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ebrews 13:8 reminds us that Although it was unsettling, the “Jesus Christ is the same experience made believers out of those Timeless Truths yesterday and today and who were skeptical that such things Hforever.” His teachings are to be happen today. About Our appreciated in every generation, and At Christian Union, we believe His lifestyle is to be imitated in every that training in supernatural ministry Supernatural generation, including His dependence is important because the need for on the power of the Holy Spirit for revelation, healing, and deliverance God miraculous intervention. Miracles are (casting out demons) is as pressing at signs from God that the kingdom of highly academic campuses as anywhere heaven has been inaugurated, and an else. God has designed humans not implicit promise that it will be fully only as intelligent beings, but as beings consummated on the last day. Even with a spirit, capable of interacting in though much of American society, and the supernatural context in which we especially academia, is very secular in live. I want to encourage you, even “Jesus Christ is the same its outlook, God hasn’t changed, and if perhaps operating in this realm is yesterday and today neither has the need for miraculous unfamiliar, to branch out and learn intervention. more about the Holy Spirit’s ministry and forever.” It’s important to teach the deep in these ways. For an introduction to —Hebrews 13:8 truths of the Christian faith, so the subject, including the Biblical basis that we may fully believe all the for the operation of the miraculous in doctrines of God, not shrinking back modern times, I would recommend from uncomfortable or unfamiliar Jack Deere’s book, Surprised by the Voice characteristics of our supernatural of God. I’ve seen God use the book to God. He speaks today, heals today, and change many lives over the years. This uses His servants to cast out demons, issue of our magazine has several articles just as He always has. dedicated to this important subject, l l a f Recently, at an event for alumni which you also will find helpful. in a beautiful apartment on Park : : 4 1 0 2 Avenue in New York City, Ken Fish Sincerely in Christ, (Princeton ‘82) taught on this subject n o i n u n a i t s i r h c and demonstrated how God’s power works through us. He gave words of knowledge to those of us gathered, Matthew W. Bennett and perhaps most dramatically, by the . power of God, drove two demons out matt bennett is the president and g r o of a woman who had been plagued founder of Christian Union. He earned for decades. The demons fought it, undergraduate and MBA degrees from 3 and even yelled through her, “No, Cornell, and launched Christian Union no!”—but they obeyed and departed. in 2002 in Princeton, New Jersey. religious freedom

A Watershed Moment? California’s De-Recognition of InterVarsity Raises Concerns by catherine elvy, staff writer

ampus ministries are facing a ter, Bowdoin College, also derecognized this generation of students an opportu- mounting series of equal-access InterVarsity. nity to reinvent campus ministry,” said challenges from colleges across “This should call local churches to a Greg Jao, InterVarsity’s national field di- Cthe nation. season of fresh investment. I am under- rector, in a press release. Among the action, California’s pub- stating myself here. Every local church Of particular concern, InterVarsi- lic university system recently denied that is near a college campus should so- ty will no longer be able to participate recognition to InterVarsity Christian berly consider retrofitting and enhanc- in student organization fairs within the Fellowship (www.ivcf.org) because it re- ing its ministry to the school,” Strachan California college system. Instead, the quires student leaders to observe Chris- wrote in a blog. ministry will attempt to reach out to tian beliefs. In September, the California State University ended recognition for Inter- Varsity’s chapters because they mandate student leaders to adhere to Christian doctrine. “This could be the tipping point of other university systems moving in this direction, so that’s why we are concerned,” said Alec Hill, president of In- terVarsity, in an article for Christianity Today. “It’s as if the First Amendment now protects Greeks, but not religious folks, which is Alice in Wonderland stuff.” San Jose State is one of 23 University of California campuses where InterVarsity is no longer Christian Union Founder and Pres- recognized as a student organization. ident Matt Bennett echoed those comments. “It’s a very sobering event for Chris- “Campus ministries will, in increas- students via interactive displays, social tianity,” said Bennett, Cornell ’88, MBA ing number, be unable to do things like media, mobile banner stands, and other ’89. reserve a dining room or meeting space. non-traditional means. m a g a z i n e

Bennett called California’s decision But, local churches – at least at this point “InterVarsity is introducing creative

t h e part of an alarming trend that reduces in American life – are not inhibited from new ways to connect with students and

: : Christians to second-class citizens. “It’s doing all they can to reach out to students share the Gospel message, though doing another terrible step toward the seculariza- and invite them to trust Christ and join so as an ‘unrecognized’ student group u n i o n tion of our nation,” he said. As such, be- the congregation. This we should all do in will prove considerably more costly,” Jao lievers “need to be much more aggressive.” greater measure in coming days.” wrote. Likewise, theologian Owen Strachan In response to the California action, California’s university system asserts c h r i s t i a n described the California decision as a InterVarsity is revamping its style of InterVarsity’s leadership policy conflicts 4 “watershed moment” and perhaps only ministry into one that does not rely on with its state-mandated nondiscrimi- the “low point of the wave.” Earlier this established campus structures. nation code requiring membership and year, Strachan’s undergraduate alma ma- “Our campus access challenges give leadership in official student groups to be open to all. More than 437,000 stu- For its part, InterVarsity remains “Colleges should promote diversity dents attend California’s system on 23 committed to the evangelical calling of among campus student groups and en- campuses and eight off-campus centers. its roots. courage students to step into leadership For InterVarsity, the loss of recogni- As InterVarsity approaches its 75th roles in groups that share their interests,” tion translates into a lack of free access anniversary, the ministry witnessed a re- said David Hacker. to rooms and student activities programs cord-high participation rate in 2013-14. “Unfortunately, the Cal State system and loss of standing when engaging fac- About 40,300 students and faculty were is commanding conformity and singling ulty, students, and administrators. active in 949 chapters. As well, more out certain organizations – Christian “We still intend to minister on cam- than 3,500 people professed “faith in Je- organizations – for virtual exile for de- pus, but loss of recognition is a signifi- sus Christ as Savior and Lord for the first siring to be led by students who share cant impediment,” Jao told Christianity time”—almost double the rate InterVar- the beliefs these groups were formed to Today. sity recorded a decade ago, according to affirm.” So far, the California system is the the ministry. As well, Hacker called California’s largest to ban InterVarsity, which also On the U.S. campuses where Inter- move “absurd,” noting it makes student has been rebuffed at Vanderbilt Univer- Varsity remains recognized the ministry organizations, essentially, pointless. sity, Rollins College, and Tufts Universi- will carry on its established practices. “Under the Cal State system, an athe- ty, according to Charisma News. As for the challenges facing Inter- ist could lead a Christian organization, a The challenges stem from a 2010 Varsity and the resulting implications to Republican could lead a Democrat orga- U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming college students, a former staffer at Van- nization, a hunter could lead the animal Hasting College of the Law’s so-called derbilt expressed concern for the ability rights organization, and so on,” he said. all-comers policy. It requires leadership of students to explore diverse religious “Not only is their policy nonsensical, positions in student groups at the public beliefs. but contrary to the fundamental free- institution to be open to all students. “We want to be citizens of the uni- dom of association and free speech…” InterVarsity’s membership is open to versity. That’s why we are here in the first Along those lines, Bennett said the all. However, leaders must support the place. We believe that religious beliefs decision from California’s system points organization’s “doctrinal basis,” which of all sorts deserve a seat at the table to hypocrisy.

declares belief in “the entire trustwor- of ideas, and that religious orthodoxy Most notably, the public university l l a f

thiness” of the Bible, including passages ought not be excluded from campus,” system continues to allow fraternities : : 4 1 0 2 concerning homosexuality, according to Tish Harrison Warren, an InterVarsity and sororities to use gender in selection Charisma News. staffer at the University of Texas, wrote criteria and athletic groups to weigh

Some campuses have reached agree- to The American Conservative. abilities and achievements. As well, Cal- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c ments with InterVarsity. “We are grateful that we’ve been able ifornia’s colleges examine grades, scores, Ohio State University rewrote its stu- to be part of campus life — some of us and the like in determining admissions. dent organization registration guidelines for decades — and we want to continue Ultimately, believers should look to to read, “A student organization formed to be part of the dialogue, joys, and chal- God to provide spiritual direction and . to foster or affirm the sincerely held re- lenges of university life.” empowerment as Christians face bureau- g r o ligious beliefs of its members may adopt An attorney at Alliance Defending cratic hostility on campus. eligibility criteria for its Student Officers Freedom, an Arizona-based organiza- “We need to call for a radical movement 5 that are consistent with those beliefs,” tion that advocates for religious rights, of prayer, fasting, and repentance,” Bennett according to Charisma News. agreed. said. | cu feature section | faith and work m a g a z i n e

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And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. l u k e 4 : 1 4

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. a c t s 1 : 8 l l a f : : 4 1 0 2

In this special section, Christian Union: The Magazine presents a column by theologian Craig S. Keener on the relevance of the gifts of the Holy n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Spirit and articles on two Ivy League alumni who are witnesses to how these gifts can bring healing, restoration, and renewal to God’s people . and a hurting world. g r o

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Earnestly Seeking Spiritual Gifts Edifying, Serving the Body of Christ by dr. craig s. keener

aul declares that we are the body of gests that we still have original witnesses other genres that are not prophecies. Christ with many members. He then of Jesus among us; cf. Rom. 16:7; 1 Cor. I am not suggesting that God is reveal- elaborates on some of the varied gifts 15:5-7; Gal. 1:19; 1 Thess. 2:6.) ing new doctrines—new doctrine is quite PGod has graciously given us to serve the One gift in nearly all of Paul’s lists, different from saying that God speaks to rest of Christ’s body. Because Paul is simply which Paul often ranks us at times to guide and offering samples, he provides several differ- toward the top, is the gift nurture us. We already ent lists that include a variety of ministries. of prophecy (Rom. 12:6; have in Christ’s first com- These gifts for helping the other members in 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11). ing the fullest revelation of Christ’s body include such diverse ministries In the Old Testament, God that we will receive as giving, teaching, prophesying, speaking it was the most common- until His return (Heb. wisely, healings, worship leading, and evan- ly mentioned ministry 1:1-2), although the Spir- gelism (Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:8-10, 28-30; for communicating God’s it continues to teach us 14:26; Eph. 4:11). message; it remains prom- (John 14:26; 16:12-14; 1 Paul nowhere distinguishes between inent in the New Testa- John 2:27). One reason what we might call supernatural and po- ment as well. Paul not people object to gifts like tentially natural gifts. That is, we need only emphasizes that this prophecy continuing is God’s grace to teach God’s Word, just as gift is particularly valuable for building that they fear that this opens the door for we need God’s grace to prophesy it. Like up Christ’s body (1 Cor. 14:3-4), he urges unbiblical doctrines. True prophecy need the churches that Paul first addressed, believers to seek it (14:1, 39; cf. 12:31). not do this. Yet, the doctrine that the gifts we remain the body of Christ in need of Thus, even if we did not know of true have ceased is itself a postbiblical doctrine, all our members and all our gifts; other- prophecies today, obeying biblical teach- without genuine biblical support. wise, we will be like a body with import- ing would lead us to pray for God to give Gifts like prophecy are pervasive in ant parts (such as hands or eyes) missing this gift to the body of Christ. Prophesy- Scripture, and nowhere does Scripture (1 Cor. 12:14-30). ing sometimes includes exposing the se- suggest that they will become obsolete Nevertheless, some modern Western crets of unbelievers’ hearts by God’s Spirit before the Lord’s return. Some cite 1 interpreters have traditionally affirmed (14:24-25); at least in principle, the gift is Corinthians 13:8-10 against continu- so-called natural gifts, while denying widely available (14:5, 24, 31), though ing gifts, but the text in fact teaches the that supernatural gifts such as prophe- not all have it (12:29) and not all have it opposite. Paul provides three examples cy remain. Not only is there no support in the same degree (Rom. 12:6). of gifts: prophecy, tongues, and knowl- for this distinction in the biblical text, Those who object to gifts such as edge. Given how “knowledge” is used but Paul’s lists and teaching about gifts prophecy continuing today often argue elsewhere in 1 Corinthians (versus some

m a g a z i n e undercut it. Indeed, Paul emphasiz- that allowing for contemporary proph- modern ideas about what it means; cf.

es the need for various gifts, including ecy would diminish the unique authori- 1:5; 8:1; 14:6), “knowledge” here prob- t h e prophecy, to bring Christ’s body to ma- ty of Scripture. But this argument itself ably means knowledge about God of : : turity and unity in trusting and know- is an extrabiblical approach that differs the limited sort presently available, of- u n i o n

ing Christ (Eph. 4:11-13)—a need that from what we find in Scripture. Both in ten through teaching. Both this sort of Christ’s body still has today. (I must the Old and New Testaments, we read of knowledge and prophetic messages are pause to note that Paul presumably uses many prophets whose prophecies were limited, as opposed to the full knowledge c h r i s t i a n the term “apostles” here, as he normal- not recorded in Scripture (e.g., 1 Kings we will have when we see the Lord face ly does elsewhere, to refer to a group of 18:13; 1 Cor. 14:29, 31). Scripture does to face (13:11). This expression cannot 8 ministers larger than the twelve original not include all true prophecies; Scrip- simply refer to the close of the canon at witnesses for Jesus. Virtually no one sug- ture, moreover, includes history and the end of the first century. Knowledge has not passed away, nor have we yet seen Luke 9:2; 10:9); the principles of this circle of churches and among friends. Jesus face to face, without limitation. mission continue until the end (Matt. Miracles accompanied many new mis- Nor is Paul alone in expecting con- 10:23). God used dramatic signs especial- sion fields, as well as some revivals. Wes- tinuing gifts. When Jesus poured out His ly to draw outsiders’ attention to the Gos- ley and early Methodists reported some. Spirit at Pentecost, Peter explained that pel (cf. Rom. 15:19), but gifts of healings Nineteenth-century Lutheran pastor this fulfilled Joel’s prophecy: God would are also provided to help believers (1 Cor. Johann Christoph Blumhardt reported pour out His Spirit in the last days, and 12:9; James 5:14-16). Such healings need many. Today, some suggest that up to 80 this outpouring would be characterized not be dramatic to fulfill their purpose; percent of the church’s global growth is by visions, dreams, and prophecy (Acts healing through medical means, for ex- connected with signs and wonders. 2:17-18). God did not pour out His Spir- ample, is no less an answer to prayer. But Of course, discernment is crucial, it then pour His Spirit back. Moreover, if again, there is no indication that healings because not every claimed prophecy or it was “the last days” when Peter spoke, would stop; they continue, including as a miracle is genuinely from God’s Spirit it surely remains the last days. Not ev- witness to outsiders, as late as the end of (cf. 1 John 4:1-6). Even though some ery individual in Acts exhibited the same Acts (Acts 28:8-9), and other signs appear are too critical, they rightly remind us gifts or ministries, but Acts does teach us in Revelation (Rev. 11:5-6, interpreted in that we must not only welcome but also about God’s work in the era between Je- various ways, but rarely applied exclusive- evaluate what claims to be the work of sus’ first and second comings. ly to the past). the Spirit (1 Cor. 14:29). We should not Educated leaders such as Stephen, Why would God work one way despise prophecies, but we should evalu- Paul, and Apollos spread Jesus’ message throughout Scripture in various times and ate them and embrace only what is true by debating in public intellectual forums places and then suddenly stop, without pri- (1 Thess. 5:19-22). Unfortunately, some such as synagogues and courts. The most or warning, at the end of the first century? who affirm gifts denigrate the intellect; common means of drawing attention Is it not more biblical to expect that God some circulate unsound teachings such for the Gospel in Acts, however, is signs, continues to work as He did in the Bible, in as self-centered prosperity; and so on. which God performed through both various times and places as He deems best Then again, unsound teachings also cir- some of the educated and some who and His people welcome His work? culate in circles that deny the gifts. We were not (e.g., Acts 2:43; 5:12; 6:8; 8:6; In fact, God has continued to work should neither throw out the baby with 19:11-12). After a dramatic healing in with miracles, prophecies, tongues, and the bath water, nor let it drown there. the temple, Jerusalem’s authorities tried other gifts throughout history. (Even Paul urges us to seek spiritual gifts, espe- to intimidate Peter and John against most Christians who deny that the cially those that serve the body of Christ l l a f speaking in Jesus’ name. Instead, believ- gifts are for today do affirm that mira- (1 Cor. 12:31; 14:1, 12, 26, 39). | cu : : 4 1 0 2 ers prayed that the Lord would contin- cles continue at least sometimes. God is ue to embolden them, granting further sovereign and certainly able to perform craig s. keener (PhD, Duke University) is signs and wonders (4:29-30). God gave miracles and answer prayers.) Irenaeus F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Bib- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c signs to attest the message about His in the second century testified to virtu- lical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. grace (14:3), which we still preach. ally the same range of miracles we read He has authored seventeen books, four of When preaching about God’s reign in Acts. Historians have documented which have won national awards, and one (His “kingdom”), Jesus also demonstrat- that the leading causes of conversion to of which has sold half a million copies. Recent . ed God’s reign by authoritatively healing Christianity in the 300s were healings works include a commentary on 1-2 Corin- g r o the sick and delivering those oppressed by and exorcisms. Augustine originally be- thians (Cambridge) and a two-volume study spirits (e.g., Matt. 4:23-24; 9:35; 12:28; lieved that miracles had largely died out of miracles (Baker Academic); his most recent 9 Luke 9:11; 11:20). Jesus commissioned by his day, but ultimately confirmed that work is a four-volume (more than four thou- disciples to do the same (Matt. 10:7-8; many were occurring even in his own sand pages) commentary on the Book of Acts. feature section | in the power of the spirit

