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Vision for Ministry
Play by RS Thomas
Your move I would have
said, but he was not
playing; my game a dilemma
that was without horns.
As though one can sit at table
with God! His mind shines
on the black and white
squares. We stake our all
on the capture of the one
queen, as though to hold life
to ransom. He, if he plays, plays
unconcernedly among the pawns.
So often, when it comes to small talk with students I find the conversation takes two directions. In one we ask about their future (what do you want to be when you grow up?), and in another we advise them to enjoy their time now (Live it up, because someday… – add a list of responsibilities!).
These conversations are good; yet, both topics emphasize that the purpose of life is in the future: future job, future responsibilities. It is true, students “are the future”, but this language passes over the reality that their life has purpose NOW! As the poem notes, God plays among the pawns! Middle School may seem a trivial time, but our Father desires to work miracles in the life of your child. These students will transform their life, family, friends, schools, and community through the power of Christ!
My hope, my prayer, is the middle school ministry of FBC Augusta may join the play of God… Feel free to contact me for more information or come and join us in the Harbor.
A Couple of Messages…
I was the speaker on the Reach Television broadcast:
I often deliver the message in contemporary when Greg is gone. This past December I made speacial bulletins that did not have service orders. Instead they included images that distract us from pursuing God’s purpose in our lives (Contemporary Bulletin). I also made a video which played off the “I am a PC” commercials and instead everyone said, “I am a minister”.
Check out the “I am a Minister” Video
Check out my Contemporary Service Message
Who is Sean Taylor?…
I suppose epic tales will be written about me someday, but for now I am completely happy eating coffee ice cream with my beautiful wife, Megan, and amazing little girls, Ivy and Phoebe. All three will demand I share the ice cream… which makes it all the better (granted Phoebe is a little young, but she is already after ice cream).
My favorite baseball team is the Kansas City Royals (where I grew up) and I always believe this will be the year… of course my hopes and dreams might as well be stuffed in Ivy’s build-a-bear! Still, throughout my travels, from SBU (where I met Meg), to Truett Seminary, and now here in Augusta I always have hope! And who knows, this could be the year…
As for Megan, she grew up in Tulsa and roots for the Royals out of love. She was a high school teacher (supporting me through seminary, beauty and brains) before Ivy came and now she is a full-time mom. Ivy was born March 10, 2006. People always ask where the name came from and I must admit we discovered the name in The Village, a movie by M. Night Shyamalan (who is my favorite director, all of his movies have theological significance!).
As added joy little Phoebe Rose arrive in May! Her name is one of significance found in Romans 16:1 (not from Friends, though we may use smelly cat as a lullaby…). And do not worry, I am already indoctrinating her to walk the path of champions (as you can tell from the picture).
Check out our family blog, which is really all about Ivy and Phoebe (click here or use the link on the right)!
Click here for a copy of my resume: Sean Taylor Resume
