One of the positives of blogging has been encountering people I wouldn’t have otherwise met.
Alistair Bain is based in Launceston, has completed studies for the ministry, and is being ordained tonight into his role as Assistant to the Minister at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Launceston.
A ‘human interest’ profile article ‘Former Launceston lawyer now works for a higher power’ was published today in the Launceston Examiner.
Al was a bit concerned about his content, but it seems the journalist had a pretty fair idea of the article she wanted to write. It’s fascinating to read what someone in Al’s position actually says about Christian ministry and then contrast that with how the journalist phrases her understanding of what is said.
And the picture doesn’t look too bad. They could have had him lighting a candle or chairing a meeting or something like that.
The first comment is a bit of a hoot as well.
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Thanks Gary.
Given the lack of interest that the journo appeared to have in my answers, the article came out pretty well, I think.
As a theological observation, it fascinates me that sometimes people hear something far from what we say.
I used to explain it like this:
You preach: “trust that Jesus died for your sins and you have eternal life only because of His obedience”, with everyone nodding in agreement.
Ask them to repeat what you’ve just said: “we hope that when we die we’ve lived a good life and God will accept us.”
Your direct quotes were good.
Thanks. My only objection was the first paragraph. Oh. And the title.