Five Minutes with Quincy Watkins ‘Life in the Spirit and Life of the Mind’

hristian Union: The Magazine re- What are some key scriptures in through the new birth, the authority and cently interviewed Quincy Wat- regards to spiritual gifts? inerrancy of the Bible, the priesthood of kins, pastor of the Neighborhood The Scriptures are saturated with direct the believer, and the importance to the CChurch in greater Philadelphia, on the and implicit passages referencing the faithful reading, studying, teaching, and topic of spiritual gifts. Rev. Watkins pre- Holy Spirit’s role in the lives of believ- preaching from the Scriptures. viously served with Christian Union as a ers. 1 Corinthians 12-14, “Reformed Pentecost- ministry fellow and worked at McKinsey Ephesians 4:1-12, and Ro- al” is a term that culmi- & Company after earning an MBA (’95) mans 12 are my founda- nates my current expe- in business at The Wharton School. tional passages. The Apos- rience and approach to tle Paul does a masterful ministry. A balanced ap- How did you become a Christian and job elucidating the what, proach can work well. when did you embrace spiritual gifts? why, and how of spiritu- Today, even though At the age of 15, I became a Christian in al gifts in individual and more believers are em- a small Pentecostal church. My first ex- corporate settings. Spiritual bracing and operating perience with spiritual gifts (at the age of gifts are given to equip, ed- in spiritual gifts, most 16) was both powerful and overwhelm- ify, and comfort believers. churches are unbalanced. ing. After an intense season of fasting Churches either focus ex- and prayer, I experienced many visions How have you seen clusively on the preaching and prophetic words about people and spiritual gifts operate in and teaching of the Scriptures, at the ex- their circumstances. Over the years, I’ve regards to inner healing? clusion of the power of the Holy Spirit, learned how to harness and cultivate Inner healing is the process of emotion- or they focus solely on the Spirit’s power my spiritual gifts. I still have so much to al, physical, spiritual, and intellectual re- and presence to the neglect of theologi- learn. I’m humbled that God would use calibration by the Holy Spirit. I’ve seen cally-rich Bible preaching/teaching and someone like me. I believe strongly in the spiritual gifts (e.g., prophecy, word of thoughtful exegesis. Hippocratic Oath for Medicine, “First knowledge, and healing) heal deep-root- Do No Harm.” That’s the motto I live by ed wounds, destroy addictions, and Just how important are spiritual gifts? when I’m operating in spiritual gifts. break generational curses. Spiritual gifts are absolutely essential to the life of the Church. We worship a su- How did your faith impact your time The theme of your church is Life in pernatural God. We possess a supernatu- at Wharton Business School? the Spirit and Life of the Mind. Can ral Holy Spirit. Our new life is a result of The high performance culture and you elaborate on those words and their a supernatural transformation. And the importance when it comes to ministry? m a g a z i n e world-class curriculum strengthened my Holy Spirit has given us a supernatural

prayer life and stretched my faith. Whar- Life in the Spirit is championing a vibrant endowment of gifts, by which we can t h e ton was truly a blessing. proclamation of the Gospel through the build and edify the Church. : : free expression of the gifts and Person of God decides what gifts each believ- u n i o n

How did your faith and spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit, especially through heal- er receives. All believers possess at least impact your life as a professional at ing the sick and confronting demonic one spiritual gift. We need each other McKinsey & Company? powers. We minister on behalf of Jesus because no believer has all the spiritual c h r i s t i a n My faith has always played a significant role Christ through the empowerment of the gifts. Our gifts are used exclusively to within my professional career. At McK- Holy Spirit. glorify God and to serve others. | cu 10 insey, I had many opportunities to minister Life of the Mind stresses salvation by prophetically to colleagues and clients. faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ Kingdom Fire Princeton Alumnus Was a Former Skeptic Regarding the Supernatural by catherine elvy, staff writer

igns and wonders have a role in “He told me all that I ever did,” she After graduation, Fish worked on modern ministry, according to a said. Wall Street before taking a job in the Princeton alumnus and international Along those lines, Fish is quick to point financial sector in Southern California, Spreacher who has dedicated much of his out that the Bible is full of extraordinary and eventually enrolling in evening reli- career to championing that message. accounts, such as the prophet Ezekiel be- gion courses. Miracles can serve as a catalytic, lasting transported into heavenly realms. Later, he dovetailed his pursuit of a ing experience for skeptics, especially Similarly, Philip the evangelist (Acts master of divinity from Fuller Theolog- in an era when truth is considered vari- 8) was miraculously ical Seminary with a able. “If you can be argued into it, you taken to another region position at the rapidly can be argued out of it,” said Ken Fish, after acting upon a di- expanding Vineyard Princeton ’82 and head of Kingdom Fire vine directive to witness Ministries Interna- Ministries. “You cannot argue with the to and baptize an Ethi- tional. While there, power of God.” opian eunuch. he worked for the late Miracles were an integral part of As for Fish, the John Wimber, a key Christ’s ministry. West Coast native was Vineyard leader who “Jesus did a lot of deliverance,” Fish an unlikely candidate traversed the globe said. to focus a segment to spread teachings A trio of components – truth, power, of his career on the on spiritual gifts and and commitment encounters – are nec- power of God. “I did healings. essary for some individuals fully to ac- not come easily to the In the late 1980s, cept Christ as personal savior. As such, realm of the supernat- Fish left Vineyard to Fish pointed to the words of 2nd Cor- ural,” Fish said. pursue a master of business administra- inthians 12:12 where the Apostle Paul In fall 1978, Fish, a mathematics wiz tion from the University of California wrote, “I persevered in demonstrating and surfing aficionado, left Southern at Los Angeles. Later, he combined 20 among you the marks of a true apostle, California to matriculate into Prince- years of work in the corporate sector, including signs, wonders, and miracles.” ton with the intention of studying sol- specializing in finance and strategy, with Simply put, “this isn’t just talk,” said id-state physics. an active ministry schedule. Fish, a California-based minister and After a dramatic introduction to the Looking back, Fish notes it was chal- l l a f former financial executive. fledgling charismatic movement, Fish lenging for him to transition from a : : 4 1 0 2 Without powerful experiences, some said God prompted him to plan to pur- “highly structured, logical approach to new converts do not embrace Christ’s sue formal religious training after giving thinking to the more free-flowing ways lordship and revert to carnal lifestyles. him striking, reoccurring visions of the of the Holy Spirit.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c At a recent seminar, Fish spoke about word seminary for three days. The divine Fish said he has been privileged during Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the message caused him eventually to shift his extensive travels to witness many mir- well (John 4) and noted how a prophet- his undergraduate studies to religion and acles over the years, including healings of ic word about her past failures and dis- philosophy. cancer and hearing and sight restored. . appointments caused her to ponder the While at Princeton, Fish’s spiritual “Many times, the Spirit of God will g r o Savior’s invitation to drink living water. hunger exploded and he dreamed of see- ask us to do things that are uncomfort- Subsequently, “many Samaritans from ing spiritual manifestations. “Why not able,” he said. 11 that town believed in him because of the see the Christianity of the book of Acts?” “Sometimes, the things of the Spirit woman’s testimony” (verse 39). Fish wondered as an undergraduate. do not track rationally.” | cu m a g a z i n e

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Positioned To Lead society will be transformed for god’s glory as the lives university of our future leaders and the educational institutions they attend christian are impacted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, as students union who are well-positioned to ascend to roles of influence learn to seek up d at e s God, grow in their faith, and develop a thoughtful, Christ-centered page 14 worldview, they will be prepared to engage culture effectively. This is at the heart of University Christian Union’s work at Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale.

as these students graduate, christian union’s ministry to city l l a f : : 4 1 0 2 its alumni and their peers—City Christian Union—will help them christian take the next step. By developing networks of like-minded believers union n o i n u n a i t s i r h c in key cultural centers, starting in New York City, their impact will be up d at e multiplied. This model was used by the Lord to bring sweeping change page 28 . to England through William Wilberforce and the Clapham Circle in g r o the early 1800s. Pray that God will bring similar change to the U.S. as 13 new networks of leaders emerge and engage today’s culture. university christian union

Bold as a Lion Columbia Pitcher Is a Leader with Christian Union by catherine elvy, staff writer

A pitcher on Columbia University’s on the team,” said Cline, a junior who also serves baseball team recently paused to re- as a vice president of Kappa Delta Rho. “It’s a reflect on his faith after he was among 11 ally great group of guys.” players to win All-Ivy League status. More importantly, on the field and across Adam Cline, who touts Christian Union’s campus, Cline aims to reflect Christ, a goal he leadership development ministry at Columbia regularly discusses with Jim Black, his spiritual among his favorite collegiate activities, received mentor and Christian Union’s ministry director the honor in May, less than a week after the Lions at Columbia. clinched the Ivy League Championship for the “The guys on the team know about my faith,” second season in a row. “I pray before every On the field and across campus, Cline aims to game,” said Cline, who also reflect Christ, a goal he regularly discusses with spent the summer playing for the Northwoods Jim Black, his spiritual mentor and Christian League’s La Crosse Loggers. Union’s ministry director at Columbia. Headquartered in Minne- sota, the summer league features top college players. said Cline, who participates in Black’s Bible course As for his first All-Ivy League selection, the and attends services at Hillsong Church NYC. Washington native earned honorable mention in Arriving at Columbia University proved a a reliever role, despite spending part of the season culture shock for Cline, who attended a tiny battling a misaligned hip. The Lions’ Ivy League Christian high school near Seattle. Nonetheless, Championship was especially sweet to Cline. “I knew it was where the Lord wanted me,” said “It really brings you close with all of the guys the right-handed pitcher, who plans to pursue a career in the financial arena. Since meeting Black late in his freshman year, Cline has turned to the ministry director for regular mentorship. “He gives good advice you can trust,” said Cline, noting the pair often explore Scriptures and discuss the m a g a z i n e

leadership issues he encounters as a

t h e student-athlete and officer in his fra-

: : ternity. Not surprisingly, the political sci- u n i o n ence major deals with the pressures of hectic practice and game schedules during the spring, while also juggling c h r i s t i a n intense coursework. 14 Adam Cline, a pitcher with the Columbia Lions, was among 11 players to win All-Ivy League Black noted Cline lives out his status last season. faith before his fraternity brothers, teammates, and classmates. “Adam is a very beloved and when Columbia trekked to South Flori- trustworthy guy in the social da to participate in the NCAA Division scene,” said Black. “He’s a kind, I Regional Championship, despite a loss genuine guy. He is making a to Texas Tech in the first round on May deep, personal impact in the 30. lives of lots of young men and While losing is tough, “it was a lot women at Columbia.” of fun to go down there and compete at Cline reflects remarkable that level,” said Cline. Christian devotion on a cam- All things considered, Columbia’s pus almost devoid of Christian baseball team has emerged as a shining influence, in what is already an light for the university’s athletics pro- intensely secular city. gram. “Adam has played a role in that,” “He has a genuine love for Adam Cline ’16 Black said. the Lord and for the students at As for the new academic year, Black Columbia. He’s making a no- looks forward to Cline continuing to re- ticeable difference,” Black said. flect his faith on the Lions’ baseball team, while Cline expressed gratitude for his peers and the playing a more senior role as an upperclassman. Christian Union ministry fellows in the ministry “He’s living faithfully in that scene,” Black at Columbia who have provided a source of re- said. “The next two years will be the time for him freshment and encouragement. to make a larger impact on the culture of Colum- Another baseball milestone for Cline occurred bia.” | cu

...... Fraternity ‘Brothers’ Dartmouth Students Pledge Devotion to Christ by eileen scott, senior writer

Dartmouth College, often seen as a ambassadors within the Greek system. poster school for parties and raucous Price said he pledged Beta Alpha Omega af- Greek life, recently garnered media ter much discernment, and with mentoring from attention for sexual assaults, alcohol infractions, Kevin Collins, Christian Union’s ministry direc- and abusive hazing practices. tor at Dartmouth. l l a f

However, there are a few voices crying out in “Kevin is really open to how the Spirit moves,” : : 4 1 0 2 the wilderness, and they are resonating from with- said Price. “He listens very well, considers your in a fraternity house. emotions, and discerns how God is speaking to

A handful of Christian young men at Dart- you.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c mouth have found a home at the Beta Alpha In addition to the edification that comes from Omega Fraternity and, despite the debauchery attending Christian Union Bible Courses, Price associated with Greek life, have assimilated with also enjoys having a cadre of friends within Chris-

their faith, morals, and dignity intact. And that, tian Union’s ministry at Dartmouth who encour- . g r o they say, is the result of prayerful preparation and age him and keep him accountable. intentional faith. Although some Christians on campus did not Cameron Price ’15 and Jonathan Marinelli understand Price’s desire to pledge, Price believed 15 ’16—fraternity brothers and brothers in Christ— God was calling him to be a light within Greek are devoted to glorifying God and being Christ’s life. When Price went to the fraternity and found university christian union

four other Christians already part of the house, he knew that God was further opening the door. As for Marinelli, he initially had no interest in a fraternity. He pledged only after talking with other Christians from the Christian Union ministry who were fraternity brothers. He also attended workshops sponsored by the ministry to prepare students for being a Christian in the context of Greek life. But just being counted among Chris- tians who live in a fraternity isn’t enough for Price and Marinelli. They say the key to living out their faith as a Greek requires boldness and authenticity. For example, during a discussion among the brothers about past sexual experiences, Price shared that he is waiting for marriage. “It was the most difficult thing I could do,” he said, “but the Lord gave me the power to be truthful and they respected me for it.”

