Mike Milton offers a blog post reflecting on his decision to accept a call to serve as Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary, USA. The post’s title: “Vocation as Sanctification: Some Thoughts as I Accept the Call to Become the Next Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary” gives an indication that Milton’s thoughts go beyond his own circumstances, but …

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We grow up as children being ‘sent to bed’. It is a rare child indeed who keeps track of the time, makes the necessary preparations, and then cheerfully announces “Good night, I’m off to bed.” at the appointed hour. (Actually, if you know of such a child, please inform me that such a being exists.) …

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1. Over-programming confuses fruitfulness with busyness. 2. Over-programming leaves little room for doing mission as opportunities arise. 3. Over-programming can overextend those serving in Church, reducing margin in our lives. 4. Over-programming can dilute our appetite for worship, fellowship and disciple making. 5. Over-programming can have us asking “can we” instead of “should we.” From …

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