The Leader’s Way 75: The Seminarian Takeover!
Dec 8, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Whitney Kimball Coe, a third-year MDiv student preparing for ordination, shares her journey from nonprofit work to seminary. Misty Krasawski, with a rich background in ministry and family life, reveals her late but transformative application experience. Jae Kirkland-Rice, a PhD candidate and second-year MDiv student, discusses the balance of academia and spiritual formation. Together, they explore the diverse paths to seminary, the significance of community, and the unexpected joys of their spiritual journeys.
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Protect Intentional Breaks And Basic Care
- Intentionally build breaks into your schedule and guard them as real rest. Use movement like hiking or basic self-care (eat, hydrate, go outside) to stay centered during busy seasons.
First-Day Humility In The Chapel
- Whitney recalled her first disorienting morning in St. Luke's Chapel where she felt unsure of the liturgical customs. Over time she learned the rhythms and now participates without needing prompts.
Decorations Spark Unexpected Emotion
- Misty described tears of gratitude while decorating the common room and noticing how deeply she loves the people she'll soon leave. The joy of close, seasonal moments makes upcoming transitions bittersweet.