Marinelli also noted the importance of Cameron Price, Dartmouth ’15 (left) and Jonathan Marinelli ’16 transparency. seek to be salt and light among fellow Greeks at Dartmouth. “You have to let everyone know what you stand for, that way they understand why you choose to lead a different life,” he said. According to Marinelli, the Greek system can “People care more about who you are when move a Christian in one of two ways: “It either you are genuine. People recognize that I am con- brings him closer to Christ because of the stand fident in who I am and they like that,” said Price. he must take, or it sweeps him away with the crowd,” he said. “I thank God every day that I “When people see you living differently, they’re chose to stand for Him.” curious. They want to know why. This then In taking a stand to live an authentically Chris- tian life among their peers, Marinelli and Price gives me an opportunity to share the Gospel.” are living a missional life, said Zach Albanese, a m a g a z i n e —Cameron Price, Dartmouth ’15 Christian Union ministry fellow at Dartmouth.

t h e “They are leading out as Christians by being

: : “When people see you living differently, they’re enamored by the sacrificial love of Jesus and then curious. They want to know why. This then gives communicating that love through their interac- u n i o n me an opportunity to share the Gospel.” tions with others,” said Albanese. For Marinelli, having four other Christian fra- Price and Marinelli have no illusions about ternity brothers helps strengthen him. transforming Greek life from Animal House to c h r i s t i a n “It’s easier to stand as five than one,” he said. God’s House overnight, but they do hope to plant 16 But not every fraternity is as accepting as Beta the seeds that, through God’s grace and timing, Alpha Omega, an organization that has also had will one day bear fruit in the hearts of their frater- its share of alcohol infractions. nity brothers. | cu A Mission of Mercy Harvard Students Serve Japanese Tsunami Survivors by eileen scott, senior writer The devastating tsunami waters of to understand heaven as an earth renewed,” she 2011 have long since receded from the said. Japanese city of Ishinomaki. However, Additionally, she said she received tremendous the remnants of destruction are still etched on the support and mentoring from the Christian Union water-stained walls that remain and in the hearts faculty at Harvard. and minds of the survivors. “Jeweliann showed remarkable initiative in or- It was here in Miyagi Prefecture, amidst the ganizing this trip,” said Teal McGarvey, a Chris- memories and the rebuilding, that eight Har- tian Union ministry fellow. “Beyond her leader- vard students immersed themselves for six weeks ship capacity, I’m most proud of her submission during the summer to help bring hope and God’s love to a heartbroken and courageous people. The team was comprised of seven students involved with Christian Union’s ministry at Har- vard, including Jeweliann Houlette ’14, the leader of the trip. Houlette, of Japanese descent, is the daughter of missionary parents who have served in Japan for over a decade. Houlette organized this trip after serving as an intern with Ishinomaki Christian Center during the previous summer. “Serving in this disaster-affected community (last year) really helped me grow as a Christian,” Houlette said. “I wanted others at Harvard to experience the same.” Despite the recovery that has taken place within the infrastructure of the city, there is still much Matthew Matsudaira, Harvard ’17, spent time healing needed. According to Houlette, more teaching children music on a missions trip to Japan than 30 percent of the children in the region suf- last summer.

fer with post-traumatic stress disorder. The young l l a f

were among the hardest hit by the tsunami; in one : : 4 1 0 2 elementary school, 70 of 108 students were swept to Christ. God has simultaneously cultivated in away by the raging waters. Over 290,000 people Jeweliann a contemplative spirit and a heart for

are still living in temporary housing units. Addi- kingdom service. This has been mesmerizingly n o i n u n a i t s i r h c tionally, many have left Ishinomaki for a nearby beautiful to witness. She wants to know Christ city, not wanting to live at the site of the disaster. and she wants to serve Him.” While serving in such an area can be challeng- And Houlette desires to share that knowledge ing, Houlette said Christian Union helped pre- and love of Christ with others. . pare her for the work. “I wanted to get to know people [in Inshino- g r o “What I learned about the kingdom of God maki] with the same intentionality with which I and of heaven (through Christian Union’s min- was loved by my mentors and peers at Harvard,” 17 istry) shaped how I think about missions work. said Houlette. From our in-depth studies of Scripture, I started As a result, the people of Ishinomaki got to university christian union

know God’s love. “This experience is unlike any other,” wrote “One time I was able to talk to and pray with Knight. “I have really enjoyed being a part of this a local woman who told me how she was taken culture and community… God is absolutely at aback by just how committed Christians are to work in this city, and it has been amazing to see the long-term restoration of Ishinomaki, in a way the way He has used volunteers to reshape it.” that is different from any other relief group.” “As a member of a missions trip, I had the While in Ishinomaki, the students taught expectation of affecting the people with which I music lessons, helped rebuild equipment storage work, but of course, as is the nature of these trips, tents for fishermen, and assisted with two Chris- God has been using these children to bless and tian social enterprises. encourage me,” Matsudaira said. “I see the glow Although the students went to Ishinomaki to in their faces and I’m reminded that God is also give of themselves, in the end, they also received a God of joy!” much. In a blog, they wrote updates about their And though the students returned to the Unit- trip. ed States in August, they left behind their love Colby Knight ’17 and Matthew Matsudaira and brought home memories filled with hope. ’17 spent a lot of time teaching children how to “My prayer is that God will bring to com- play instruments. They also participated in music pletion the seeds of joy we planted in each little festivals, and led Gospel music workshops. soul,” wrote Matsudaira. | cu

...... Reaching Out Retreat Energizes Christian Union at Cornell by eileen scott, senior writer

Before the frenetic first weeks of the men,” noted Jeff Ballard, who is also new to the academic year, Christian Union’s min- Christian Union faculty at Cornell. istry at Cornell hosted a retreat to train Going into the event, Ballard wasn’t sure how and equip student leaders for reach- much the ministry team would ing out to incoming freshmen. need to encourage and motivate This retreat, held in August at the students toward outreach, but Glenside Farm in Troy, Pennsyl- he was really impressed with their vania, was particularly notable be- mindset to “make the Gospel cause of the students’ passionate known at Cornell.” desire to seek God through prayer Jim Thomforde, Christian m a g a z i n e

and worship and the way in which Union’s ministry director at Cor-

t h e they bonded and loved each other, nell, was also struck by the inten-

: : according to Christian Union min- sity of prayer and the presence of istry fellows. the Holy Spirit. It was particularly u n i o n “I’ve never seen anything like palpable during the second evening Anna Shea, a Christian Union this,” said Anna Shea, a new Chris- when the schedule was cleared to ministry fellow at Cornell tian Union ministry fellow. “They enable the students to pray for each c h r i s t i a n were ministering to each other in a other. The Christian Union faculty 18 powerful way.” also prayed over each student. “I was blown away by their passion for God “The Spirit was with us and ministered to us and their enthusiasm for reaching out to fresh- that night,” said Thomforde. “I will always re- Christian Union’s leadership development ministry at Cornell during the recent fall retreat

member that.” The session, he said, was followed try this year than in previous years. by true joy and a late night of rich fellowship. “This is God’s special work of grace using us The goal of the retreat was three-fold: to give and the students. I’m so grateful to be part of a students an opportunity to reconnect with one body that feels like it’s firing on all cylinders. God is another; to provide a rich time of worship, teach- gracious and His love is with us,” said Thomforde. ing, fellowship, and prayer; and to equip and train Shea said what also made the retreat particu- student leaders for the subsequent Freshmen Out- larly meaningful was the essence of selfless sacri- reach Campaign. When the school year began, the fice she witnessed. faculty and student leaders hosted a series of events “As deep as their relationships are with one an- on campus and invited freshmen to sign up for Bi- other, it really is a sacrifice to devote their time to ble studies that focus on the Book of Hebrews. welcoming freshmen,” said Shea. “A lot of them At the retreat, the faculty led sessions about what it means to be a freshmen “gatherer.” Shea “I’m so grateful to be part of a body that feels l l a f taught from John 4 and Ballard from Philippians like it’s firing on all cylinders. God is gracious : : 4 1 0 2 2. Thomforde quoted from Galatians 2 and spoke about the freedom that comes from justification and His love is with us.” in Christ. —Jim Thomforde, Christian Union’s ministry director at Cornell n o i n u n a i t s i r h c The teaching portrayed Jesus’ love for the new freshmen, and His call to the upperclassmen to came into this retreat a little weary and storm- follow Him with that kind of love, explained tossed. It’s been amazing to see how they have

Thomforde. gained energy through their sacrifice of love.” . g r o Thomforde said the energy of the retreat As they reach out, the students are emulating flowed into the social events held during the the call of the Gospel to love their neighbors as Freshmen Outreach Campaign. That energy, themselves, helping to turn the hearts of their 19 coupled with a fervent desire to reach out, was peers toward Christ, and by God’s grace, even re- instrumental in more students joining the minis- newing their own spirits in the process. | cu university christian union

A Summer Journey Christian Union Offers Exodus Study at Yale by catherine elvy, staff writer

The captivating events of Exodus reveal Exodus showcases God’s miraculous deliver- the nature of God and reflect His ef- ance of the Israelites, who were suffering at the forts to communicate His promises to hands of their ruthless Egyptian captors. During an entire nation. their journey, God guided His tribe by a pillar of About 20 students involved with Christian cloud during the day and by fire during the night Union’s leadership development ministry at Yale and supplied daily manna. However, as a result of spent a chunk of their summer disobedience, the people wan- probing the rich, foundational dered in the wilderness for 40 lessons of Exodus, including years. During that period, God the miraculous deliverance of provided the Ten Command- the Israelites from slavery in ments and extensive religious Egypt. and civil law, as well as direc- The students gathered on tions for a tabernacle for God to Thursday evenings during June dwell with His people. and July at the Pennington Such events reflect God’s Center, Christian Union’s min- overarching desire for heaven istry center at Yale University, to to abide physically on earth. participate in a summer Bible “God’s desire is to dwell with study entitled Yahweh Revealed: His people, to bring His realm How the events of Exodus reveal back to earth,” said Yeager. the nature of God. The study Students said their faith was marked Christian Union’s third bolstered as they pored over Christian Union Ministry Fellow Jon year to offer spiritual enrich- the sacred account of the de- Yeager helped lead a summer Bible ment to students attending liverance of the Israelites from study for about 20 students involved summer courses at Yale. with Christian Union’s ministry at bondage and into a covenant “We had great discussions Yale. The study was entitled Yahweh relationship with the Almighty. about how God reveals Him- Revealed: How the events of Exodus “Broadly, I took away from self as a warrior, shepherd, reveal the nature of God. the study a clearer picture of and savior through the events God’s purpose and how He re- of Exodus,” said Chris Mat- lates to us through His workings thews, Christian Union’s ministry director at Yale. of bringing out His people from Egypt en route m a g a z i n e Jon Yeager, a Christian Union ministry fellow, to the Promised Land through Moses,” said Kevin

t h e echoed those comments and noted the undergrad- Wei ’17.

: : uates especially were touched by the supernatural “Exodus is relevant for students and future ways God showed His redemptive nature in freeing leaders. The key to understanding God and the u n i o n the ancient Israelites from slavery. Likewise, even way He works is through an understanding of the surrounding nations witnessed God’s powerful core books such as Genesis and Exodus.” interventions on behalf of His covenant tribe. Yeager noted a study of Exodus also highlights c h r i s t i a n “God’s desire is to be known by mankind and the transformation of Moses from a man beset by 20 to dwell with people. God is pursuing mankind,” fear and bad decisions to a pivotal leader. Yeager said. “He alone is God, the God over cre- “For future leaders, it is massively important ation.” to understand who God is,” said Yeager. In addition, Yeager noted the students were just trivial details concerning preparations for the especially thrilled the use the Pennington Center tabernacle and celebrations, I learned that every- for the summer study. The session represented the thing that happened in Exodus prepared God’s first course to fully meet in the new ministry center in an historic building on Whitney Avenue. “We had great discussions about how God “It gave it more of a family feel,” Yeager said. reveals Himself as a warrior, shepherd, and “It was much more of a relaxing and open place for students to come, engage in the Scriptures, savior through the events of Exodus.” and build community.” —Chris Matthews, Christian Union’s ministry director at Yale Ultimately, the students were able to understand and apply the lessons of Exodus, a book people for their special place in the Promised that is foundational to both the Old and New Land and distinctively set them apart from their Testaments. neighbors, if they chose to follow everything that “Despite what I had previously thought were God demanded from them,” said Wei. | cu

...... Team Uganda Princeton Ministry Fellow Leads Missions Trip by eileen scott, senior writer

A former basketball coach for an elite plane, Fields had them read When Helping Hurts: high school program, James Fields ap- Alleviating Poverty without Hurting the Poor, by proaches ministry with the same inten- Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. Each student sity, helping university students achieve victory was assigned one chapter on which to write the through Christ. discussion questions that would guide their week- Case in point was a missions trip to Mawan- ly, online dialogue about the book. ga, Uganda, sponsored by Christian Union this “We reminded the students of the fact that summer. Fields, a Christian Union ministry fel- people don’t care how much you know until they low at Princeton, and Asha Garretson, a Christian first understand how much you care,” said Fields. Union ministry fellow at Cornell, led the missions team, which was comprised of six students from The time overseas impacted Fields’ Cornell, Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth. work as a ministry fellow at Princeton l l a f

Fields was previously an administrator and : : 4 1 0 2 coach at Montrose Christian School in Rockville, University, where he leads Bible courses for Maryland, whose notable alumni include Kevin undergraduate students and provides them

Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Like a n o i n u n a i t s i r h c good coach, Fields strategically prepared the stu- with mentoring and leadership training. dents for their role in Uganda and sought to build unity among the team. Students were also encouraged to use illustra- “I wanted our students to leave Africa see- tions and examples that would contextualize the . g r o ing the people of Mawanga as God sees them,” Gospel for the people of Uganda. As a result, they he said. “I also wanted them to leave Mawanga were quite observant and asked specific questions knowing God’s passion and desire for them to be- relevant to the people there. 21 come brothers and sisters in Christ.” When the team first arrived in the village, over About one month before students boarded the 300 children greeted them, most waving branches. university christian union

Christian Union Ministry Fellows James Fields (top row, third from right) and Asha Garretson (second row, second from right) led a missions trip to Uganda this summer.

