Making Space for Students to Grow
I’m a big believer in Christian higher education. Young adults raised in Christian homes often reach a period of deep struggle in […]
Category: Spiritual Formation
Revisiting The Great Commission On Campus
Jesus tells us in Matthew 28 to make disciples. We practice that well through church and ministry activity but often times we […]
Tomorrow’s BIG is Today’s SMALL
German philosopher, J. W. Goethe: Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all aspects […]
Civility on Campus
Do your students treat others with civility? An odd question for 2010, really. But it’s the buzz on quite a few campuses. […]
A La Carte Christianity
When I was a young boy I used to be a pretty particular eater. I can remember going out for meals with […]
Listening In As Jesus Prays
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about lately: When Jesus prays, we should pay attention. It is Jesus’ final night with his disciples. […]
Educating for Shalom – Rediscovering the Childlike Creativity of Faith
I have a friend who recently became her granddaughter’s guardian. It is like rediscovering the world all over again, she told me. […]
Creativity and Calling
Years ago, one of my music instructors introduced me to the wonders of jazz. I came to love its freedom and improvisation, […]
The Art of Teaching Scripture
Collegiate ministry is a time of great transition, and therefore great opportunity. Students are at a place in life that is completely […]
The Future of Education 2010 – 2020
As we race into the second decade of the 21st century we find university and college students everywhere searching for answers to […]