This is Tim Olson's blog - to write about my personal life, my spiritual life, to help people think, to write about youth group, to write about Church - just a journal. Hopefully friends will be able to keep up with me and my life a bit better this way - and I'd love a comment now and then. Soli Deo Gloria.
posted by Tim @ 2:54 PM
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I was born in 1973 in Zaire, Africa. My parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents on my mom’s side were all missionaries with the Evangelical Free Church in Zaire. I graduated from boarding school in Zaire (Ubangi Academy) in 1991 and went to Moody Bible Institute. I spent my summers working at Hidden Acres, the Evangelical Free Church camp in Iowa and it was there I met my lovely and gracious wife, Lori (though we didn’t fall in love there). I received a B.A. in Youth Ministry from Moody and spent over 5 years in an Independent Baptist Church in rural Michigan. I left there at God’s call in 2002 to serve at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Eagle Grove, Iowa, as the Youth Pastor. I have an incredible son, Benjamin, and a beautiful daughter, Elise. My wife is a huge part of our ministry with the youth. I am currently pursuing (slowly) a Master of Arts and Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary through their virtual campus (distance education). My passions are for the glory of God, my family, guitar, volleyball, sports in general, and students. Though the future is unclear, I believe God has called me to “full-time” ministry.
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As a recent Trinity grad, I would suggest Ruth, unless John has already poured over that text. It has great themes of hope set in dark circumstances.
Or you could do a couple chapters of a Gospel. The pastor at Glenview EFC (near Chicago) did a summer series on Mark 6 and it was very good. He broke it into about 7 messages though. This series gave a real sense of Christ's mission and how his followers responded (or should have responded).
BTW - Nice blog.
Tim, whatever you choose, I would be glad to help you study!
Trac
Hey Tim...I discovered you via Voni's Home after she left a comment on my site.
Browsing through your website...and getting to know you. It's more challenging preaching not regularly because you are not able to go through an entire book of the Bible within a set period of time. Obviously...go with that which the Lord leads.
One idea would be to do a study on Joseph of the Old Testament. Even thought it's a number of chapters to go through...perhaps you could focus on different aspect of Joseph's character and God's plan being worked out in his willing servant's life.
Joseph is always a powerful example.
Also...I would encourage you to http://www.kindredcommunitychurch.org/
There are sermon's online from my former Pastor who died last year. Some great sermons...to inspire and encourage you.
Thanks Tim...I look forward to getting to know you through your blog.
Lord bless...Susan
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