I am a retired Army Chaplain, currently working on a doctorate in religious studies, and teaching classes for adults, college (US Air Force Academy, formerly West Point), and high school (homeschool enrichment classes in a Biblical Worldview). I was ordained in 1979.
To which I say: impressive. We might even be around the same age and I am an veteran as well (USAF).
Since Sorensen does not seem interested in a dialogue here, although I don't think he's totally off track, what are your eschatological views?
I have talked at length with my Pastor, who incidentally favors a post-Trib position about my mid-Trib, or more correctly put, pre-Wrath Rapture position. He has said I have made some impressive arguments for my position. I even presented (with his concurrence) a two-part presentation to my church last year in lieu of regular services to explain the mid-Trib position.
I am interested in any views you might have on those things I have written on here in this thread as well as your own position and interpretation of Scripture.
(I am currently involved in a tent-making ministry mode - I have a full-time job as a computer application developer)