way to bless them before they leave.