John Brown University's Student Newspaper
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Following the call of Scripture to care for orphans, the church is increasing its involvement in the foster care system. 25 percent of Protestant or nondenominational church attenders know “someone from their church [who] has been involved in foster care over the past year,” according to LifeWay Research, a research […]
Oscar Romero, archbishop of El Salvador from 1977 to 1980, became the first Latin American saint to be canonized by the Catholic church. An outspoken opponent of the nation’s civil war, Romero was assassinated while giving mass in 1980. Pope Francis officiated his canonization ceremony on Oct. 13 at the […]
Desiring that students strengthen fellowship with their neighbors, Walker Hall and the Student Ministries Leadership Team have forged a new partnership. While campus-wide Growth Groups have been a John Brown University tradition for instilling spiritual growth, a new pilot program focused on tying together social and spiritual aspects seeks to […]
As brightly-colored crayons roll across the table into small energetic hands, children experience the love of Christ through the encouragement of student mentors smiling at their budding masterpieces. ARTreach, a John Brown University CAUSE ministry, invites students to build relationships with the children of Colcord, Oklahoma through art projects, games […]
Amidst the smoke, lights and high energy games, campers and counselors alike experience the ever-looming “Jesus High”—a spiritual climax with little to no results. Campers and counselors often lose the sensation of a strengthened relationship with God and fellow Christians once they pack their bags and return to normal life. […]
As Ryan Boyette, founder of Nuba Reports, met with two reporters in his home, he heard the sound of a descending plane headed in their direction. “I remember telling the reporters, ‘I think this plane is going to bomb us.’ They were like, ‘No, there’s no way they know where […]
With the increase of technology, Christians use different ways to share the gospel than they did 50 years ago. A device powerful enough to wake you up, smart enough to send a message, yet small enough to fit in your pocket is in the hands of 95 percent of Americans, […]
Leaving behind papers, projects, routines and stress, students experienced relaxation at New Life Ranch during the annual Breakaway fall retreat. This year’s retreat featured Jason Lanker, professor of Christian ministry and formation, as the key speaker, with an additional session featuring Murray Greenwood, the missionary-in-residence for the 2018-2019 school year. […]
Dogma is the central theology for all people who identify as Christians. It is core values, such as Jesus being born of a virgin, God’s omniscience and The Holy Spirit’s ability to inspire. Politics is not a central, dogmatic issue of faith. Yet, some churches are treating it as such […]
As part of Spiritual Emphasis Weeks, chapel speaker Skye Jethani challenged students to change their view of the world. Jethani commented on the hymn, Amazing Grace: “What does it mean? ‘I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see’If we view the world the way […]