5 Years Old?

I was at the Australian Missiology Conference last night. Dr David Tacey was speaking. It was an immence session. It was amazing to just take in what he has to offer. He is a Professor at LaTrobe Uni and teaches English, English Lit and Spirituality. He is the author of more then a few books and publications including 'The Spirituality Revolution'... which I made students read in my Church in Australian Culture subject at Burleigh College.

Two things stand out from last night (well actually several but two for now!). First, Tacey draws much of his conclusions from his students. He really listens to them. He truely understands what teaching is about. No wonder that his spirituality courses are packed out at LaTrobe. People of all perspectives come and engage and he guides them from his more then substantial perspective of literature, philosophy, psychology and theology.

Second. He made a comment that really spoke to me... He commented that the faith that many churches taught was one that was suitable for a '5 year old's faith' but not for an adult. He commented about the use of the Bible, the simplistic aswers given that don't stand up to the 'test of real life', and the lack of spiritual direction/adult faith development. And I thought... 'Yep, he's got a point there... a big one'.

Paul spoke of this. He said that as believers we are meant to move on from 'milk' to 'meat'.