Torrance does indeed have much to offer pastors. In my pastoral ministry, the problem with reading theologians such as Torrance was more an issue of time. For those who have been in parish ministry they know the incredible time demands. In addition, there are many churches that simply don’t cultivate the value of reading theologians like Torrance (or a host of others).

I am interested in what it would like look for more churches and pastors to cultivate those values.

Thanks for your comment.

Kyle –

Your comments remind me of how John Coe defined “curiosity” as the pursuit of knowledge without the love of God and neighbor as its intended end. That concerns teleology as well and when set in that register, it shifts the entire focus.

In that regard as well – I have a long way to go…

Kent

There is a sense where this sentiment forces me to constantly evaluate what I am doing when I “do” theology. If I am honest, the teleology of my task is much more often “new” knowledge rather than something like faithfulness or prayer. I guess I am not a very good theologian either!