Image friend

I'm not sure how long it will be on there but there is a picture of a good friend of mine from college on the Image Journal. Some of you know Jake Crist or have heard me talk about him; I haven't seen him since last October at his wedding. I guess this is what he is up to of late.

Career Objective & Path

Teach/lead workshops and retreats on male spirituality, incorporating initiation methods such as Vision Quest, a voluntary simplistic living philosophy and practicing wilderness survival skills as way of developing a vital, spiritual and whole masculinity.

Education Path:

Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, IN
Master of Divinity (M. Div)
Christian Spirituality, emphasis

*Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), Fort Wayne, IN
B.A. Anthropology 2006-present
Religious Studies, minor
Native American Studies, certificate

Manchester College, North Manchester, IN
B.A. Religion, not completed 1999-2001, 2005-2006

Greenville Senior High School, Greenville, OH
Vocational Carpentry Program 1995-1999

Related Experience:

Earth Heart Wilderness Vision Quest, Pine Barrens, NJ
Protector Course

Mens Rites of Passage (MROP), Ghost Ranch, NM
Discovery about masculine spirituality

Tom Browns Tracker School, Waretown, NJ
Standard Course

Earth Heart Wilderness Vision Quest, Pine Barrens, NJ
Four-Day Fast & Quest

*Licensed Minister, Pitsburg Church of the Brethren, Arcanum, OH
Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren 2000-present


- Note: In italics represents that I am planning to participate/attend but haven't done so yet.
* represents my current status.

Some kind of 'ology

For the better part of the last 7 years my major has been Religion. Since I transferred to IPFW they only have Religious Studies as a minor. And thankfully all my Religion courses from MC transferred, so I already have the minor in Religious Studies. So I was left with the choice of what will I choose to major in?

I have had numerous fields of study interest me of late, I actually came to college seven years ago as a Religion and Psychology double major, but I found out that Psychology doesn't interest me like other areas do. You might think that the logical choice would be Philosophy, it too doesn't keep my attention in the way its sibling, Religion does. I am very interested in Sociology with the cultural aspects that tie into religion. I even flirted with the idea of Biology in order to study wildlife better. Forestry and Natural Resources fascinate me to better understand and live off the earth.

I think I have found the major that fits me the most, Anthropology. The possibility of being a Sociology major is still there but I have two courses this fall in Anthropology and I will see if it is where I see myself. First off, I think Anthropology is a better fit than anything else because of my interest in older tribal cultures (i.e. Native American, Mayan, Incan, Aborigine etc.) and initiation rites. With a certificate in Native American Studies, it will encapsulate the specific areas of study that I want for my life at the present. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin this transition, it will most likely take just under two years to complete.

Christians support Israel to speed the Second Coming

Pastor John Hagee believes in putting up a replica Western Wall, affixing to the frames of doors, Mezuzahs, cases filled with a prayer and usually found in Jewish homes and a corridor decorated with pictures of all of Israel's Prime Ministers in his evangelical church in San Antonio. Now he is forming the first Christian PAC dedicated entirely to supporting Israel.

So in other words, he's willing to do virtually everything in his power to support Israel except convert! I think that Christianity has forgotten that Jesus was both a Jew and a Palestinian.