The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024
Jul 9, 2024
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Dean of undergraduate education, Richard A. Gill, delves into the covenantal journey of disciple-scholarship, emphasizing spiritual observations, divine guidance, embracing wonder in nature, building a covenant community, and integrating discipleship with scholarly pursuits.
Embark on a covenantal journey through spiritual growth and academic pursuits.
Develop spiritual strengths and unique gifts as a disciple scholar.
Deep dives
The Covenantal Journey of Disciples Scholarship
The podcast episode discusses the concept of a covenantal journey drawing from the experience of Polynesian voyagers who used celestial navigation to explore the Pacific Ocean. The importance of making daily observations and choices in spiritual growth and academic pursuits is highlighted. It emphasizes the need to seek spiritual signs and celestial landmarks to stay on the path intended by God.
Developing Spiritual Strengths and Gifts
The episode delves into the significance of developing spiritual strengths and unique gifts as a disciple scholar. It emphasizes the importance of being drawn towards specific people or issues by the Spirit, refining personal strengths, and recognizing God's guidance in one's life. Examples are provided to illustrate how individuals can refine their talents and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Navigating the Path of Return and Reflection
The podcast explores the idea of voyages of discovery, settlement, and return in the context of spiritual and scholarly growth. It discusses the critical aspect of returning to God through gratitude, service, and reflection on life choices. The episode concludes with a personal experience of facing mortality that prompts deep reflection on discipleship, scholarly pursuits, and ultimate return to God.
As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Richard A. Gill, dean of undergraduate education, delivered this devotional address on July 9, 2024. You can access the talk here.