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A dream of mine has come true: I have been accepted to study theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University and take part in their new Theologos program!
Theologos is an experimental community centering a diverse selection of believing Oxford students in daily prayer and worship. The small cohort will study scripture, theology, apologetics and christian ministry. We will be unpacking the big questions of our generation in Oxford’s ancient halls. For far too long the realm of the spirit has gone unsung in the academy, and Theologos is seeking to remedy this.
Most notably, in residence is the authoritative theologian NT Wright; a foremost authority on the Apostle Paul and a personal hero of mine. His making himself available by meeting with Theologos weekly is a massive privilege. If he is unknown to you, imagine discussing your reading over lunch with a modern day CS Lewis. He’s a very big deal!
Wycliffe Hall has assembled a diverse group for the program. I personally have spent the last 7 years at Bethel where I completed three years of the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry and was discipled for 4 years in the realm of spiritual intelligence. I have focused on developing my gift of discerning of spirits and honing a strong awareness of atmospheres, relational dynamics and Heaven’s blueprints over humans and cities. I am honored to now take that experience into the scholastic halls of the academy!
Where this will lead, I don’t know —but I am no stranger to Oxford. Heaven likes this place. I worked for St Aldates, the Anglican church in the heart of Oxford from 2012 -2013, and have returned often since to build relationships with residents and minister to the city. In its streets I feel the massive creative potential and powerful authority the inhabitants are tapping into. Simon Ponsonby, a pastor of theology at St Aldates, explained to me that it was actually the plan of Adolf Hitler to rule the Third Reich from Oxford. Remarkably, the city, while beautiful and ancient, is not the prettiest of Europe, nor the most strategically situated. Hitler’s plans only make sense to those who look in the spirit.
This city, known for its intellectuals, is a seat of power. World leaders spend formative years in Oxford and many influential hearts and minds pass through it. It is a sobering privilege to worship amongst them, learn with them, and to pray for them. It is humbling and exciting to take part in a story so much bigger than me!
My flight is booked. My room secured. I even have all of my books for the course!
BUT like every great story a test has presented itself, my hurtle to overcome: I was denied the loan to cover my tuition.
I was genuinely surprised. I had a little cry, indulged a brief panic, and then asked a host of friends what the Lord was saying. I didn't tell them what the problem was, just asked for the solution.
Without even knowing the situation, the overwhelming response to their prayers was that I was to go. To jump, to buckle up, to launch, to trust and watch Him make it happen. And so that's where you find me: following Jesus into the unknown.
Here's the situation: I have less than a week to raise $25,000 to apply for my visa. The deadline is this Friday, August 14.
I know. This is literally impossible.
But also a wonderful wall worth walking through.
I think the Lord is assembling a puzzle, one that involves many players. I believe the launching of the Theologos program is a part of the interlocking jigsaw God is assembling in the earth to bring spiritual intelligence into the conversation.
I don’t profess to know the full picture, but I know that I too want to be a puzzle piece. I want to sit across from the brightest minds in Oxford’s darkest halls and speak not only from the mind or the heart, but spirit to spirit. I want to be on the streets of ”The City of Dreaming Spires” as other pieces awaken.
Will you invest in me?
Emily
Theologos is an experimental community centering a diverse selection of believing Oxford students in daily prayer and worship. The small cohort will study scripture, theology, apologetics and christian ministry. We will be unpacking the big questions of our generation in Oxford’s ancient halls. For far too long the realm of the spirit has gone unsung in the academy, and Theologos is seeking to remedy this.
Most notably, in residence is the authoritative theologian NT Wright; a foremost authority on the Apostle Paul and a personal hero of mine. His making himself available by meeting with Theologos weekly is a massive privilege. If he is unknown to you, imagine discussing your reading over lunch with a modern day CS Lewis. He’s a very big deal!
Wycliffe Hall has assembled a diverse group for the program. I personally have spent the last 7 years at Bethel where I completed three years of the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry and was discipled for 4 years in the realm of spiritual intelligence. I have focused on developing my gift of discerning of spirits and honing a strong awareness of atmospheres, relational dynamics and Heaven’s blueprints over humans and cities. I am honored to now take that experience into the scholastic halls of the academy!
Where this will lead, I don’t know —but I am no stranger to Oxford. Heaven likes this place. I worked for St Aldates, the Anglican church in the heart of Oxford from 2012 -2013, and have returned often since to build relationships with residents and minister to the city. In its streets I feel the massive creative potential and powerful authority the inhabitants are tapping into. Simon Ponsonby, a pastor of theology at St Aldates, explained to me that it was actually the plan of Adolf Hitler to rule the Third Reich from Oxford. Remarkably, the city, while beautiful and ancient, is not the prettiest of Europe, nor the most strategically situated. Hitler’s plans only make sense to those who look in the spirit.
This city, known for its intellectuals, is a seat of power. World leaders spend formative years in Oxford and many influential hearts and minds pass through it. It is a sobering privilege to worship amongst them, learn with them, and to pray for them. It is humbling and exciting to take part in a story so much bigger than me!
My flight is booked. My room secured. I even have all of my books for the course!
BUT like every great story a test has presented itself, my hurtle to overcome: I was denied the loan to cover my tuition.
I was genuinely surprised. I had a little cry, indulged a brief panic, and then asked a host of friends what the Lord was saying. I didn't tell them what the problem was, just asked for the solution.
Without even knowing the situation, the overwhelming response to their prayers was that I was to go. To jump, to buckle up, to launch, to trust and watch Him make it happen. And so that's where you find me: following Jesus into the unknown.
Here's the situation: I have less than a week to raise $25,000 to apply for my visa. The deadline is this Friday, August 14.
I know. This is literally impossible.
But also a wonderful wall worth walking through.
I think the Lord is assembling a puzzle, one that involves many players. I believe the launching of the Theologos program is a part of the interlocking jigsaw God is assembling in the earth to bring spiritual intelligence into the conversation.
I don’t profess to know the full picture, but I know that I too want to be a puzzle piece. I want to sit across from the brightest minds in Oxford’s darkest halls and speak not only from the mind or the heart, but spirit to spirit. I want to be on the streets of ”The City of Dreaming Spires” as other pieces awaken.
Will you invest in me?
Emily
Organizer and beneficiary
Emily Michelle
Organizer
Redding, CA
Emily Michelle
Beneficiary