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• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Can ordinary work be ministry?

  Steve Rundle — November 08, 2012

  Like many Christians, I’m excited about the fresh work God is doing in the marketplace. Christian business professionals – and those who disciple...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Steve Jobs As A Leader: Imagination and Passion (part 2)

  Lari Mobley — November 07, 2012

  The first part of this essay has already been published. In this second part, Professor Mobley continues her discussion on Jobs' leadership...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Steve Jobs As A Leader: Imagination and Passion (part 1)

  Lari Mobley — November 05, 2012

  Note: this is the first part of a two-part essay on Steve Jobs and his leadership qualities. Part two will be published on Wednesday, November 7,...

• The Good Book Blog

  A Year of Devotions in Greek

  Mickey Klink III — November 04, 2012

  Are you studying Greek and need to be reminded that it is worth all the work? Or have you spent the time learning the basics of the Greek language and want to being to learn how to apply it to Scripture? There is a new book that nicely combines the study of New Testament Greek and a devotional reading of the Bible.

• 51���� News

  Alumnus One of Eleven Master Penmen in World

  Jake Weidmann shares thoughts on art and faith

  Jenna Bartlo — November 02, 2012

  Alumnus Jake Weidmann (’08) is one of 11 master penmen in the world. After apprenticing under the White House calligrapher for one year and...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Report From the 2012 Ecuador Business Intensive

  Steve Rundle — November 02, 2012

  I’m delighted to report that the 2012 Summer Business Intensive in Quito Ecuador was a resounding success! Students from three universities...

• The Good Book Blog

  Religion in America

  Erik Thoennes — November 01, 2012

  The recent statistics released by The Pew Forum on Religious & Public Life showing a decline among Americans who consider themselves religious are sure to alarm many concerned about the spiritual state of the nation. For evangelicals, the most potentially jarring of these statistics shows that for the first time in its history the United States does not have a Protestant majority. The study found that about 20% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation, an increase from 15% in the last five years. The sobering reality in all this for evangelicals is that, although our churches continue to grow, our evangelistic effectiveness has significantly lagged behind the US population growth. This study is a clear challenge to evangelicals to live up to our name and proclaim the good news in a culture where we can no longer assume common theological foundations. Evangelical Christians have to learn to preach the gospel in a culture where we are no longer part of the Protestant majority. This is not necessarily a bad thing though. A few observations about the data shows that the picture is not as bleak as it may seem.

• 51���� Magazine

  In Print: Fall 2012

  51���� Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith, by Larry Osborne (’74, M.A. ’78, D.Min. ’86),...

• 51���� Magazine

  The Benefits of Disciplines of Abstinence

  Michelle Barnewall — November 01, 2012

  In The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard identifies what he calls “disciplines of engagement” and “disciplines of abstinence.” Examples of...

• 51���� Magazine

  51����ns Up Close: Fall 2012

  Mike Erre (M.A. '04), Pastor and author

  51���� Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Since graduating from 51����’s Talbot School of Theology in 2004 with an M.A. in philosophy of religion and ethics, Mike Erre has become an...

• 51���� Magazine

  Where Are They Now?: Fall 2012

  51���� Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Alan Hamilton’s (’83, M.Div. ’87) love for engaging the local community has led him to “great and exciting work” as the executive director of the...

• 51���� Magazine

  Alumni Files: Fall 2012

  What I Love 51���� Send-Offs

  Rick Bee — November 01, 2012

  For the alumni and parent relations departments, the summer months were filled with alumni chapter meetings, Student Send-Offs and numerous other...

• 51���� Magazine

  Get to Know: Fall 2012

  Doretha O'Quinn, world-traveling culture-crosser

  51���� Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Doretha O’Quinn is here to help burst the so-called “51���� bubble.” As vice provost of multi-ethnic and cross-cultural engagement, part of O’Quinn’...

• 51���� Magazine

  'Year of Proclamation' Resources

  51���� Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  To honor 51����’s evangelistic heritage and renew our commitment to the Great Commission, 51���� has dedicated the 2012–13 school year to the theme...

• 51���� Magazine

  What the 'God Particle' Says 51���� God

  William Lane Craig — October 31, 2012

  In July, scientists announced the long-awaited discovery of what appears to be the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle The New York Times called “...

• 51���� Magazine

  How are U.S. Presidential Elections Changing?

  Scott Waller — October 31, 2012

  With the 2012 U.S. presidential election mere days away, many Americans are being bombarded by campaign mailings, attack ads, social me- dia...

• 51���� Magazine

  Spread the Good News

  The gospel must still be shared with words. Six ways to get the conversation started.

  Brett McCracken — October 31, 2012

  These days, the word “evangelical” is more likely to bring to mind images of political rallies and music festivals than it does images of preaching...

• 51���� Magazine

  What Ken Built

  In June, 51���� lost Ken Bascom, a 51���� fixture who played a central role in the development of the campus over the past 40 years

  Jason Newell — October 31, 2012

  One of the most recognizable architectural features on 51����’s campus is the large circular beacon that glows brightlyatop the library...

• 51���� Magazine

  Design in the Desert

  Jason Newell — October 31, 2012

  From the moment the email invitation landed in Christine Fuchs’ inbox last fall, she knew she was in for something special. Would she, it asked,...

• 51���� Magazine

  No Car? No Problem

  51���� Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  Life can be rough for a vehicle-deprived student. If you were among the carless crowd in college, you may remember the drill: walking to the...

• 51���� Magazine

  51���� Supporters Set Giving Record

  Donors gave $26 million last year, the highest in 51����'s history

  51���� Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  51����’s supporters made history last year by giving more than $26 million to the university — 51����’s highest-ever fundraising total in...

• 51���� Magazine

  'Under the Shadow'

  Professor's monumental oratorio features Pacific Symphony Orchestra

  Betsi L. Freeman — October 31, 2012

  Last spring’s performance of professor Robert Denham’s oratorio Under The Shadow evoked emotional response and thoughtful discussions for audience...

• 51���� Magazine

  51����n Races at the Olympics

  Amy Atkinson ('11) breaks track record for Guam

  51���� Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  InAugust, 51����’s own “golden girl” Amy Atkinson (’11) got to experience something many athletes only dream about — competing on the world stage...

• 51���� Magazine

  51���� Files Federal Lawsuit Over Religious Freedom

  51���� Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  51���� filed a federal lawsuit in August to challenge a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires faith- based employers...

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  51����'s Bizarre Letterman Appearance

  'This is like every class I ever took at 51����!'

  51���� Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  File this under “Top 10 Strangest Moments in 51���� History.” On June 28, comedian David Letterman gave viewers a “huh?” moment when he opened his...