According to Fields, this served as a reminder that Fields. “What stood out to me the most was the the team was a physical manifestation of Jesus to power and authority of Jesus.” the people of Uganda, as they recalled the Lord’s The time overseas impacted Fields’ work as triumphal entry into Jerusalem. a ministry fellow at Princeton University, where The team served the people of Uganda in a va- he leads Bible courses for undergraduate students riety of ways by partnering with Rural Orphans and provides them with mentoring and leadership and Widows Aids Network (ROWAN). In addi- training. tion to praying and worshiping with the people, “I have quite a few students of African descent the students also directed a seminar for locals who in my Bible courses, so to be able to better under- supervise and provide leadership over the villages. stand their context is always helpful when I am Fields and the team also assisted with ROWAN’s making illustrations and references during Bible m a g a z i n e

discipleship program for roughly 50 children. courses,” he said.

t h e One Sunday, Fields preached to more than Likewise, the students from Cornell, Harvard,

: : 200 people at a church in Mawanga. His sermon Yale, and Dartmouth also came away from Ugan- was entitled “Now Faith,” and revolved around da with some life-transforming lessons. u n i o n Hebrews 10:32-11:3. “The students were greatly inspired to know “There was a great response to the message of that they have the ability to make a significant dif- God,” said Fields. ference in someone’s life,” said Fields. c h r i s t i a n But what struck him the most was two women “What I did not anticipate is that we would see 22 who were freed from demonic oppression when the face of God within the Christians of Uganda they came forward for prayer. so clearly. They were the most hospitable people “It was my first time witnessing this,” said that I have ever met.” | cu A Ministry Hub at Brown Christian Union’s Judson Center Receives a Renovation by eileen scott, senior writer

As Christian Union launches a leader- At the start of the fall semester, the Chris- ship development ministry at Brown tian Union faculty began a Freshmen Outreach University this fall, the nearby Judson Campaign with various events and offered stu- Center is being renovated to meet the needs of dents the opportunity to sign up for weekly Bi- ministry fellows, students, and the Christian ble courses on the Book of Hebrews. Woodard community. The Judson Center, Christian Union’s minis- At the start of the fall semester, the Christian try center at Brown, is a 3,500 square foot build- Union faculty began a Freshmen Outreach ing that provides meeting and worship space for a variety of campus ministries. The building, which Campaign with various events and offered also offers living quarters on the second and third students the opportunity to sign up for weekly floors, is located at 168 Lloyd Avenue in Provi- dence, Rhode Island. Bible courses on the Book of Hebrews. Christian Union Founder and President Matt Bennett, Cornell ’88 and MBA ’89, said the Jud- noted the benefit of having an intimate, welcom- son Center is a key component in building unity ing place like the Judson Center for one-on-one among believers. meetings and other ministry activities. Addition- “We want to see campuses strengthened in ally, Woodard said, the building gives students a Christ,” said Bennett. “That means helping peer sense of ownership in the mission of Christian ministries. If you look at the early Church in a Union on campus. given city, you might have seen several apostles there; and they had a cooperative perspective because they were all in it together.” The Judson Center is currently being renovated to provide office and meeting space for Christian Union’s ministry at Brown. The facility will feature two new offices, a conference l l a f

room, and a meeting room that will : : 4 1 0 2 serve as an ideal space for Christian Union Bible courses, prayer and

worship, and social gatherings. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c “We are very pleased to be here, and it’s encouraging to see these renovations coinciding with our ar-

rival,” said Matt Woodard (Yale Di- . g r o vinity School ’10), Christian Union’s ministry director at Brown. “It’s an exciting start for Christian Union at 23 Brown and a new beginning for the The Judson Center, Christian Union’s ministry center at Brown Judson Center.” university christian union

And the mission, said Woodard, “is about go- As they launch Christian Union at Brown, ing deeper into God’s Word through Bible cours- Woodard and Christian Union Ministry Fellow es, sharing Christian fellowship over meals, and Justin Doyle are seeking to help develop Christian showing God’s love and acceptance to one anoth- leaders and send out young men and women who er in a Christian way.” will impact culture around the world. And there’s That demonstration of Christian love and plenty of inspiration to draw from with a home compassion is emblematic of the center’s name- base like Judson Center. sake, Adoniram Judson (Brown 1807), who — “God was kind to bless us with the Judson despite personal hardship and precarious travels Center at Brown many years before we were able — was committed to bringing the Gospel to Asia. to launch an active ministry there,” said Tim Hen- Judson, the first Protestant missionary from derson, the vice president of University Christian North America, helped spread the Gospel in Bur- Union. “We are glad that others have been able to ma for nearly forty years and translated the Bible use it, and we trust it will still be a blessing to the into Burmese. Additionally, his work resulted in broader Christian community at Brown. Most of the formation of the first Baptist Association in all, we are delighted to have a new team there, to America, and he is credited with inspiring many join in the work of helping Brown students grow to join missionary efforts. in Christ.” | cu

...... An Emerging Leader Sophomore Is Emblematic of Seeking God Lifestyle by eileen scott, senior writer

From everyday struggles such as man- tian community at Penn and at nearby Grace aging stress, to larger issues like trying Covenant Church. As part of Christian Union’s to map out the direction of his life, outreach to new students this fall, he is engaging James Bessolo ’17 says Jesus remains at the center freshmen and helping them to plug into Christian of it all. And as a rising leader within Christian Union Bible courses. Bessolo is also helping them Union’s ministry at Penn, he is reaching out to find a home church. At Penn’s Christian Activities Fair, he spoke about how to get involved Bessolo said Christian Union has had a in campus ministries and local churches. After launching a leadership devel- “remarkable” influence on him, particularly by opment ministry at Penn in the fall of m a g a z i n e providing him with unique opportunities to 2013, Christian Union is encouraged t h e to see the ministry grow in its second

: : go beyond his comfort zones and overcome year. Bessolo and other key upperclassmen have helped with the recent u n i o n hesitations about embracing responsibility. Freshmen Outreach Campaign, which included various events. Several fresh- freshmen to help them find the same Christian men have signed up for Christian Union Bible c h r i s t i a n foundation that will sustain them through college courses. Those Bible courses, led by Christian 24 and beyond. Union ministry fellows, will focus on the Book Bessolo, an economics major who is from of Hebrews. Dublin, California, is active both in the Chris- “The Christian Union ministry offers the campus a community of believers and a Scripture-based John Cunningham, a Christian Union curriculum that helps to facilitate growth in stu- ministry fellow at Penn, said Bessolo’s devotion dents of all different backgrounds,” said Bessolo. “I to prayer is outstanding. really value this and would like to spend the rest “James consistently exemplifies the seeking God lifestyle,” he said. “In his personal life, he’s committed to prayer and worship in a way that definitely informs how he leads within the ministry and around Penn.” Cunningham also pointed out how Bessolo recognizes the importance of Christian unity and the value of Chris- tians on campus seeking God together. His daily discipline fuels his commitment to helping others draw nearer to Christ. In that regard, Bessolo says that just by the very nature of being a Christian, each individual has a call to leadership. “We are called by God to go out into the world, and help people see the solution to our ultimate problem— sin,” he said. “This calling makes each one of us a leader. We can be effective James Bessolo, Penn ’17, reached out to incoming freshmen in this calling by having a character this fall with Christian Union’s ministry at the University of worth imitating and making a con- Pennsylvania. stant effort to solve problems.” And that calling is one Bessolo heeds each day, as he recognizes that of my college years working to pursue this vision Christianity influences every aspect of his ex- of growth.” perience at Penn. Bessolo said Christian Union has had a “re- “It is not always easy, and it requires disci- markable” influence on him, particularly by pro- pline,” said Bessolo, “But I know that pursuing viding him with unique opportunities to go be- Jesus is undeniably worth it.” | cu l l a f

yond his comfort zones and overcome hesitations : : 4 1 0 2 about embracing responsibility. Additionally, he ...... is surrounded by believers who have held him accountable and helped him achieve major break- Christian Union’s n o i n u n a i t s i r h c throughs. Social Media Links: In addition to accountability, a strong prayer and devotional life have been instrumental in his

growth. . Twitter.com/ChristianUnion g r o “I believe that Scripture is one of our most powerful assets to overcoming spiritual challenges. Combined with practical steps, I know that 25 I will continue to make progress in overcoming Facebook.com/Christian.Union challenges,” he said. city christian union

To Change the World Harvard Law Students Probe Sociologist’s Acclaimed Book by catherine elvy, staff writer

Christians are called to reflect their of Virginia, wrote about “faithful presence”—an faith in all spheres of life. ideal for Christian practice that plays out in re- That was one of the themes ex- lationships, social life, and work. The practice plored by students involved with Christian emphasizes cooperation between individuals and Union’s ministry at Harvard Law School as they institutions to serve the common welfare, accord- gathered online during the summer to explore ing to Christianity Today. and debate sociologist James Davison Hunter’s To More than 40 students participated in the Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, & Possibility summer reading group, which began June 22 and of Christianity in the Late Modern World. finished with a series of lunch gatherings in Cam- “We have an opportunity to bring the Church bridge. to a place of impact, and we should think long “Hunter’s book was selected because it frustrates, challenges, and encourages – all in the best of ways – students to think about their ability to be transformative leaders and faithful cultural voices,” said Jared Wortman, Christian Union ministry fellow at Harvard Law School. Hunter, who also serves as executive director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, wrote worldly engagement is “an expression of a desire to honor the creator of all goodness, beauty, and truth, a manifestation of m a g a z i n e our loving obedience to

t h e God, and a fulfillment of

: : God’s command to love Christian Union Ministry Fellow Jared Wortman leads a Bible course at Harvard Law School. our neighbor.” u n i o n Likewise, earlier expressions of faithful

c h r i s t i a n and hard about the ways we can best do that,” said presence in church history “manifested itself in Austin Steelman, Harvard Law ’16. the creation of hospitals and the flourishing of 26 In his 2010 book, Hunter, a professor of reli- art, the best scholarship, the most profound and gion, culture, and social theory at the University world-changing kind of service and care – again, not only for the household of faith, Likewise, 16 students enjoyed an but for everyone,” Hunter wrote. afternoon of solidarity with a Labor In addition to providing op- Day barbecue at a nearby park. portunities for students to discuss “Because classes started the next the cultural issues they are likely to day, students were at the height of encounter in their future careers, anticipation,” said Wortman. “It the study allowed second-year law was wonderful to observe conversa- students to stay connected over the tions and friendships flourishing – summer months. conversations and friendships that, “It was a great opportunity to we hope, will only be augmented deepen their friendships and pro- over the course of the next three vide intellectual stimulation in years at HLS and beyond.” between semesters,” said Jim Gar- On September 5, a group of 28 This summer, students retson, Christian Union’s ministry law students watched the Boston involved with Christian director at Harvard Law School. Red Sox defeat the Toronto Blue Union’s ministry at Harvard Steelman echoed those com- Law School probed Jays, 9-8, at historic Fenway Park. ments. The summer study provid- sociologist James Davison “This was a fantastic outing, not ed an opportunity to “really engage Hunter’s To Change the just because the Red Sox won the critically with our faith and ask World: The Irony, Tragedy, & game in extra innings, but, more- some tough questions,” he said. Possibility of Christianity in over, because it served as a common “Hunter’s book calls for Chris- the Late Modern World. and extended time for students to tians to be present in all spheres of connect with one another,” said life, especially in positions of cul- Wortman. tural formation, i.e. academia, where the Church As a whole, the ministry’s second year is proving is more or less absent right now.” “incredibly rich and rewarding,” Wortman noted.

“We have an opportunity to bring the Church to a place of impact, and

we should think long and hard about the ways we can best do that. . . . l l a f

Hunter’s book calls for Christians to be present in all spheres of : : 4 1 0 2 life, especially in positions of cultural formation.”

—Austin Steelman, Harvard Law ’16 n o i n u n a i t s i r h c

In related news, Christian Union’s ministry to Returning students are encouraging prayer and Harvard law students was off to a busy start as trumpeting the importance of the seeking-God

it entered its second year of service. Among the lifestyle. Such practices are “reflective of a Christian . g r o activity, nearly 30 students signed up for Bible community rightly operating with care and inten- courses focused on Hebrews. tionality,” Wortman said. | cu 27 city christian union

Strategic Alumni Networks NYCU Launches Faith and Action Groups in Leading Cities by catherine elvy, staff writer

o serve existing marketplace leaders, as well as New York City Christian Union held a kickoff Tthe growing clusters of Christian Union alumni party for Faith and Action groups on September who now live and work in cities of 6. About 25 Ivy League alumni, strategic cultural influence, Christian mostly members of the classes of Union is launching Faith and Action 2013 and 2014, attended the event small groups. in the lobby of the WeWork build- In late September, the ministry ing on West 40th Street. rolled out the groups aimed at bol- In May, Crosby also hosted stering Christian professionals in meetings with seniors at Harvard, New York City, Boston, Houston, Princeton, and Yale universities to and Washington, D.C. These Faith alert them to the Faith and Action and Action groups will provide ven- groups and other ways Christian ues for professionals to seek God Union can offer support during and network with like-minded indi- Scott Crosby, director of their transitions into the career are- viduals, while attending intellectu- New York City Christian na. ally robust Bible studies. Union So far, about 50 young adults Much of the focus is on recruit- have expressed interest in taking ing recent graduates who took part part in Faith and Action groups in in Christian Union’s leadership de- New York City. Participation is not velopment ministries at Harvard, limited by age or educational back- Princeton, and Yale. The three old- ground. est Christian Union university min- While graduates initially are ener- istries are graduating seniors into the gized to engage culture in their new workforce each May. Alumni of the settings, many find themselves over- ministries will be graduating from all eight cam- whelmed, oftentimes working routine 12-plus- puses within the next four years. hour workdays. Across the globe, believers plugged into thriv- Suddenly, they “just want to survive as a Chris- ing, tight-knit Christian communities during tian in the workplace,’” said Crosby, referencing their college years often experience spiritual conversations with some recent alumni. drought after graduation. Not surprisingly, many “They step into a whirlwind. They’re all Christians encounter loneliness after relocating shocked by the fact that they have almost no free m a g a z i n e

into new cities to launch careers, said Scott Cros- time.”

t h e by, director of New York City Christian Union. Compounding this problem, many spiritu-

: : With Faith and Action, “there is an intentional ally-minded alumni miss the type of Christian focus on spiritual community and forming deeper community they enjoyed as undergraduates. u n i o n friendships,” Crosby said. To address this, Crosby helps them to plug into Crosby and Christian Union hope that these churches in their new settings. friendships and overall greater devotion to Christ Participants in Faith and Action groups will c h r i s t i a n among alumni will lead to involvement in local begin with a study on Hebrews, utilizing new- 28 churches. Faith and Action groups are not intend- ly written material by Nick Nowalk, Christian ed to be substitutes for participation in church Union’s teaching fellow at Harvard. Unlike the life. Bible courses on university campuses, which are Credit: iStockPhoto City Christian Union is launching Faith and Action groups for professionals in New York and other key metropolitan regions. taught by Christian Union ministry fellows, par- Ultimately, Crosby wants Faith and Action ticipants will share the responsibility for covering groups to complement the mentorship Christian the curriculum. Union provides at top-tier universities. As well, the exact format and timetable for Christian Union staffs and resources student the groups will reflect the composition and work organizations at Brown, Columbia, Cornell,

schedules of members. In addition, Crosby envi- Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of l l a f

sions believers who labor in shared industries net- Pennsylvania, and Yale universities. There, min- : : 4 1 0 2 worked together, formulating ideas about how to istry fellows offer undergraduates in-depth study better reflect Christ in their respective fields. of Scripture, Christian leadership training, and

