Moving Forward in Peace

I finally feel as though I am doing something measurably productive in terms of finding a job after graduation--my great thanks are owed to Dr. Oldenburg, Dean of the chapel and diaconal ministry advice guru for this.

Thinking about post-graduation life is like preparing to bungee jump off a bridge across a deep ravine. I'll be this kid with a Master of Divinity degree, preparing for consecration as a diaconal minister in the ELCA. (http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Vocation/Rostered-Leadership/Diaconal-Ministry.aspx) I have little experience in the areas where I seek work--I'd like to work with immigrants and refugees and other forgotten people. Do I speak much Spanish or any African languages? Not really. No fancy degrees in social work or international development. . .just a heckuva lotta discernment experience and a lot of time thinking about theology. But you know what? I'm strong in my passion for accompanying the poor and disenfranchised, and that's not just because I strongly resemble them financially! God has gifted me with the desire to work with inspiration in little jobs to do what little I can. I am very thankful that I mean what I say and I mean what I do.