Go in Peace and Serve the Lord: Changing Cultures--Changing Ministries (1) (Essay‪)‬

Introduction I want to begin by saying "thank you" to my colleague, Dr. Penumaka, for the invitation to participate in this Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) conference and for the opportunity to think with you this afternoon about the ever-daunting and challenging questions of mission and ministry today. In addition to this being a day of challenge, it is also a day of joy and gratitude. TEEM is celebrating its 20th birthday at this conference. For half of that time, as both Dean and faculty member, I have had the opportunity to serve and to participate in this program of preparation for ordained leadership in our church.