Transitions are important. Often we lose students when their transition from one level to another is uncomfortable or awkward. Even lifetime churchgoers can feel like first-time visitors when it’s time to move up to a new class. Intentional student transitions help to ensure that the transition doesn’t become an exit. Middle School to High School In his chapter in The…
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Right now there is a great deal of buzz about Health Care and what the new law means for everyone. I am sure the debate will continue to rage as everyone wants to be heard. All of this discussion and debate has caused me to think about ministries that are concerned about both Health Care and Soul Care. This Health…
Why do students today choose not to become a Christian? Too often the reason is related to a negative experience with someone wearing the Christian label. Sometimes it is a life event or circumstance that does not fit neatly into the world of “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” Perhaps others reject the truth about Christ because they just do not…
Perhaps you remember the commercial of the rugged cowboys riding across the prairie ropes in hand. Due to historical reference you think they are herding cattle but then as the camera pans out, your senses are momentarily confused as you see thousands of . . . . . cats. I really do not remember the point of the commercial but…
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary I spent three days last week on the campus of SEBTS in Wake Forest, NC. The campus is beautiful, with stately southern brick buildings in the heart of the historic district. The greatest assets of the college and seminary however, are their students. I was there to teach a couple of classes for my friend, Dr.…
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