This post continues our discussion of the biblical shepherd-and-sheep metaphor and its connection to church hurt. If you missed the first post or the second post, I encourage you to read them first and then return here. Today, we’ll explore how faithful shepherds (pastors, ministry leaders, small group leaders, etc.) can lovingly guide and careContinue reading “Shepherding the Wounded: Guiding Those Hurt by Church Experiences (Part 3)”
Category Archives: Stuff Learned in Seminary
Wounded but Not Lost: Understanding Church Wounds and How to Heal (Part 1)
When it comes to healing from spiritual hurt, there’s no better guide than the Good Shepherd Himself. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). In His words and actions, we see what true servant leadership looks like. In this series of posts, we’llContinue reading “Wounded but Not Lost: Understanding Church Wounds and How to Heal (Part 1)”
Lent, Baptism, and the Mystery of Life and Death in Christ
Stuff I Learned in Seminary Lent has begun, and as I continue the series, Stuff I Learned in Seminary, I’d like to share a study from my Biblical Interpretation class. We’ll explore two key words in Colossians 3:1-4—ἀπεθάνετε, meaning “died,” (ἀποθνῄσκω / apothnḗiskō in its lexical form) and ζωή (zóē), meaning “life.” Understanding these wordsContinue reading “Lent, Baptism, and the Mystery of Life and Death in Christ”
Sharing is Caring: Stuff I Learned In Seminary
If there’s one thing seminary guaranteed, it’s that I did a whole lot of writing. Research papers, theological reflections, and more citations than I care to count—it’s been a journey! Now that I’ve graduated, I thought it might be helpful to share some of what I’ve learned with you. Over the next few posts, I’llContinue reading “Sharing is Caring: Stuff I Learned In Seminary”
Michelle Perez 