Articles for tag: Bible College

April 20, 2008

Christian Standard

The Phone Keeps Ringing

READ THE SIDEBAR: “Answering the Call” By Andy Hansen It happens every day. Sometimes several times during the day. The phone rings. The request is consistently the same, and always urgent. The phone calls come from rural areas, urban areas, and from churches””small, medium, large, and “mega.” Churches that are growing, churches that are stagnant, churches both established and recently planted. All kinds of churches call. Churches meeting in traditional buildings, churches meeting in shopping plazas and movie theaters. Churches from every region throughout the country. These calls are made by ministers, associate ministers, friends of Christ In Youth, and

March 16, 2008

Christian Standard

Why Attend Christian College? 26 Schools Give Their Answer

By Staff Alberta Bible College Calgary, Alberta, Canada It”s not for everyone, but you might consider attending Alberta Bible College if: “¢ You enjoy learning in the way that you learn! To learn to ride a bicycle, you ride a bicycle. To learn to serve Christ, you serve Christ. Experiential learning at its best . . . without academic compromise . . . that”s ABC! About one-third of ABC grads successfully complete graduate programs, others “hit the ground running” in various ministry pursuits, and still others transfer into other programs, taking their ministry formation experience with them. “¢ You don”t

March 12, 2008

Christian Standard

Interview with Justin Bilyeu

By Brad Dupray As a senior at Cincinnati Christian University, 22-year-old Justin Bilyeu is honing his leadership skills as captain of both the basketball and baseball teams and as a dormitory resident assistant. In his “spare time” he is a member of the golf team, too. More importantly, Justin is studying for ministry by pursuing a BA in biblical studies. Justin says, “Cincinnati has a preaching degree, but I chose the biblical studies route to go a little more in depth. I”ll use my summer internships to gain preaching experience.” Justin grew up at the Okolona Christian Church in Louisville,

July 18, 2007

Christian Standard

A Tale of Two Conferences

  I recently attended two religious conferences. At one, men wore light suits with white shirts and pale ties. More than one was wearing walking shoes with Velcro closures. Hair, when present, was gray or white. Many at the venerable conference spoke in absolute terms. They talked of great orators and their aging Bible college buddies. They made frequent reference to the loss of regard for the Bible and the tried-and-true worship they love. They lamented that if things don”t change, the church is in big trouble. At the second conference the men wore Hawaiian shirts with stone-washed jeans and

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