OMS - a year of preparation

And so I start, I had a discernment meeting with a small group of prospectives, an Aussie, Irish, another yankee and me. I guess we passed, and I await the opportunity to join a cohort to study together, ask questions, and try each other out. I’m anxious to get going! I’ve sent my guidebook and list of materials I’ve read to my pastor, hoping to meet and get his idea of it all. 

    Not long ago I heard the account of Jim Jones and the suicide cult he had and want to make sure that another learned man sees what I’m entering into. There are no red flags for me, but I want to assure those around me that this is all ok … albeit a bit out of the American Evangelical norm.