Jesus Movement Rockers Don’t Want a Rocking Chair!
A Jesus Movement Herald: Prof Hendricks
Recently I spent an hour with a man who motivated many of us during the Jesus Movement and one of the most important men in my life–Professor Howard Hendricks. I was in Dallas for a few days and scheduled some time in his office at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Prof has had a lot of health problems over the last few decades. On the outside he’s obviously not the dynamo I remember quickstepping across campus from one classroom to another where he kept us spellbound with the most effective teaching I ever sat under.
Back then, his energy seemed limitless, his strength seemed unrestricted, and his mind undiminishable.
It was obvious to me that my beloved mentor’s steps have slowed a little and his thoughts take a little longer to connect now days.
But I’ll tell you what has not changed: His passion for the Lord Jesus and his plans to serve Him.
As he walked me through the department he built at the seminary, the fire in his heart to make a difference for Jesus by mentoring the next generation burned brighter than ever before. I remember thinking, “Prof sounds like he’s planning on serving Christ for another 100 years!”
My next thought made me give him a huge hug. “This is the way I want to go out!”
Prof!
