I'm really excited about next week's series of blogs. My dad, Paul , will carry the blogging load all week in a series called, "Fetterisms."Let me tell you a little bit about my dad.
To the three boys who call him "Pop," our father is one of those larger-than-life figures. While he started his career as a local church minister, the largest portion of his dosier shows accomplishments in higher education.
For 25 years, Pop was the academic dean for the Huntington University Graduate School for Christian Ministries. He took a dying graduate program in 1972 and turned it around with innovative strategies. In 1997, he rejoined the faculty ranks at the University, teaching courses in Bible and religion. At 74, dad is still at HU, enjoying his many teaching and mentoring opportunities to students who call him "Papa Fetters." Pop has written and/or edited 5 books (one in history and theology) and wrote countless articles. He's been honored many times over by churches, a denomination, and a university. This fall, Dad will have a chapel named after him on the Huntington University campus.
But, with all his academic professionalism, my brother Brooks says, "Dad is as common as a clod." Pop is an everyday theologian, not an ivory tower thinker. His brand of theology is incredibly practical. It's for everyday living. It has personality and wit. And, it has shaped his sons' work ethic, respect for authority, relationships with God, respect for women, and maintainence of personal integrity.
Dad's wisdom is shared with memorable one-liners that stick. Things like, "You don't have to like liver to eat it," remind me to persist with a situation or endeavor that is necessary whether I enjoy it or not. It's Pop's wit and wisdom that I want to share with you next week. I hope you enjoy.
Welcome to blogging, Pop!
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