Among alumni, Jessica Haley expressed appre- spiritual support. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c ciation for the Faith and Action groups. “The ease While the transition to the workforce from of developing and maintaining friendships after college ushers challenges, many young graduates graduating is easy to overestimate, so I’m thankful of Christian Union’s ministry report their “faith is for the support of NYCU in helping to provide op- still vibrant,” Crosby said. | cu . g r o portunities to gather with fellow recent alumni to encourage each other,” said Haley, Princeton ’14. To learn more about Faith and Action groups Along related lines, Christian Union also of- in New York City, Boston, Houston, and Washing- 29 fers a City Host program to match young profes- ton, D.C., contact Scott Crosby at (347) 682-5653. sionals with seasoned believers in New York City. E-mail: [email protected]. donor spotlight

Faith, Family, and Philanthropy Harvard Alumnus Embraces Christian Union’s Holistic Approach

or Harvard alumnus Tony Cimmarrusti and his friends urged Tony to take a look at Christian Fwife Martha, supporting causes they care about Union and give support to its focus on develop- is an endeavor to model the love of Christ, and it ing Christian leaders within the eight intensely is something that “is a major fabric in the life of secular universities generating as much as half of our family.” the nation’s most influential leaders. Tony was in- Cimmarrusti (Harvard ’81, HBS ’86) is CEO trigued, but careful. “We didn’t get involved with and co-founder, with Bryce Gray, of Majestic Christian Union right away,” he notes. Getting to Capital Management. In a dynamic, wide-rang- know an organization, he and his wife had learned ing career, he has worked on Wall Street and at the over the years, was important before getting fully Chicago Board of Trade; developed real estate; behind it. led numerous family offices; and served as CIO But, having heard about the changes God was bringing about at Princeton through the ministry, Tony took an opportunity to meet Christian Union faculty and students at Harvard, who by this time were making noticeable inroads at his alma mater. “When I finally met Don Weiss, the director of undergraduate ministry at Harvard, and Nick Nowalk, teaching fellow, I was impressed…when I met with the students involved with the ministry, I was blown away.” Beginning in 2011, Tony and Mar- tha began to take the ministry close to their hearts, channeling time and treasure to help address a lack of Christian resources at the key universities, and to help supply the nation with godly Tony Cimmarrusti, Harvard ’81, HBS ’86, with his wife Martha, and their four sons. leaders. “For anyone who cares about leadership in the U.S., it’s imperative we reach the students at these schools.” m a g a z i n e for the Majesty Fund since 1995. He explains As Bible course sponsors, Tony and Martha

t h e how he and his wife discern which charitable enable Christian Union’s ministry fellows to meet

: : organizations to support, citing insights gained weekly with eight to ten students per course and from attending conferences such as Generous provide in-depth instruction in Scripture. Cours- u n i o n Giving, and by studying great works such as Hen- es typically form during freshman year and often ry Blackaby’s book, Experiencing God: “You have stay together for four years, fostering intimacy to see God and join Him where He is working; it and accountability. Tony says, “Christian Union c h r i s t i a n just doesn’t work the other way around.” takes the right approach. It’s both spiritual and 30 Over the years, Tony and Martha have fol- intellectual; it’s holistic.” lowed the Lord into a number of faithful, effec- In addition to teaching the Scriptures and tive ministry programs. For some time, two close helping students seek God wholeheartedly, Chris- tian Union’s ministry faculty also coach and de- that all of the things we have can be used by God velop students’ concrete leadership skills, in order to help others, and that everything we have is ei- to amplify their effectiveness as Christian leaders. ther a tool…or an idol!” Ensuring students receive spiritual mentoring and The parents’ lessons took root. In 2013, their coaching at a pivotal stage in life fits in with To- oldest son, Mike, graduated from Wheaton Col- ny’s background. A former All-Southern Califor- lege, where he served as the captain of the ice nia football player and wrestler, Tony went on to hockey team. He now works in private equity, captain the wrestling team at Harvard, while also serves with Young Life, and coaches youth hock- playing linebacker on the football team. Over the ey. Wesley is a founding board member of Beta past three decades, Tony has coached collegiate, Upsilon Chi (BYX), a Christian fraternity, at the high school, and youth football, wrestling, and University of Michigan. He’s also involved in baseball. Through it all, he carried out his passion for Jesus. “Whether I’m coaching, teaching, “For anyone who cares about leadership in the or working in business, I’ve sought to maintain a U.S., it’s imperative that we reach the students at kingdom mindset.” Tony’s heart for mentoring and coaching came these schools.” full circle when he met Kevin Collins (Harvard —Tony Cimmarrusti, Harvard ’81, HBS ’86 ’89), Christian Union’s director of undergraduate ministry at Dartmouth. Tony was finishing Young Life. Their third son, Caleb, is a freshman his degree at Harvard Business School, while also at the Naval Academy, and already involved in a coaching the Harvard freshman football team. church and his company Bible study. Youngest Kevin, a player on that team, is now bringing his son, Mac, is a junior in high school, a Sunday own love for Christ, coaching skills, and market- school teacher, and a leader in Young Life. place experience to students in the Ivy League. Tony quips, “Whenever anyone asks me how Tony was delighted. “It was extraordinary to see they turned out so well, I tell them there are three this fellow Harvard alumnus as a man of God, reasons: 1. Martha 2. Martha 3. Martha!” impacting Dartmouth.” After 26 years of marriage, Tony and Martha Last year, Tony served as a panelist speaker at continue to adventure together. They are lead- Christian Union’s Ivy League Congress on Faith ers at Grace Community Church in Detroit, and and Action. The experience provided Tony with in their town of Grosse Pointe Farms. The couple l l a f another confirmation that his family’s commit- has even bicycled across America together. The : : 4 1 0 2 ment to the ministry was advancing the kingdom recipe for the Cimmarrusti family’s energetic ap- in meaningful ways. The Congress drew more than proach to ministry is simple. Tony explains it this

390 students from eight campuses to hear speakers way: “God’s work is our work. Our work is about n o i n u n a i t s i r h c address the intersection of faith and vocation. “I doing His work.” | cu was humbled by my co-panelists, including Adam Berry (Princeton ’09). As a student, Adam was in- The Cimmarrusti family has a passion to coach

volved with Christian Union when it first launched; and mentor godly leaders. Donors are invited to . g r o now he is at Goldman Sachs. He’s young and he is support transformation at any of the eight campus- talented, and he is getting it done for Jesus!” es where Christian Union operates. To learn more As parents desiring to raise their sons to care about giving opportunities, including Bible course 31 about and participate in God’s work, the Cim- sponsorships, or to make a gift, go to www.christia- marrustis share, “We tried to teach our children nunion.org/give. university christian union

What’s Next... Please pray for upcoming Christian Union events

New York City Christian Union Salon New York City Christian Union will host a salon with Bruce Herman, who holds the Lothlórien Distinguished november20 Chair in Fine Arts at Gordon College.

New York City Benefit Event An evening of celebration in New York to support the ministry of Christian Union in developing Christian december9 leaders to transform sculture.

Prayer and Fasting Initiative Christian Union and believers across the nation will pray and fast for 40 days. See www.ChristianUnion.org/40Days january12 to learn more.

New York City Christian Union Forum New York City Christian Union will host a quarterly january13 forum with author and social critic Dr. Os Guinness.

spokenWord 2015 m a g a z i n e Christian Union presents spokenWord2015, the Ivy t h e League Bible Memorization Challenge Finale, at the : : 11april Scholastic Auditorium in New York City. u n i o n

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The Spiritual Climate in the Ivy League The following articles were written to keep readers informed about the spiritual atmosphere at Ivy League universities. Some stories will encourage you by highlighting ways God is working through other (non-Christian Union) ministries. Other articles—on news, trends, and events—are included to help motivate you to pray for these institutions, their students, faculty, and staff, and for all of the Christian ministries that work at these schools.

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Beyond Studying and Residencies : : 4 1 0 2 DOCTORS’ BOOK ENCOURAGES MED SCHOOL STUDENTS

By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer n o i n u n a i t s i r h c

nowing firsthand that a career ’00, Warren Alpert Medical School to “see beyond the urgency of the Kin medicine can tax both body ’05) and Richard Chung (Harvard moment and cultivate a life that and soul, two Ivy League alumni have ’00, Yale School of Medicine ’05) gives God the glory He deserves.” .

written a book that exhorts medical are the authors of Beyond Studying: Huang attended the University g r o students to give God room to work A Guide to Faith, Life, and Learning of Connecticut for his residency in in their lives, their studies, and their for Students in Health-Care Profes- Anesthesiology and currently prac- professions. sions. They wrote the book to invig- tices in central California. Chung, 35 Doctors Eric Huang (Brown orate weary souls and help students who practices medicine in North the spiritual climate in the ivy league

Carolina, completed his residen- in their lives and their studies. explore issues of faith. While she cy in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics “I can say the topics covered [in says there is a strong Christian at Duke University and his fel- the book] are very relevant,” said medical fellowship in the Philadel- lowship in Adolescent and Young Choi. “I can attest to the emotion- phia area, her friends at Harvard Medical School and other schools don’t have that kind of community. The authors hope their book will help bridge that gap and offer medical students a place to turn for godly encouragement and support. According to the book, one key to maintaining a healthy spiritual life is to make certain things, like prayer, non-negotiable. “We can’t afford to fool In their new book, physicians Eric Huang, Brown ’00, Alpert Medical School ’05 (left), and Richard ourselves, because there are Chung, Harvard ’00, Yale Medical School ’05, encourage medical school students to seek God certain things that are just wholeheartedly. that important. Your spiritual health is one of them. The Adult Medicine at Children’s Hos- al, mental, and physical fatigue, ramifications of compromising are pital Boston. the insidious neglect of daily disci- disastrous,” said Chung. The source of strength to live plines, and the risk of losing sight Although written for medical for God in the midst of the trau- of a God-driven purpose in the face students, such advice is good for ma of medical school comes from of the daily mental and social striv- any professional. From time man- trusting in God’s sovereignty, say ing required of us as students.” agement to total surrender to God’s the authors. Yet, they admit their Chao concurred. will, the exhortations can inspire own weaknesses, and in doing so, and guide all readers. let readers know they’ve walked the “A tired soul begins, Beyond Studying offers not hard path and can relate to where just advice, but a call to action by students are today. over time, to live for providing suggested prayers and Huang writes, “A tired soul be- questions to ponder at the end of gins, over time, to live for self and self and not for God.” each chapter. And the authors’ en- not for God.” —Dr. Eric Huang (Brown ’00, couragement and guidance isn’t “I began many days praying, Warren Alpert Medical School ’05) meant to fade when residencies are m a g a z i n e ‘May my life now be a sacrifice to completed. Their exhortations and

t h e you.’ But by evening, my plea often “A long period of set-aside time recommendations are intended to : : became, ‘Oh Lord, just sacrifice me for prayer is usually the first thing last long after “the shingle has been now!’ ” he admits. to go,” she said. “It should be a pri- hung.” u n i o n Katherine Choi and Tiffany Ng ority, but, most of the time, it’s so Huang and Chung write, Chao, medical students at Penn, easy to let go. There are so many “Whatever accolades, awards, or

c h r i s t i a n can relate. Both are involved with things you have to do.” letters you get after your name, re- the Christian Medical Fellowship According to Chao, medical member that a truly fulfilling life 36 at Penn, yet, they confess to strug- school is not like the undergraduate can only be experienced by living gling to give God His proper place environment where there is time to for His glory, not your own.” | cu the spiritual climate in the ivy league

BRO owN | On Campus ‘A New Adventure’ at Brown PRIESTS REPLACE FATHER HENRY BODAH By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

pair of priests recently joined of the Providence diocese asked Several hundred students par- ABrown University to serve as Bodah to serve the Catholic com- ticipate in Brown’s Catholic com- Catholic chaplains and replace the munity at Brown and the Rhode munity. Student leaders help host ministry’s longstanding priest. Island School of Design. weekly Bible studies, liturgical min- In August, Revs. Nicanor Aus- Bodah described the colleges as istries, choirs, retreats, meals, lec- triaco and Augustine Reisenauer “unique institutions that attract a tures, and other activities. The min- assumed the mantle held by Father remarkable cadre of students.” As istry holds two Masses on Sundays Henry Bodah, who served Brown’s such, Bodah noted he was privi- and one on Wednesdays. Angela Catholic community for 17 years leged to serve the Catholic students Howard McParland, who came to before taking over the priesthood at the schools. Brown in 2007, continues to serve of St. Francis of Assisi in Wakefield, Rhode Island. “I am excited to meet and to get to know the Catholic Both men expressed gratitude for their new roles, as well as the students and to walk with them as we come to know better plethora of opportunities to minister to students who are making life the love and the power of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord, decisions and encountering spiritual crossroads. who is Savior of the world.” —Rev. Nicanor Austriaco “I am very appreciative and grateful to God for the opportu- “There were many students who as director of the Brown-RISD nity to contribute to the Catholic were remarkable in their loyalty Catholic Community. and campus communities at Brown to the Gospel and to the Catholic As for Austriaco, the native University,” said Reisenauer. faith. It was also a pleasure to inter- of the Philippines was ordained a The Prior-Provincial of the Do- act with all the students, of what- priest in 2004 and completed his minican Friars (Province of St. Jo- ever religion or of no religion; they pontifical license in sacred theology seph) appointed the pair to Brown, were always engaging and ready to and moral theology at the Domin- effective August 1 and on an inter- talk and share their ideas,” he said. ican House of Studies in Washing- im basis, with the approval of Bish- While both colleges are decided- ton, D.C. in 2005. l l a f op Thomas Tobin of the Diocese of ly secular, even reputedly hostile to As an alumnus of the Univer- : : 4 1 0 2 Providence. traditional faiths, the priests “try to sity of Pennsylvania, Austriaco ’89 “I am excited to meet and to get develop in their students a strength is familiar with the stresses of Ivy to know the Catholic students and of character that allows each one to League studies, but wants students n o i n u n a i t s i r h c to walk with them as we come to be true to his or her values and be- to pause to ask life’s bigger queries. know better the love and the pow- liefs,” Bodah said. “Often, they are so busy trying er of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord, Along those lines, participation to get ahead that they forget that who is Savior of the world,” said in an “intentional community” of it is important for them to ask and . Austriaco. student believers “can provide the to keep asking the important ques- g r o As for Bodah, the native of spiritual and emotional support for tions about their lives, about their Portsmouth, Rhode Island, was or- those who want to remain faithful world, and about their God,” Aus- 37 dained in 1978. Nearly two decades and go deeper into their religious triaco said. later, then-Bishop Louis Gelineau tradition,” Bodah said. “… Is the universe a consequence the spiritual climate in the ivy league

of a random quantum fluctuation or ton native is a Dominican priest As for his new role at Brown, is it the creation of a loving God who of the Order of Preachers in the “belonging and contributing to wanted to share His inner life with Province of St. Joseph. Among his such a community of faith and persons who are not god?” credentials, Reisenauer earned a love, of scholarship and service, Along related lines, Austriaco is master of theological studies from touches upon some of the deepest completing a pontifical doctorate in the University of Notre Dame in desires of our human hearts, and sacred theology at the University of 2006 and a series of graduate theol- so I’m enthused about serving the Fribourg in Switzerland. ogy degrees at the Pontifical Faculty entire community and each of its He serves as an associate profes- of the Immaculate Conception in members,” Reisenauer said. sor of biology and instructor of the- Washington, D.C. As part of a priesthood with an ology at Providence College. Austri- Ordained to the priesthood in 800-year tradition of integrating faith aco, who completed doctoral studies 2012, Reisenauer serves as an ad- and reason, Reisenauer said he eager- in biology at Massachusetts Institute junct professor of theology at Provi- ly begins “this new adventure on the of Technology, maintains intellectu- dence College. He teaches courses in campus of Brown University, an in- al interests in molecular and cellular early Christian theology and in the stitution that has its own remarkable genetics and in moral theology. college’s signature program, the De- and renowned legacy.” | cu As for Reisenauer, the Washing- velopment of Western Civilization......

