Student Chat: Encouragement Makes the Difference
I want to say thanks so much to Dr. Gary W. Haines (National Alumni Public Relations), for his prayers, blessings and support! I really appreciate his personal word of encouragement! It is encouragement like this, that makes studying at NBC all worthwhile.
I believe that suffering, even if for a little while, does help us to grow into the person God calls us to be, and I would not want to have it any other way! My journey from being in complete rebellion, to becoming a pastor has been long and arduous. If being a pastor was easy, everyone would be doing this. But, we are called by God, and I believe God fully honors all who respond to this call in earnest. I remember God stripping away all of my personal safety nets when He called me, so I would solely rely on Him. Who chooses that? Only the one who totally believes that this call is from God alone!
I find Nazarene Bible College very challenging, but extremely helpful. Everyone on staff has been nothing but very kind to me in this process. Thank you again NBC for all your help! My call started in 2009, but it did not start in earnest until 2012. This is my third class with NBC, and I have completed 14 courses in the Elder track.
I love the Nazarene church and its call to Holiness. Being saved and sanctified for God's plans is right where I want to be. All my fellow pastors, teachers and educators have sharpened me to be this man I am now. Joshua 1:9 has given me the courage to move forward in this call. In fact, this verse is the verse that affirmed my call: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." I will live all my days, honoring this call.
Bob Wiedman, NBC Student and Associate Pastor Media Church of the Nazarene
Published: 04/29/2019
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