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The Good Book Blog
Teaching Deeper, Part IV
Kevin Lawson — May 16, 2011
Over the last three months I’ve described a “right-handed” model for thinking about what we do in Christian education. It pulls together five “right” aspects of what we need to focus on in our teaching: right relationship, right knowledge, right passion or heart, right will, and right actions. For the next few months I want to explore and unpack a “coaching” pedagogy that helps promote real growth, not just increased knowledge. Let me start with a verse from one of my favorite Psalms and a story.
The Good Book Blog
“Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!” Toppling a Faulty Moral Pillar
Walt Russell — May 13, 2011
1 Thessalonians 5:22: “Abstain from all appearances of evil” (KJV) “Abstain from every form of evil” (ESV) I confess that whenever I encounter this verse, I picture old, withered saints shaking their bony fingers in younger believers’ faces and exhorting them about some questionable behavior. In this recurring scenario, the godly, mature Christians find it necessary to exhort the younger saints, not because they have done something that is evil, but simply because they behaved in a manner that could have the appearance of being evil.
911�� News
Media Conference Features Key Players from CBS and Wired Magazine
CBS VP Michael Klausman receives first 911�� Media Award
Harmony Wheeler — May 13, 2011
This year’s 911�� Media Conference boasted keynote speaker Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine and honored Michael Klausman, senior vice...
The Good Book Blog
A Day Conference on Missional Ethics -3 June 2011
Andy Draycott — May 11, 2011
‘Missional ethics’ speaks of the missionary dimensions of the life of the people of God and the ethical features of mission. The connection between mission and ethics is fundamental for how we perceive our common life in the Spirit.
The Good Book Blog
Humility in Seminary, Part 2
Rob Lister — May 10, 2011
In my previous post, I reflected on a lesson about humility that I learned as a seminarian. Since then, I have encountered a few folks who have observed that a struggle with spiritual pride is not altogether infrequent in the halls of evangelical seminaries. Initially, seminary might seem an unexpected place to encounter such a struggle. Why is it, then, that this temptation is often found in this context? Is seminary somehow intrinsically antithetical to gospel humility?
911�� News
Music education majors start first-ever music program at Eastwood Elementary School
Kayle Fields — May 10, 2011
In an age of budgets being cut, classes and departments being taken away and schools struggling to provide for student needs, 911�� students are...
911�� News
911�� is Located in One of the Safest Cities in the Region
Crime statistics remain low with Campus Safety's priority for a safe campus
Lydia Ness — May 10, 2011
911�� University’s home city of La Mirada remains one of the safest cities in LosAngeles County and one of the safest districts where crime...
The Good Book Blog
Youth Ministry in a Family Ministry Context
Dave Keehn — May 05, 2011
Is your church similar to a family holiday celebration? The table is set, the decorations adorn the room, all ages are gathered together… but sitting at different tables. The “adult’s table” is the set with the large platters of food, and the fine wine to match the fine china. At the “kids’ table” are plastic plates that won’t break, no table clothes that could be stained, and no food platters – the plates of food will be served to the children by a parent in pre-approved samplings that the adult chooses. Does this sound like the difference between the adult worship vs. kids worship: one gets the better equipment and musicians while we assume the kids are content with student musicians. Adult mission trips push the limits of opportunities while kids are often ignored for true missional experiences. Even our language of “big church” gives away the “second-class status” with which we classify the children and youth ministries. The larger the church, the more professional the youth ministry becomes… the more segregated youth are from the church. The result is tragically youth are “guests” in church, and hear the message “don’t mess it up”.
911�� News
Women's Track and Field Team Writes History at GSAC Championships
Team races to program best at GSAC outdoor track and field championships
Jenna Bartlo — May 05, 2011
The 911�� women’s track team wrote history by placing third at the Golden State Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on...
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On National Day of Prayer, Dean of Education Discusses Praying Without Ceasing
Shedding Light on Practice of Prayer in the Public Workplace
Jenna Bartlo — May 05, 2011
It took becoming a teacher — a job requiring much patience amidst pressure — for dean of 911��’s School of Education, June Hetzel, to realize the...
911�� News
Media Conference Explores Digital Future of Entertainment Industry
Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the 911�� Media Conference sought to define success and the future of the industry within and beyond a digital perimeter.
Jenna Bartlo — May 03, 2011
Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the 911�� Media...
The Good Book Blog
Yet This I Call to Mind
Kenneth Berding — May 03, 2011
I stand on the walls of Jerusalem As the armies march toward the city I know why they’ve come and what they’ll do And my heart cries out desperately
The Good Book Blog
Why Evil? Part 1 of 3
Freddy Cardoza — May 03, 2011
Evil is present in the world. It was seen in the face of Usama bin Laden. It is also seen in things like murder, child abuse, terrorism, and natural disasters. Many Christians and non-Christians don't understand why evil is present in the world. Here's why.