BRO owN | On Campus An Advocate for Samaritans BROWN UNDERGRAD REACHES OUT WITH COMPASSION | By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

he suicide of one student at In March of 2013, Sunil Tripa- Healing. While she did not know TBrown inspired a classmate to thi, an undergraduate who was tak- Tripathi, his despair struck a deep champion the cause of hope and ing a leave of absence from Brown, chord. healing for campus and community disappeared from his residence in “I knew then that God called members who are suffering with de- Providence, Rhode Island. While his me to help my brothers and sisters pression and mental illness. whereabouts were unknown, Trip- in this kind of need,” she said. athi was incorrectly Galvan, who aspires to become considered a suspect in a physician, subsequently joined the Boston Marathon Students for Samaritans, a student bombing, according to organization at Brown (www.face- news reports. Sadly, book.com/studentsforsamaritans) it was later discovered that is affiliated with Samaritans of m a g a z i n e that the young man Rhode Island. t h e had taken his life in the Samaritans, a worldwide organi- : : waters off India Point zation dedicated to suicide preven-

u n i o n Park in Providence. tion, was founded nearly a century

The tragedy res- ago by Anglican Priest Chad Varah, onated with Lauren who, like Galvan, was deeply im-

c h r i s t i a n Galvan ’16, who had pacted by the suicide of a young Lauren Galvan, Brown ’16, is studying how mental health intersects just started her in- person. 38 with religion and spirituality and the healing process. dependent study in Today, Galvan is seeking to study Mental Health and the ways mental health intersects the spiritual climate in the ivy league

with religion and spirituality and campus are struggling either with b r o w n ne w s - in - b r ie f the healing process. She is a member stress, anxiety, or depression, and to of the Brown Catholic Community help shed some light on some dark Catena ’86 Honored (http://students.brown.edu/brcc/) times in life means the world to me.” for Missionary Work and has also participated in Brown In October, the organization In July, the National Football Christian Fellowship (http://blogs. hosted a panel discussion that Foundation and College Hall of Fame brown.edu/bcf/) and College Hill looked at issues like relationships announced missionary physician Tom for Christ (www.cru-brown.org). and dating violence. Students for Catena, Brown ’86, as the co-recipient Galvan said her faith impacts Samaritans also hosts an annual of the organization’s 2014 Gold the way she responds to crisis. She “befriending” seminar where work- Medal. The foundation will honor the strives to be a nonjudgmental, active shops offer information on how to humanitarian, a standout football listener with everyone she meets. create a safe and nonjudgmental player at Brown, in December. Past “One of my goals in life is to be space for those in need. As well, the recipients include seven former U.S. kind, for everyone you meet is fight- group conducts the “Mental Health presidents. ing a hard battle,” said Galvan. “Je- Monologues,” an open mic night Catena serves as the only perma- sus calls us to love one another the for students to share their stories of nent physician at Mother of Mercy way He loves us. It’s the only way the mental health challenges through Hospital in the Nuba Mountain world will become a better place—a song, spoken word, poetry, or per- region of civil war-ravaged Sudan. safer and more accepting place for sonal narratives. In 2013, Brown University gave those who are suicidal, or in distress.” As for the Christian communi- Catena its William Rogers Award, the And in the process of helping ty at Brown, Galvan believes that institution’s highest honor to gradu- others, she also is reaching out with openly talking about faith and men- ates who exemplify Brown’s mission of Christ-like, unconditional love. tal health and suicide is “crucial” in preparing students for lives character- “I’m bringing Him to those in helping to de-stigmatize these issues. ized by “usefulness and reputation.” need. I’m showing them how one “Many mental health issues take follower of Christ looks and acts. people away from the things that Gov. Jindal ’91 Hopefully, they’ll get inspired to look mean the most to them, including Mocked at Comic Con and act the same way, and to show religion and faith in God,” said Christ to others as well,” she said. Galvan. “Stress, depression, anxiety, A video that appeared at Comic Galvan and her peers with Stu- panic—they make us vulnerable Con 2014 this summer poked fun at dents for Samaritans support and when we need strength the most.” the spiritual warfare experience that help people with mental illness And Galvan admits that she is Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, through volunteering at the crisis not immune to this vulnerability at Brown ’91 wrote about for the New hotline operated by the Rhode Is- times. However, in those moments Oxford Review in 1994. The article,

land chapter and by assisting with she remembers God’s love and His entitled “Beating a Demon: Physical l l a f

the organization’s Cross the Bridge promises, and she encourages oth- Dimensions of Spiritual Warfare,” : : 4 1 0 2 to Hope run/walk. ers to do the same. chronicled Jindal’s experience at On the Brown campus, Students “I have to remind myself that Brown involving the exorcism of a

for Samaritans has organized inter- God is watching over us all the time friend during a University Christian n o i n u n a i t s i r h c active events such as “What Makes and He is listening to our prayers,” Fellowship meeting. You Smile?”—which gave students she said. “We’re on God’s time, and The film, “Ivy League Exorcist: the opportunity to express their feel- just like it says in Jeremiah 29:14, The Bobby Jindal Story,” was pro- .

ings through drawing or writing. He will find us and bring us back duced by Cult Jam Productions and g r o “We get to see people remember from captivity—back from all the contains crude language and casts the good things in life, and hopeful- places where He has taken us. God Christians in unflattering stereotypes, ly, we bring some joy to their day,” knows what we need and when we making a mockery of what is a real 39 Galvan said. “A lot of students on need it. And He will deliver us.” | cu battle with the powers of darkness. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COL lu MB IA | On Campus Fools for Love? SCHOLAR SHEDS LIGHT ON CAMPUS HOOKUP CULTURE By Luke Foster, Columbia ’15

he first few weeks of classes are not doing more to combat sexual love. A crowd of around 40 stu- Talways an overwhelming time for assault. Senior Emma Sulkowicz dents turned out to hear her on a new students on Ivy League campuses. has undertaken a performance art Sunday afternoon. The pace and pressures begin to mount; piece, carrying a mattress around Freitas presented the findings stress increases, if anything, faster than campus until the man she accuses of her eight years of research and the workload. And these first weeks are of raping her has been expelled. The hundreds of interviews with college also a proving ground for the moral and exploitation and manipulation that students on hookup culture. What, spiritual decisions that shape college is routine in much of campus inter- exactly, is “hookup” culture? She experiences and lives to come. The par- action between the sexes forms an described it as the umbrella culture ty and hookup culture plays a major enormous part of this subtext. for sexual and romantic interaction role. It’s easy to think that hooking up On September 7, Columbia’s on almost all American college cam- is the only way to have fun, and many Anscombe Society, a chapter of the puses (certain Christian colleges es- students from Christian backgrounds nationwide Love and Fidelity Net- cape this dynamic). It has become normal, even “cool” in certain contexts, for college students to engage in ambiguous, anonymous sexual encounters—anything from making out to intercourse—without expecting any prior or subsequent romantic relationship. Dr. Freitas’ research revealed that a large majority of college students feel alienated and frustrated by the hookup culture. Most would like to see a revival of the dating culture, with its norms and traditions to structure romance. But what drives behavior, she found, is “what everyone thinks of what everyone else thinks.” Students fear Scholar Donna Freitas speaks to students at an event sponsored by the Columbia Anscombe

m a g a z i n e being perceived as weak, as not

Society. achievement-driven enough, if they t h e pursue romance in college. : : turn away from their faith to follow a work, hosted scholar Donna Freit- These responses from her inter- u n i o n

seductive path. as, whose latest book is entitled Sex viewees led Freitas to draw some so- At Columbia, the dark under- and the Soul. Through the presen- bering conclusions. “We are becom- belly of the hookup culture has been tation of her research and analysis ing a culture where to be normal is c h r i s t i a n vividly highlighted in recent weeks. on the hookup culture, Anscombe to be apathetic,” she argued: hook- Activists from the national coali- hoped to provide a positive vision ups thrive on lack of communica- 40 tion No Red Tape have aggressively of human sexuality and offer Co- tion, on emotional disconnect, and condemned the administration for lumbians hope of finding lasting ultimately on devaluing both self the spiritual climate in the ivy league

and other. Freitas saw this as having drunk, in the dark, in a corner of a word of advice on how to reclaim long-term effects on the emotional dance floor? romance amid the hookup culture’s and relational health of the Millen- On a hopeful note, Freitas ob- sordid reality: “You have to be fools nial generation. And she made a case served that over 80 percent of her for love!” that the hookup culture—because it interviewees identified as spiritual And various Christ-centered shuts down communication in sexu- or religious. These students also felt ministries on campus are meeting al encounters—horribly complicates unable to express that religiosity on exactly this need, challenging stu- adjudicating the standard of “con- campus, and wanted to understand dents to be fools for God’s love and sent” used in rape cases. Who can how to connect sexuality to their to reshape the quest for human love give consent while both parties are spirituality. Freitas closed with a around the Cross. | cu

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COL lu MB IA | On Campus ‘Plan B’ Is Flawed PRO-LIFE ADVOCATE: ‘COLUMBIA IS SENDING THE WRONG MESSAGE’ By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

olumbia University recently sidered limited data on the safety of culture where new life can simply be Cbegan offering free emergency Ella and needs to conduct additional thrown away,” said Arina Grossu, di- contraception to students, a move a studies on the side effects and risks rector of the Center for Human Dig- public policy organization equates of the medication. The Family Re- nity at the Family Research Council. with supplying abortifacients. search Council also cautions Ella is As for Columbia, the university’s In May, Columbia Medical Ser- similar to RU-486 and, as such, may Web site explains students in need vices began dispensing Plan B and cause excessive bleeding and height- of emergency contraception also Ella to students at its center in John ened risk of infection. have the option to purchase such Jay Hall. Previously, students had to More importantly, emergency medication for about $31 to $50 at secure prescriptions for the drugs contraception brings to the forefront area pharmacies or to receive it free, from Columbia and present them to issues tied to personhood. Of top round-the-clock, at public hospitals area pharmacies. The pharmaceuti- concern, pro-family leaders say pills in New York City’s five boroughs. cals are available at no charge during such as Plan B and Ella prevent preg- “The message they are sending business hours to students who have nancy by blocking the implantation to the students is it is OK to be paid the university’s health fee. of embryos, and Ella can cause the promiscuous, and we will help you A university Web site lists such demise of an implanted embryo. to take care of whatever pregnancy l l a f contraceptives as options for students Ella is a selective progesterone re- happens,” said Grossu. : : 4 1 0 2 after “sex was unplanned, unintend- ceptor modulator, which blocks pro- As an alternative, Grossu said ed, or unwanted.” An e-mail from gesterone receptors, thus depriving a universities should teach students the university’s health department to developing fetus of the crucial pro- to focus on fostering healthier re- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c the Columbia Daily Spectator added, tein, according to Family Research lationships centered on individual “Emergency contraception is safe Council. worth and respect. They also should when used as directed by a health Many life advocates warn such support students who desire to prac- . care professional,” a claim the Family medications are tools in a culture of tice abstinence in the midst of a hy- g r o Research Council disputes. death, marked by the view that hu- per-sexualized youth culture. The Washington, D.C.-based man life, when inconvenient, can be Caitlin La Ruffa, director of the organization reports that the U.S. discarded. Love and Fidelity Network, echoed 41 Food and Drug Administration con- “It is part of a consumer-oriented those comments. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

Providing free emergency contra- love. All students want love,” said – have worked diligently on this crit- ceptives sends “the message that all La Ruffa. “It’s OK to want more ically important matter,” Columbia that matters when it comes to sexual than the hookup culture. You don’t President Lee Bollinger, Law ’71, relationships is avoiding pregnancy,” have to settle for it.” wrote on May 15 in an update on said La Ruffa, Princeton ’09. “It con- As well, in the interest of bal- efforts to prevent sexual assault on dones what goes on in the hookup ance, universities should provide campus. “The work will continue.” culture… It teaches students that sex resources for pro-life and pregnant Bollinger also recently an- is merely recreation the way tennis is students, as well as for undergrad- nounced plans for Suzanne Gold- and [that] intimacy isn’t inherently uates who are parents, said Grossu. berg, Brown ’85, Harvard Law ’90, meaningful.” Universities can help young women to serve as special advisor to Co- Columbia’s move to offer such achieve family goals alongside ed- lumbia’s president on sexual assault contraceptives is especially troubling ucational endeavors. “If you find prevention and response. as a student-run governing board yourself pregnant, it’s not the end With that in mind, La Ruffa declined to grant recognition during of the world,” said Grossu. “You expressed concern that Columbia the spring to a group of students who don’t have to choose to end life.” may be abetting an environment wanted to form a campus chapter of Columbia’s distribution of emer- that enables sexual assault by read- the Anscombe Society, an organi- gency contraception also comes on ily supplying emergency contra- zation that affirms sex as a special, the heels of the university’s plans ception, and she urged university unifying experience reserved for mar- to establish a second location for a officials to focus their efforts on riage between a man and woman. rape crisis center and to expand its creating a climate of dignity. Columbia can “definitely bal- professional counseling services. “There’s so much that can be done ance the conversation about what “Many people on the campus – to improve things on a campus like sexuality is and elevate it to include students, faculty, and administrators Columbia,” La Ruffa said. | cu

