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  • The Good Book Blog

    Apprenticed Leadership Development

    Dave Keehn — 

    Jesus Christ faced a myriad of challenges when he walked this Earth; developing the leadership team to continue his mission of redemption, i.e. through the Church after his ascension back to heaven, is one that is easy to underestimate. A glimpse of the training methodology for his disciples is seen in the discourse recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 10:1-8.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Sacred Space and Art in the Early Church

    Ashish Naidu — 

    I have often wondered if the lack of interest in the external beauty of sacred space and décor, which characterizes much of our church culture today, is due to the struggle with dualism? Or is it due to the residual sense of over-correction that we have inherited from the Reformation movement? I suspect it may be both.

  • ŷַ News

    One Common Goal: Teaching Effectively in the U.S. and in the Middle East

    Professors Address Issues of Technology, Critical Thinking, and Special Education to 250 Lebanese Educators

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    All students—from America or Lebanon—need teachers who can motivate them to love learning. Four professors from ŷַ’s School of Education...

  • ŷַ News

    Nursing Director Is Semi-Finalist for National Contest

    Susan Elliott has chance to win Johnson & Johnson "Amazing Nurses" contest

    Heather Tanji — 

    Susan Elliott, the director of ŷַ’s Department of Nursing, has been selected as one of 20 semi-finalists for the Johnson & Johnson’s “...

  • ŷַ News

    Student Swimmers Double as Life-Saving Rescuers

    Two ŷַ athletes respond to emergency situations while lifeguarding at Newport Beach

    Jessica Airey — 

    Water is no unfamiliar territory for first-year Newport Beach lifeguards Bretton Smith and Nathan Roe. Both are accustomed to braving the waves...

  • ŷַ News

    Danish Artist's Interpretation of Creation On Display at BIola

    Roberta Ahmanson's Collection of Maja Lisa Engelhardt's Art Hosted at ŷַ's Art Gallery.

    Melissa Soto — 

    A art exhibit of Maja Lisa Engelhardt's work from the Roberta Ahmanson collection is currently on display at ŷַ as part of the university's...

  • The Good Book Blog

    How To Plant Flags

    Erik Thoennes — 

    There is always a tension between the purity and unity of the church. How do Christians decide how much weight to put on certain beliefs? Here is how I think we need to figure out how to plant flags wisely.

  • ŷַ News

    Influential Hispanic Leader Speaks at ŷַ Chapel

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Sammy Rodriguez

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Heralded by CNN as “one of the most influential leaders in the Latino community,” Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Lessons on Leadership, Pt. 4: Plurality Vs. Singularity

    Ben Shin — 

    One the trickiest situations within leadership, has to do with how many people should be leading the church. Many people and cultures would strongly suggest a singular or monarchial type leader for the church while others would suggest a plurality of leaders. Which one is correct? Which model is the wisest? And what does the Word of God says about this? This entry will suggest that the Scriptures prescribe a plurality of leadership as being the wisest and most widely practiced model for leadership for the church.

  • ŷַ News

    ŷַ Youth Theater Receives Grant From Wells Fargo

    Wells Fargo Grant Keeps Youth Theater Going

    Alethia Selby — 

    The ŷַ Youth Theater received a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank in support of the theater’s service to junior high and high school students...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Reading Divine Providence

    Rob Price — 

    In A.D. 410, the eternal and (so it was thought) invincible city of Rome was invaded by a foreign army. How could this have happened? Many pagans thought they knew who was to blame: the Christians.

  • ŷַ News

    Professor Talks Politics On Frank Pastore

    Why Christians Shy Away From Politics

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    ŷַ professor Scott Waller shared an astounding statistic with radio show host Frank Pastore on his show Tuesday, Sept. 13. Waller found that...

  • ŷַ News

    Michael Chang Inspires Students at Chapel Service

    Jessica Airey — 

    Professional tennis player and ŷַ board member Michael Chang delivered an encouraging message to the student body on Friday, Sept....

  • ŷַ News

    Alumna Featured in September Issue of Vogue Magazine

    Beth Jones Models Vibrant Faith in Fashion Industry

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Less than a decade after sitting on Metzger Lawn waiting for her name to be called, fashion blogger and stylist Beth Jones (’06) — “Beth Turner”...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Four Thoughts on Christian Prayer

    Rob Lister — 

    Recently, the church I attend concluded a summer sermon series on prayer that encouraged my prayer life. Now that the series is over, I thought it might be useful to jot a brief reflection on several of the key points that have stuck with me throughout this series.

  • ŷַ News

    New Book Mind Your Faith Helps College Students Thrive in Mind, Faith, and Character

    Professor Discusses New Book on Radio Show

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Universities are notorious for ravaging the minds of young Christians, according to professor David Horner, who was interviewed on the Frank...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    In Print: Fall 2011

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Earthen Vessels: Why Our Bodies Matter to our Faith, by Matthew Lee Anderson (’04), Bethany House, June 2011. Our bodies matter. Christians today...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Get to Know: Fall 2011

    Li-shan Hung, world-class pianist

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. It’s an old joke, and not a particularly funny one. But ŷַ professor Li-shan Hung...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    ŷַns Up Close: Fall 2011

    Ryan Callis ('02), artist, designer, assistant to Jim Carrey

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    In the nine years since Ryan Callis (’02) graduated from ŷַ, the Long Beach, Calif.-based painter has had his work shown in galleries...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Handling ‘Heroes’ in Hebrews 11

    Kenneth Way — 

    The Last Word features posts from the Talbot School of Theology faculty blog, The Good Book Blog. An extended version of this post was first...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Where Are They Now?: Fall 2011

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Jenny Dayco (’01) has been designing and creating her own jewelry for the past six years. Her jewelry designs have been featured in magazines such...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Alumni Files: Fall 2011

    Survey Says ...

    Rick Bee — 

    Several alumni surveys have been completed in recent months that have helped us gain significant insights on both our alumni services and your...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Fresh Landscapes of the Heart: Nature as Sacred Space

    Natasha Duquette — 

    “I am not ashamed to own that I believe that the whole universe, heaven and earth, air and seas, the divine constitution and history of the holy...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    The Illusionist

    Artist Gregory Michael Hernandez (’99) bends reality with his imaginative, geometrical installations

    Betsi L. Freeman — 

    Visitors to the Emma Gray Headquarters art gallery this summer were immersed in a 3-D optical illusion: Flatland, an installation project by...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Chronos, Kairos and Tea Breaks

    Kurt Simonson — 

    “Take my tired body, my confused mind, and my restless soul into your arms, and give me rest, simple quiet rest.” These words from Henri Nouwen’s...