Conversations

“We are seeking to develop a personal understanding of what is most important to all of us, not merely a technical understanding of what others have said in the past.” —David Norman

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You are reading the inaugural issue of Conversations, the Trinity Forum Academy newsletter, which we hope will soon become an anticipated staple in your inbox! The content will regularly include contributions from current Fellows, Alums, staff members, and guest speakers. The topics are wide open.

This e-newsletter contains a submission from David that encapsulates his first few weeks with the Fellows, an article from alumnus Joshua Hordern that highlights a topic close to his heart, and two journal entries written by Fellows Aaron Isley and Brad Bell, just a few weeks into their time at the Academy. We expect this newsletter to include our heart and our vision, and we pray that it is a powerful tool to connect current activity at Osprey Point with the greater TFA community. Let us know what you think!

Academy Update

From the Director

• A Few Weeks with the Fellows. Our new Executive Director David Norman reflects on his first month with the Academy class of 2007.

From the Fellows

• The Essence of Worship. A journal entry from Brad Bell on his struggles for an encompassing definition.
• The Big Three. A journal entry from Aaron Isley talks about “Call,” “Salvation,” and “Christian Living.”

Alumni Reflections

• Still Groaning? Joshua Hordern asks: When God calls us and our nations to repentance, do we groan in selfish stupidity? God’s gospel call is both personal and public and commands our attention. How will we respond?

Upcoming Conference

Mark your calendars now for the Wilberforce Weekend with Micheal Flaherty and others at Osprey Point. This “look at world-changing faith” runs January 19–21, 2007.

Reflections