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c o l u m b ia ne w s - in - b r ie f Walton ’08 Cited by Christianity Today recently Compass Christian Christianity Today named Jonathan Walton, Columbia Koinonia ’08, to its distinguished list of young leaders, “33 Under 33, Compass Christian Koinonia is Continued.” The magazine asked off to a great start in the new readers to nominate millennial-aged academic year. Christian leaders within their Among the highlights, the communities. Walton, the director campus ministry at Columbia

m a g a z i n e of the New York City Urban University is holding weekly

Project through InterVarsity dinners and Bible studies on Friday t h e

: : Christian Fellowship (www.ivcf. evenings in Earl Hall’s Dodge org) is also a poet and author. Room, which overlooks Broadway. u n i o n According to Christianity Today, he As well, the group held a joint “works to rally college students retreat with the Christian Koinonia around issues of justice in their ministry at New York University on c h r i s t i a n neighborhoods and the global September 27. Earlier in the month, impact of their consumption.” the students paused to celebrate 42 Jonathan Walton ‘08 recent birthdays, and they feasted on Korean barbecue on Labor Day. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

c o r NE LL | On Campus Successful Stewardship CORNELL STUDENT ENJOYS WORKING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

n teaching neighbors about sound because we are on campus,” she said. willing or can’t find the time for a Imoney management, one student “When you step off campus, you see volunteer position,” he said. Clark within the Catholic community at all these needs.” said it was inspiring to see “some- Cornell hopes to provide a lifetime She remembers participating in a one from privilege truly caring.” of financial freedom for those in need. coat giveaway and later seeing peo- While Callaghan remained in Katie Callaghan ’14, in conjunc- ple on the street wearing those very Ithaca during the summer, she tion with a local Catholic Charities coats. sought out fund- organization, has taken the lead in “The small act of ing for the Money directing and seeking funding for giving the coat provid- Management Work- the Money Management Work- ed warmth all winter. shop and helped shop, which is designed to empow- People don’t have heat, Clark in putting er local residents who are struggling they don’t have cars. I together an outline with various financial issues feel so grateful I’ve been for the course. The In starting the program, blessed to help in this initiative still needs Callaghan reached out to Joshua way,” Callaghan said. funding to get off Clark, the director of development at Although Catholic the ground and ful- Catholic Charities Thompkins Tioga Charities is a religious Katie Callaghan, Cornell ly meet the needs of ’14, helped initiate a (CCTT). Together, they outlined organization, it serves the community. money management a program which is similar to the all those in need, re- According to program for MoneyWise program that is offered gardless of faith. Clark, there are var- disadvantaged families in by a local credit union in the area. “God’s teachings are Ithaca, New York. ious obstacles for According to Clark, many of the applicable to human people to attend the people who participate in CCTT society,” Callaghan said, course. Many of the programs are the working poor. “like loving your enemies and offer- would-be participants work and are They have jobs, but still struggle ing yourself to others and not hop- single parents who have to be at to make ends meet. Whether par- ing for anything in return.” home to feed and care for their chil- ticipants have no income, low in- The recent alumna admits her dren in the evenings. With proper come, or average income—if they faith had cooled during her first funding for a meal and childcare l l a f are struggling financially—this pro- years at Cornell, but was recently for participants, he believes, people : : 4 1 0 2 gram is designed to help. renewed after she was a sponsor for would be more apt to show interest Callaghan, who begins medical a friend who was being confirmed. in the program. school in Long Island, New York “I supported her and God sup- Through the support of caring n o i n u n a i t s i r h c this fall, developed a heart for the ported me,” said Callaghan. “God student volunteers like Callaghan and fiscal and physical health of the was preparing me. I wouldn’t have the implementation of the Money poor as she ventured outside the gotten through this year without Management Workshop, local resi- walls of privilege that the university my faith,” she said. dents may soon be able to learn the . fosters, and engaged the local com- As a result, the strength she re- skills necessary for financial steward- g r o munity. ceived from God enabled her to con- ship and gain the peace and security “Catholic Charities opened my tinue to serve the local community it brings. | cu 43 eyes to this tremendous community. in a way that Clark says is unique. You think everyone is financially set “A lot of students either aren’t the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COR r NE LL | On Campus ‘God Has Brought the World to Us’ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, INC. APPOINTS NEW REGIONAL DIRECTOR By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

longtime campus minister with will do and with a sense of depen- welcome picnic at nearby Taughan- AInternational Students, Inc.’s dence on Him,” Larson wrote for nock Falls State Park and participa- outreach at Cornell University re- his blog. “Realizing that whatever tion in Cornell’s orientation fair for cently stepped into a new, expanded I have done, He has accomplished international graduate and profes- role as regional field director. for me (Isaiah 26:12). Whatever I sional students. will do, must be done During the summer, the branch through Him (John at Cornell hosted weekly gatherings 15:5).” for about 30 participants on Fri- Larson joined In- day evenings at the Mott Center, ternational Students’ Christian Union’s ministry center team at Cornell Uni- at Cornell. versity in 2008. At The summer months provide a the Ivy League uni- “good time for connecting with the versity, International students for friendship, Bible study, Students, Inc. (www. and discipleship,” Larson said. isionline.org) partners Along those lines, Dave and Beth with Cornell Interna- Larson taught a five-week course in tional Christian Fel- conversational English to more than lowship (www.cicf- a dozen internationals via Cornell cornell.blogspot.com) International Christian Fellowship to serve the foreign on Thursday evenings at the Mott Dave Larson is the new regional field director for International Students, Inc. community. Center. Educational outings includ- However, Larson’s ed trips to a baseball game, farm, service with Interna- coffee shop, and ice cream parlor. In June, Dave Larson took over tional Students dates back to 1987 In addition, the Larsons hosted as International Students’ director when he served with the ministry’s a July 4th party for about 35 foreign for the entire Northeast after over- outreach in Buffalo, New York, fol- students, and Beth Larson led reg- seeing Central and Western New lowed by Tucson, Arizona. After a ular Bible studies for four women York and Western Pennsylvania. stint pastoring Craycroft Baptist throughout the summer. As for his new position, Larson Church in Tucson from 1996 to Likewise, students involved

m a g a z i n e said it ushers in new opportunities 2001, Larson rejoined the Buffalo with the ministry’s friendship-part-

to serve the thousands of interna- branch in 2001. ner program met over the summer t h e tionals who venture to the region Despite his new responsibilities, with their host families. At the : : for undergraduate and graduate Larson and wife Beth continue to beginning of each academic year, u n i o n

studies and postdoctoral research. minister to students at Cornell Larson matches about 60 Christian Visiting scholars from abroad often alongside Edith Johnson, an ad- families from Ithaca with interna- arrive with spouses and children in visor with Cornell International tional students and scholars. c h r i s t i a n tow, including some who do not Christian Fellowship. “They’re displaced out of their speak proficient English. At Cornell, the beginning of the families and culture,” said Larson. 44 “I embark on the new role with new academic year involved a se- “They always have the need for re- a sense of anticipation of what God ries of outreach efforts, including a lationships and friendship.” the spiritual climate in the ivy league

Activities with host families help tionals represent about 45 percent tional students and equip them for students to experience the local cul- of the population. evangelical service. ture, Larson said. “A lot of the fam- Nationwide, International Stu- Ministering to Cornell’s interna- ilies have really enjoyed it.” dents, Inc. serves students on 500- tional community “provides a stra- Cornell is home to more than plus campuses in the United States tegic ministry. There are so many 21,000 undergraduate, graduate, and and across the globe. The organi- students from all over the world,” “I embark on the new role with a sense of anticipation of what God will do and with a sense of dependence on Him. Realizing that whatever I have done, He has accomplished for me. Whatever I will do, must be done through Him.”” —Dave Larson

professional students. Of those, zation, which is based in Colorado said Larson. “They’re on our door- about 20 percent are from for- Springs, Colorado, and was found- steps, and are future leaders. They eign countries or U.S. possessions. ed in Philadelphia in 1953, seeks will be people of influence. God has Among graduate students, interna- to share Christ’s love with interna- brought the world to us.” | cu

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c o r ne l l ne w s - in - b r ie f

Christian Studies tion as a major milestone for the House of Prayer Center Purchases organization. Resumes at Cornell Historic Building With a donation of $1 million, the Christian studies center Cornell House of Prayer started In June, Chesterton House affiliated with Cornell University the new semester in a powerful way announced the purchase of the bought the Tudor mansion it uses as students came together for a time l l a f residential facility it has rented for as a male residential center. The of corporate worship and prayer on : : 4 1 0 2 four years and hailed the transac- mansion at 115 The Knoll in the August 25. Open 7 a.m. to mid- heart of North Campus was night seven days a week, Cornell built in 1910. It features lake House of Prayer (www.facebook. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c views, 18 parking spots, and a com/CornellHouseof Prayer) wel- small cottage. comes the Cornell community to The organization also “seek God with their heart, mind,

and soul,” and serves as a space for . operates a nearby female resi- g r o dential center, featuring room solitude, sacredness, and worship for up to 12 women. during the academic season. 45 the spiritual climate in the ivy league

DAR TM o u TH | On Campus A Radical Reconstruction Agenda GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

esidential buildings at Dart- 1953 Commons and the Collis Hundreds of students are ex- Rmouth College soon may contain Center to function as gender-inclu- pected to attend the conference gender-inclusive restrooms, starting sive ones. to support Dartmouth’s LGBTQ in Topliff Hall, a move a leading The changes are part of a trial run community and to network with for a program to implement similar students from across the Ivy League signage in restrooms across campus, and beyond. This will be Dart- and could include some residen- mouth’s first year to host IvyQ, tial facilities as early as this fall, The which began in 2010. Dartmouth reported in August. “Until this pilot, we had no In response, a public-policy multi-stall, gender-inclusive bath- leader with the Family Research rooms on campus,” Akash Kar ’16, Council said multi-gender re- co-chair of IvyQ, told The Dart- strooms, especially multi-stall ones, mouth. “We still have no multi- pose a legitimate concern to priva- stall, gender-inclusive bathrooms in cy, particularly for women. residence halls.” “There’s a sense of denial about A Dartmouth official described biological realities,” said Peter Sprigg, the initial restroom conversion a senior fellow for policy studies at program as part of a shift to open the Family Research Council, based formerly gender-segregated spaces in Washington, D.C. across campus. Many people simply would be Kar echoed those comments, uncomfortable sharing restrooms noting all campus restrooms could with members of the opposite sex. become gender-inclusive with min- Ultimately, “I am not sure it’s imal retrofitting, if simply relabeled Topliff Hall at Dartmouth University fair to impose that cost to appease a as such. “If there isn’t an option to tiny minority,” said Sprigg. have all three − men’s, women’s, and Dartmouth’s LGBTQ commu- gender-inclusive − the restroom Christian organization says would nity welcomed the changes, which should be gender-inclusive,” Kar deny biological realities and under- come months after student activists said. mine privacy. pushed the college to address con- As for the upcoming IvyQ Con-

m a g a z i n e Dartmouth is also enhancing its cerns over the climate for minori- ference, it will involve three days of

support of the LGBTQ community ties, women, and LGBTQ students. workshops and activities, including t h e by hosting a major conference and Suggested remediation included discussions on the history of the : : by opening a housing unit focused more gender-neutral housing and LGBTQ movement. u n i o n

on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bathroom options. To secure the bid for the event, bisexual, transgender, etc. individ- One student leader in the col- planners submitted an application uals. lege’s LGBTQ community de- explaining why Dartmouth should c h r i s t i a n During the summer, the col- scribed the initial restroom conver- host the conference and addressed lege’s facilities, operations, and sions as crucial to the college’s plans logistical details. 46 management office relabeled some to host the IvyQ Conference from Dartmouth’s IvyQ Conference of the bathrooms in the Class of November 6 to 9. will dovetail with related campus the spiritual climate in the ivy league

events, namely the opening of Tri- “A lot of these things are in line maintain inclusive values, that’s re- angle House, an affinity house for with what had been happening on ally what they’re doing and wheth- LGBTQ students and allies, and the campus,” said Smith, noting a Chris- er there is room for Christians on 30th anniversary of the Dartmouth tian affinity house stalled during its campus.” Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans- approval process, but is regrouping. The news left Sprigg, of the gender Alumni/ae Association. “It’s not encouraging when you Family Research Council, with a Recent alumnus Robert Smith see other things being approved,” series of rhetorical questions. Chief ’14, of Northern Virginia, said the said Smith, who was involved with among them, he asked whether college is not so accommodating to Christian organizations during Dartmouth is “open to a diversity other groups, especially Christ-cen- his undergraduate studies. “The of viewpoints, not just a diversity of tered ones. question is whether, in trying to sexual orientation?” | cu

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DAR TM o u TH | On Campus Seeking a Shift in Culture DARTMOUTH HOSTS SEXUAL ASSAULT SUMMIT | By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

n response to an investigation being silence,” said Lisak. “They are rais- The issue of sexual assault has Iconducted on its campus by the ing their voices. They are showing garnered attention off campus as United States Department of Educa- their faces and in some cases, shak- well, particularly among writers tion, Dartmouth hosted a Summit on ing their fists.” and bloggers. Some are blaming Sexual Assault this summer. Roughly “Shame that attached itself to promiscuity and the hookup cul- 300 attendees from 60 colleges at- sexual violence does not belong to ture on campus. tended the summit, which included them, so they will speak and de- In a piece for www.onfaith. presentations and, what one speaker mand to be heard. It’s the survivors org, “American Universities Have a called, a “roll up your sleeves” ap- who have shifted the landscape.” Sexual Ethics Problem. Why They proach toward generating solutions. While most institutions wince Need a Religious Solution,” blogger Participants joined working groups that required outlines, fol- While most institutions wince at government and public low up plans, and “real-world answers” that address the issues of scrutiny, Dr. David Lisak favors the pressure brought to prevention, survivor assistance, and consequences for offenders. bear on campuses by the Department of Education, the l l a f Plenary speaker Dr. David : : 4 1 0 2 Lisak, a forensic consultant, has ex- White House, and the survivors themselves. tensively studied the consequences of interpersonal violence, and ad- at government and public scrutiny, Chris Horst calls out both Dart- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c mitted to attendees that he was also Lisak favors the pressure brought mouth and Harvard, among many a victim of the crime himself. to bear on campuses by the De- other universities, for incidents of “I know in my heart, my body, partment of Education, the White sexual assault. . and depth of my soul what it means House, and the survivors them- “As a culture, we have encour- g r o to be raped,” he candidly told his selves. aged our nation’s students toward audience. “Major institutions do not make a choose-your-own-sexual-adven- “Survivors of sexual violence are difficult changes without significant ture-lifestyle. And we have celebrat- 47 no longer willing to be shamed into pressure,” said Lisak. ed the party culture, as if college is the spiritual climate in the ivy league

meant to be a youthful exercise in ipation in the culture is an excuse wrote. “Dartmouth is unlikely to finding oneself,” Horst wrote. for the violence. adhere to the biblical standards Further, in an op-ed piece for “I am totally against the conser- prescribed in the religious book the Los Angeles Times by Jonathan vative slant that blames victims and from where it gleans its motto. But Zimmerman, “Sexual Assault on says it’s their fault. People would be I think our nation’s universities Campus and the Curse of the safer if they didn’t put themselves could use more religion, not less.” Hookup Culture,” the author notes in dangerous situations, but that Although they agree to disagree that among all the White House doesn’t mean they are responsi- on a wide range of social issues, task force recommendations for ble for it. Regardless if someone is Denton said Christian ministries combating sexual assault, conspic- drunk or dresses revealingly, they and liberal-oriented organizations uously absent is a challenge to the don’t deserve to be raped,” said can have a lot in common when hookup culture that dominates un- Denton. it comes to addressing the issue of dergraduate life. While task forces and working sexual violence on campus. Dartmouth Physics Professor groups convene and politicians seek “It ought to be an issue where Richard Denton attended the sum- accountability, the issue of sexual Christians could join forces with very mit. While he acknowledges the violence isn’t only a secular one. As liberal people like the feminist correlation between hooking up, Horst points out, a godly solution groups,” said Denton, the faculty ad- binge drinking, campus climate, just might be the answer. visor for Agape Christian Fellowship. and sexual assault, he cautions “Harvard is not likely to rein- “Everybody recognizes sexual violence against the assumption that partic- state its evangelical heritage,” he is a bad thing.” | cu

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d a r tm o u th ne w s - in - b r ie f FCA Event Features Integrare Hosts Veritas Forum Events Jefferson Bethke Prior to the Veritas Forum on college administrators, key The Fellowship of Christian campus on September 30, business leaders, and clergy from Athletes at Dartmouth (www. Integrare at Dartmouth hosted a the surrounding community who dartmouthfca.org) sponsored an faculty luncheon with featured were able to meet student leaders appearance by spoken word artist speaker Oxford Professor John and members of the Veritas Jefferson Bethke in September. Lennox. The gathering included Forum’s organizing committee. Bethke, who is also an author, professors, graduate students, and The Veritas Forum included gained media attention and selected administrative leaders debate-style dialogue with Lennox notoriety within the Christian who were able to interact with and Marcelo Gleiser, a Dart- community for his video entitled Lennox. An evening reception mouth professor of physics and m a g a z i n e “Why I Hate Religion, But Love was also held for professors, astronomy and the Appleton

t h e Jesus.” At Dartmouth, he was the Professor of Natural Philosophy.

