Episode 13: Seminary and Pastorship with Ryan Wassell

01/09/24 • 45 min

Today's Episode
Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Pastor Ryan Wassell! Ryan is a husband, father of four, and the lead pastor of Calvary Redeeming Grace in Lakewood, Colorado. As we ask Ryan about his time in seminary and his role as lead pastor, we focus on the role Koine Greek played in his development as a pastor and the role Greek currently plays in his preparation for teaching on Sunday mornings. Ryan shares his passion for theology and encourages believers to invest in the local church and to be discipled.
Our Mission
We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.

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We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.

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Our Mission
We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table.