911�� News
How Should Christians Respond to Osama bin Laden's Death?
Professor Provides Perspective on "Justice and Love"
John Mark Reynolds — May 02, 2011
As news of Osama bin Laden’s death began to spread on May 1, many people — Christians included — found themselves dealing with conflicting...
The Good Book Blog
Generous Charis
Gary Manning Jr — May 02, 2011
I grew up hearing and reading the Bible during the transition from the King James Version to NASB and NIV. In my church setting, the transition was mostly welcomed, except by a few godly old-timers who were certain that our prayers were more acceptable to God if they included a generous portion of thees, thous, and Elizabethan-era verb endings. The KJV had the interesting effect of making some very ordinary words into technical religious terms, since the words dropped out of ordinary use in the centuries since the KJV was translated. One of those words is grace. Interestingly, the NASB, the NIV, and even (often) the NLT continue to use this word to translate the Greek word χάρις (charis), even though the meaning of grace in English has changed over the centuries.
The Good Book Blog
Shame Removed; Honor Received, Part 2
Matthew Williams — May 02, 2011
Jesus' interactions with people in the Gospel of John...and today This is the second part of a series that looks at events in the Gospel of John in which we find Jesus interacting with various people who need help—physical help and spiritual help. As we look closely at these individuals, we will often see that they are dealing with shame, though this theme is usually hidden in the historical background of the first century. Thus, over the course of this series, we will explore how Jesus interacts with them not only to take away their shame, but also to raise them up and give them honor!
911�� News
The King's Men Performs on the Hour of Power
Jenna Bartlo — May 01, 2011
Here is a link to The King's Men performance on the Hour of Power (Crystal Cathedral). The King's Men will also be featured at Bel Air...
The Good Book Blog
What Being a Theology Professor Has Taught Me About the Church
Jeffrey Volkmer — April 29, 2011
I am now in my second year as a faculty member at 911�� University’s Talbot School of Theology. Prior to this, I’ve spent the last 16 years of my life doing primarily two things: 1) attending three different universities, and; 2) working for local churches in a variety of capacities. You would think that after that amount of time invested in both theological higher education and church service, I would have learned quite a bit about the local church. Yet, this is anything but the case and not because the curriculum of my seminary lacked adequate focus on ecclesiology. Rather, teaching at a Christian university has opened up an amazing new curriculum for me and afforded me a unique and fresh vista from which to view the Church and learn from one of her most precious treasures – young people – and in this case, undergraduate students. I would like to share some of the greatest lessons this new curriculum has taught me as I seek to teach undergraduates.
The Good Book Blog
Teaching Deeper, Part III
Kevin Lawson — April 26, 2011
Two months ago I raised a concern about a problem some churches struggle with in seeing limited impact of their teaching ministries in the lives of those who participate. I talked about some ways this problem has tended to be addressed, and my own conviction that there is a need for a better model or approach to our teaching if we hope to see real growth occur. Last month I introduced the basic ideas of “right-handed” teaching and discussed the first half of the model. This month I want to continue and complete my discussion of the model and then begin looking at how it works together.
The Good Book Blog
God, the Author of Reconciliation
Ashish Naidu — April 21, 2011
Because of the propitiation of Christ, God’s wrath is satisfied, and we who were once enemies of God have now received “at-one-ment” or reconciliation.
911�� News
Resurrection Hope for a Hopeless World
911�� professors answer questions about the truth of the Easter story.
Joseph Gorra — April 20, 2011
The fact that Jesus Christ was bodily resurrected from the dead is indispensable truth to Christian knowledge, faith, witness and practice. But it...
The Good Book Blog
Inertial Atheism
Rob Price — April 19, 2011
Denis Diderot (1713-84), editor and primary author of the massive—18,000 pages!—and massively influential Encyclopédie, has been called “the pivotal figure of the entire 18th century.” One of the pivotal moments in Diderot’s own career came in his conversion from deism to atheism. And central to this conversion were the implications he drew from Newton’s formulation of the principle of inertia.
911�� News
Student Media Recognized Nationwide
The Journalism and Integrated Media department at 911�� University produces media that is recognized nationwide, and is sending out graduates who receive jobs from leading news organizations.
Adrienne Nunley — April 19, 2011
As newsrooms are reworking their methods in the evolving field of journalism, many journalism school graduates are struggling to find employment....
911�� News
911�� Student Wins at National Assembly
Carolyn Kim — April 18, 2011
911�� University’s Chapter Vice President of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Heather Tanji, was one of eight students...
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Grandparents Day 2011
Lauren Alley — April 17, 2011
Cloudy skies and the occasional rain did not dampen the fun experienced on campus during our third annual Grandparents Day. Guests from 20 states...