I spent yesterday afternoon at the preschool graduation at our school. Yes, they even wore caps and gowns. Let the fun begin!
Then last night, I attended graduation ceremonies at The King’s College and Seminary. This is the school begun by Church on the Way. Pastor Jack Hayford is the Chancellor, and the new President is Kenneth Ulmer. Lloyd Ogilvie gave the commencement address. These are some heavyweights in the American Church and they are humble to the core.
Ten years ago, Pastor Jack was given a word of the Lord, while flying at 35000 feet, to start a college and seminary. He was 62 at the time. He decided he would take God up on the deal (when a lot of guys are taking golf lessons to help get their game ready for retirement) and ten years later we are watching students receive degrees from two year practical ministry degrees to D.Min’s.
Most exciting for me was the Masters of Divinity (the becoming a pastor degree) received by Aki Nicholas Gibson. He was top student in the class, graduating with honors. That was cool, but the best thing is I got to be there.
You must understand, I know Nick from when he was in preschool at our church and now he is becoming Pastor Nick at Church on the Way.
God is good!
(photo with Nick and wife, Holly)
