September 27, 2022
David Fincher describes five common reasons students give for not attending college and five reasons students give for not attending a Christian college. Each reason is followed by a thoughtful response that can be used to start a discussion with potential students.
August 12, 2016
By David Fincher Will your church hire a recent Christian college graduate? Be careful! In my experience working at a Christian college and knowing many Christian college leaders, I”ve heard some sad stories. Unfortunate hiring decisions have hurt both the church and the young minister. In many cases, the student”s Christian college experience contained warnings. But Christian college faculty can give a reference or warning only if the student has given express written permission. Privacy laws protect a student”s official records, and so employees may not offer completely transparent advice. While attending a Christian college can provide many experiences parallel
December 28, 2014
By Jennifer Johnson At this summer”s North American Christian Convention, representatives from Emmanuel Christian Seminary, Ozark Christian College, Milligan College, and several churches participated in a workshop to discuss how our churches and our schools can partner to build stronger relationships and develop the leaders we need. “The changing landscape in America requires kingdom workers with a global perspective who can confront a secular culture with a Christian worldview,” says Phyllis Fox, director of church relations and the Youth in Ministry program at Milligan College and the coordinator of the workshop. “How can our Christian colleges and universities best prepare
August 30, 2011
College brings financial, academic, and social pressures, but Christian campus ministry offers students a vital opportunity for discipleship as they form values and habits that may last a lifetime.
March 10, 2011
LeRoy Lawson reflects on returning to Milligan College to teach freshman humanities, comparing generations of students while finding today’s freshmen young, challenged, curious, respectful, and delightful.
May 3, 2009
Four veteran campus ministers reflect on decades of reaching college students, describing spiritual openness, changing student habits, church partnerships, and why campus ministry remains a frontline mission field.
December 7, 2008
Doug Gibson urges churches to reconsider their financial support for Christian colleges, warning that rising costs may keep future ministers, missionaries, and leaders from receiving needed training.
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