The Pastor’s Pen

I never thought I’d be that person—publishing my grad school papers on the internet. But here we are.

To be honest, I started seminary to go deeper, not to go public. I wasn’t looking to build a platform. I was just trying to reconcile some of the tensions I’ve carried in ministry, the pressure to perform, the burnout that sneaks up when no one’s looking, the quiet questions that surface after another long Sunday. And along the way, I started writing papers. Not just for grades, but for clarity. For healing. For hope.

Somewhere between the Greek flashcards and theological frameworks, I realized these papers weren’t just academic exercises. They were reflections of the journey I was on as a pastor, a husband, a dad, and someone who still believes the Church matters.

So here’s what you can expect from The Pastor’s Pen: unpolished thoughts with pastoral weight. Research papers that wrestle with real questions. Reflections from seminary life that I hope will serve leaders, teachers, or anyone trying to hold onto grace in the grind.

If you’re looking for quick quotes or viral soundbites, you might be in the wrong place. But if you’ve ever wondered how theology meets real life—or how Paul’s letters can speak into your exhaustion—this might feel like home.

Thanks for being here. Let’s chase truth together—not to impress anyone, but to be transformed.

Grace and grit,
Felix