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Following Your Passion
Notice how the sun breaks right
over Wayne Hopkins’ shoulder
when he’s working with “his kids.”
of Saturday morning meetings, Saturday
afternoons off, and two morning services
each Sunday. Real weekends are rare, but
I try to take time off on Mondays and
Tuesdays if I do not have a class on those
nights.
Whenever I have free time, I make myself
available to the young people of my church.
With about 20 high school and college kids
under my watch, I’m always receiving a text
message or Facebook notice about someone’s
sports or school activity. Most important, I
try to be a liaison between the kids and their
parents when necessary.
I am on track for ordination at my church,
and although I could apply for a full-time
pastoral job now, I will not begin that
process until later in 2009.
Wayne’s Advice
My advice to those contemplating a radical
change to follow their passions is simple.
First, save cash – it’s always helpful. Second,
don’t be embarrassed to let people know
when you need help. Many opportunities
go to waste because no one claims them.
And, most important, “Seek first the
kingdom of God and all these things will be
added unto you.”
Go, Cavs! ■
Wayne Hopkins ’91 is currently studying
for a Master of Divinity degree at Fuller
Theological Seminary in Pasadena,
California.
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