I teach high school students

For the last two and a half years, I have had the wonderful privilege of teaching a class on Biblical worldview to high school juniors at a Christian school.  In many ways, this is a dream come true!  I remember working in Campus Ministry enjoying preaching and working in small groups with students, but longing to exercise my mind in a more academic fashion.  I remember one day specifically leaving the office and on a grassy knoll seeing a professor encircled by students outside the chapel.  I have no idea the subject or the lesson, but he held their attention– and mine.  I could not get this image out of my head.  This is the best of teaching: Connecting with those who connect with your love, whatever it may be, and learning together.  I have had more than a few moments like this. I have also had days when I felt like I was missing their minds and hearts, on multiple levels.  I want to continue to improve; there's so much about effective teaching that I still don't know. However, if I'm honest, it's been hard over these last few years because my life is not going according to plan.  I thought I was going to pastor in a traditional church; this is why I got my M.Div.  I thought I was going to be a writer/director; this is why I went to film school.  Granted, I am successfully working closely in one of my degree fields (I don't mean to complain– I am really thankful); however, I am not satisfied.  I miss traditional ministry, like when I was in high school preaching in my home church.  And I feel like a failure with respect to film (I have had a few opportunities, perhaps I'll write on them in the future).  Is it possible to be thankful and discontent at the same time?  Where am I supposed to be?

Coming back

I'm starting this again.