Author Archives: Jeff Block

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About Jeff Block

Lover and follower of Jesus, the long awaited King. Husband and father. Pastor, writer, and engineer. Learning how to be Found in Jesus, and helping others to do the same.

Ugandan Shillings For Sale

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Jeff Block

Just when you thought you’d read the last update about Uganda… But this has become such a comedy of errors that I couldn’t resist sharing. Uganda’s currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). When I visited, the conversion rate was approximately … Continue reading →

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Lord, it belongs not to my care

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Jeff Block

Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. If life be long, I will be glad, That I may long obey; If … Continue reading →

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The Sum of the Gospel: Toward an Evangelical Catechism

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Jeff Block

I wrote this last fall and had originally intended to publish it then. Better late than never, I guess. It is the result of significant reading and study for one of the core systematic theology classes in the M.Div curriculum … Continue reading →

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Three Theological Reflections After Uganda

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Jeff Block

I went to Uganda with two objectives. First, to engage and learn from the people there. I wanted to meet them, be exposed to their culture, and generally expand my knowledge of people who are far away and very different … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #3: A New Map of the World

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Jeff Block

After I returned home from my short-term missions trip to Uganda, an insightful member of my church asked me, “What can the American church do for the church in Uganda?” Great question! Having spent time reflecting since then, I thought … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #2: Love, Sheep, and Uganda

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jeff Block

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as … Continue reading →

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