: : headline speaker for Fellowship of The presentation, which included Christian Athletes’ weekend of a question and answer time, was u n i o n inspiring presentations, fellowship, entitled “Making Sense of the and worship gatherings, which were Universe: A discussion of the interactions of faith and science.” c h r i s t i a n open to the campus community and surrounding area. A Christian The Veritas Forum was 48 Union grant helped underwrite the Oxford Professor John Lennox partially underwritten by a event. Christian Union grant. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

HARVAr d | On Campus Cross-Linked SUMMER A CAPPELLA GROUP UNITES BOSTON AREA CHRISTIANS By Brian Zhang, Harvard ’15

uring the summer, many college area who are interested in Chris- super excited,” Park said. Dstudents find themselves in dif- tian a cappella, but may not have Park, who was performing bi- ferent cities working on internships or the time to connect to it during the ology research for his senior thesis research projects. For some Christians, school year, as well as non-Chris- while studying for the MCAT, also this can prove to be a challenging time tians who might want to for staying involved in Christian just learn about a cappella community. Yet, summer also offers or are interested in Christi- a unique opportunity for Christians anity. This year, the group’s from different campuses to meet and makeup included students fellowship with each other. from Harvard, Wellesley, For several years, MIT students and Mount Holyoke, as have taken advantage of this oppor- well as further campuses tunity by hosting Cross-Linked, a such as Brown and Duke. no-audition vocal group for Chris- Linda Song, Harvard tians in the area. This summer, stu- ’16, spent the summer vol- dents met on Tuesday nights in an unteering at science camps The Cross-Linked A Cappella group enjoyed meeting for practice MIT classroom to practice four in Boston and working for and fellowship in the summer. songs, which they performed at a few a start-up. In addition to venues throughout the Boston area. being involved with a summer Bi- connected with other Christians by Cross-Linked spun out of MIT’s ble study at Harvard, she regularly helping lead a Bible study through co-ed, Christian a cappella group attended Cross-Linked practices Harvard’s Asian-American Chris- (which goes by the mathemati- and experienced a cappella for the tian Fellowship (http://hraacf.org). cal pun Cross Products) to provide first time. He attended the first Cross-Linked continuity during the break. This “I’ve always wanted to try a practice with a friend and invited summer, Cross-Linked was led by cappella but was afraid of the time others from Harvard to check out Caitlin Kerr, MIT ’15, who served commitment, so this was a perfect the group. as musical director, and Ruth Park, opportunity for me,” Song said. “I think I missed only one practice until I moved back home, and l l a f “The best part of the experience was getting to each time, we managed to bring : : 4 1 0 2 branch outside of the Harvard bubble and meet more people: friends from the Asian-American Christian Fellow- ship, their friends, et cetera. It was

new people in the Cambridge area.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c awesome to be able to meet students —Linda Song, Harvard ’16 from other colleges and just share in MIT ’16, who served as logistical By contrast, Daniel Park, Har- musical fellowship,” Park said. director. Both Kerr and Park have vard ’15, sings in the Harvard Kerr selected the songs that . been involved in Cross Products Glee Club and its a cappella subset the group rehearsed and sang over g r o since their respective freshman years. during the school year. “Naturally, the summer. She chose three in Kerr said that part of the mis- when I heard about the possibility sequence – “This is Your Life” by 49 sion of Cross-Linked is to provide of an a cappella group to fill my Switchfoot, “Never Change” by a community for Christians in the singing void for the summer, I was J. Han featuring Sam Ock, and the spiritual climate in the ivy league

“Perfect People” by Natalie Grant was getting to branch outside of Cross-Linked was an opportuni- – to describe the process of com- the Harvard bubble and meet new ty for Christians not only to sustain ing to faith. She later added “Fools people in the Cambridge area,” their faith in the summer, but to ex- Marching” by Tim Be Told, a song Song said. “We would often get press and experience it in new ways. that explores the theme of doubt, to ‘dinner number two’ after rehearsal “Cross-Linked provided me with the repertoire. at Anna’s Taqueria and chat, get to a chance to praise God through Practices were roughly struc- know each other and each other’s song, grow in fellowship with funny, tured as one hour of socializing and campuses, and just enjoy genuine interesting, thoughtful brothers and ice-breakers, followed by an hour of fellowship. Getting to make con- sisters, and take a break from work,” musical practice. The fellowship ex- nections with other students really Park said. “Overall, I really enjoyed perience often continued in interac- helped me feel a sense of commu- the whole experience and am so tions after the two hours were over. nity and feel at home in the Boston thankful to Ruth and Caitlin for or- “The best part of the experience area.” ganizing.” | cu ......

HARVAr d | On Campus A Highrock of Refuge HARVARD SQUARE CHURCH PLANT MINISTERS TO AREA STUDENTS By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

church plant in Harvard Square learn from examples. They learn take place at the main facility on Ais catering to a growing number how to participate in His purpose Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. of students and young families with and how they are to articulate faith Highrock Harvard Square’s 75-min- ties to Harvard University. to the world around them.” ute services feature contemporary Part of the aim behind Highrock The church, which launched in and traditional worship, corporate Harvard Square is to demonstrate spring 2012 as a service of Highrock prayer, and a sermon. to college stu- Covenant Church Shaun Lim, Harvard ’15, said dents the value of in nearby Arlington, he instantly fell in love with the participating in a now has more than sense of community at Highrock. multigenerational 170 attendees. He also noted church leaders church. Through This semester,established a location in Harvard such an experi- Highrock is focusing Square because the “20-minute bus ence, they receive on discipleship and ride up to Arlington, where the main opportunities to spiritual empower- building is, was deterring many cu- observe people of ment to share the rious Harvard students from attend- m a g a z i n e all ages making Gospel. The Har- ing or checking out church when t h e decisions and en- vard Square branch, invited with their friends,” said Lim. : : countering the Walt Quick and Highrock which meets in an The leadership team decided to

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joyful but chal- auditorium at Lesley “bring the church to them,” said lenging realities of ministering to a congregation University, reaches Lim. “I love it that Highrock is so family life. of students and young families out to student visi- mission-oriented and it takes the

c h r i s t i a n “It’s not hy- affiliated with Harvard University. tors via its welcom- implications of our faith so serious- pothetical,” said ing team and refresh- ly and tangibly.” 50 Walt Quick, campus director for ment center. Given the proximity to In addition to Harvard Univer- Highrock Harvard Square. “They Arlington, however, some activities sity, Highrock Harvard Square also the spiritual climate in the ivy league

draws students from Massachusetts ministries at the nearby universi- to see what church is like,” Quick Institute of Technology, Lesley, and ties, Highrock does not operate a said. “We have been very fortunate other area institutions along Bos- formal college small group. to see a large amount of interest ton’s intellectually rich corridor. While myriad students partici- from students.” Through its church plant in pate in thriving campus ministries, Reaching college students is Harvard Square, leaders hope to they also can benefit from establish- critical because many are grappling fulfill God’s purposes far beyond ing relationships with congregants with life decisions. Massachusetts Bay. at Highrock, namely “time with “It’s a time when they are be- “There are incredibly rich op- brothers and sisters of the faith who ginning to build a foundation in- portunities for people in Cambridge have been running the race for a de- dependent from their family up- who are going to be influencers,” cade or two,” said Quick. bringing and making decisions …,” said Quick. “Locally, so many peo- Such input is part of “setting up Quick said. “The question of faith ple come as students, graduate stu- patterns, behaviors, and a world- also comes into the picture. Is it go- dents, and young professionals from view to inform real life.” ing to be a part of their lives? Is it other parts of the world. There are Likewise, while much of the just a set of moral guidelines or a opportunities for them to hear and Boston vicinity functions as a sec- vibrant part of their lives?” respond to the Gospel and return to ular, post-Christian society, Quick As well, the presence of a bus- the world with the message.” notes he sees “so many strong pock- tling international student popu- Other church plants are in ets of students who are passionate lation brings a plethora of oppor- Brookline, Quincy, and Salem. about their faith.” tunities for Highrock congregants While the majority of under- Quick, who also serves as an area to build relationships via hospital- graduates from Harvard who at- director for InterVarsity Christian ity. “There are many international tend Highrock are involved with Fellowship in the Boston area, joined students who have no exposure to small groups via campus ministries, the staff of Highrock on a part-time Christianity,” Quick noted. the church also offers a selection of basis in September after being a At its core, church leaders simply small groups for those who desire a church member for about five years. desire for congregants to “grow in love taste of multigenerational life. Giv- “We have many students who with God.” | cu en the presence of various campus have been brought by their friends ......

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Rev. Bodrick, HDS Ferguson. The interview appeared well as students from surrounding ’14, Joins Protest on the HDS Web site. colleges. Journey Church admin-

in Ferguson “As a faith leader in my com- istrators and volunteers have spent l l a f munity of Roxbury I hold close to concerted time praying, training : : 4 1 0 2 The Rev. Willie Bodrick, II, the words of Dr. Martin Luther leaders to minister to students, Harvard Divinity School ’14, King, Jr., that “injustice anywhere and advertising the church in the travelled to the city of Ferguson,

is a threat to justice everywhere,” community. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Missouri to participate in peaceful said Bodrick. Additionally, Revolution protests following the shooting of Church is offering a twelve-week an African-American teenager by a Local Churches Alpha Course at Harvard this fall. white police officer this summer. Alpha resonates with students

Reach out at Harvard . Bodrick, who is a youth and desiring to know more about Jesus g r o young adult pastor at Twelfth In September, Journey Church Christ and gives them an informal, Baptist church in Boston, was was launched at Harvard Square. welcoming environment in which 51 interviewed by Harvard Divinity The church is committed to to ask questions about Christianity. School (HDS) while he was in reaching Harvard students, as the spiritual climate in the ivy league

PEN N | On Campus Sleep Deprivation and Suicide PENN STUDY OFFERS NEW INFORMATION TO CAMPUS COMMUNITIES By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

new study on suicide from “There has been increased con- As for the Penn study, it high- Athe University of Pennsylvania versation on the campus about lighted a spike in the frequency of provides valuable insights for staffers mental health and suicide,” said suicides between midnight and 5:59 and students who serve in campus Jeff Klein, assistant director of Penn a.m. when six-hour time blocks were ministries. Newman Catholic Community analyzed. It also pinpointed a surge In June, Penn released findings (www.newman.upenn.edu). “We in the frequency of suicides between that show suicides are substantial- are hoping that our own inclina- 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. ly more likely to occur in the ear- tions as a campus ministry staff will Such findings carry implications ly morning hours than during the lead to more students being aware for college students, who are noto- daytime or evening. of their needs and the needs around riously nocturnal. As well, many are them.” sleep-deprived as they navigate the During the 2013-14 stressful currents of collegiate studies, school year, the Penn com- particularly at leading universities. munity dealt with a series In the Penn findings, the fre- of tragedies, including two quency of suicides between mid- suicides in three weeks. As night and 5:59 a.m. manifested 3.6 for the 2014-15 year, an times higher than expected. upperclassman also com- “This appears to be the first mitted suicide in California data to suggest that circadian fac- in late August, shortly be- tors may contribute to suicidality fore he was scheduled to re- and help explain why insomnia is Suicides are more likely to occur during early morning turn to Penn for his senior also a risk factor for suicide ideation hours than during the daytime or evening, according to a year. As well, a 20-year-old and behavior,” said Michael Perlis, new study from the University of Pennsylvania. female, on a voluntary leave associate professor in Penn’s psychi- of absence from Penn, died atry department and director of the The university unveiled its study in late September near campus. Penn Behavioral Sleep Medicine on the heels of new data from the The passage of the young lady Program. Center for Disease Control that marked Penn’s sixth student suicide “… Just being awake (late) at demonstrates suicides increased since August 2013, according to night may in and of itself be a risk slightly for the fifth year in a row in news reports. factor for suicide,” he said.

m a g a z i n e 2011, the most recent year for which Michael Hu, a staffer with Pen- Previous research, suggesting

statistics are available. That report nforJesus (http://pennforjesus.com), more suicides during the day, did t h e not account for the proportion of : : also showed suicide displacing homi- said ministry leaders should strive to cide as the top killer of young people. offer a safe, reaffirming environment the population awake during the u n i o n

In reaction to the Penn study for their students and be aware of night, the study’s authors noted. and new national data, campus how stress and sleep deprivation can While some younger people ex- ministers stressed the need for stu- aggravate depression. perience a natural phase delay in c h r i s t i a n dents to carve time in their hectic “Sometimes, there’s a bit of a their circadian rhythms – meaning schedules for rest, support, and shame culture,” said Hu ’00 and they are biologically prepared to be 52 worship and to keep the pressures director for Campus Renewal Min- awake later – “many of the 15- to of college studies in perspective. istries at Penn. 25-year old set are still predisposed the spiritual climate in the ivy league

to be asleep during the time that poor-impulse control, doing things tional vulnerabilities, regardless of seems associated with vulnerability, the individual would not do in the the hour. “By default, we should be 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.,” Perlis said. light of day,” Perlis said. available to be on call for emergen- “Add to this sleep deprivation, If students battling despair must cy situations,” Hu said. alcohol, and the angst and impul- pull all-nighters or late nights, they As well, college students should sivity of being younger, and these should “be with or have access to avoid overcommitting their sched- individuals are truly at risk.” friends, family, loved ones, and any ules, and they need to be aware Furthermore, for nocturnal stu- other form of support that can keep of the dangers of straining natu- dents – the ones phase-shifted to them safe,” Perlis added. ral body rhythms, Hu said. “We keep later hours – emotional vulner- Hu agreed. “It makes sense to should encourage students to not ability may alter to approximately 3 know of the study habits of stu- to be spread so thinly,” he said. a.m. to 8 a.m., instead of midnight dents and encourage them to study Klein echoed those comments, to 5 a.m., Perlis said. in groups, not alone,” he said. noting the importance of balance in It is a bad idea to be awake “when Hu also said campus ministers college life, including rest. “As spiri- one is not biologically prepared to and student believers should be tual advisers, we care about the per- be awake. Doing so likely enhances prepared to offer support to one son in a holistic sense,” he said. | cu the risk of catastrophic thinking and another when dealing with emo- ......

PEN N | On Campus Dialoguing under Abraham’s Tent CHRISTIAN, JEWISH, AND MUSLIM STUDENTS SHARE DIFFERENCES OVER A MEAL | By Rosalie Doerksen, Penn ’17

espite religious and political pennintervarsity.org), initiated this Muslim dialogue group, he con- Dtensions that are plaguing the regular, interfaith dialogue effort nected with Osama Ahmed ’16, a Middle East, Christian students at with the Jewish and Muslim com- practicing Muslim, who agreed to Penn are undeterred as they continue munities at Penn in order to facili- partner with him. Later, Hoover to foster relationships with Muslims tate friendships. It can be a first step attended the group’s first general and Jews. towards building community ties, body meeting, where he met Ray- On September 16, representa- Hoover says. mond Habbaz. tives of all three Abrahamic reli- “(The three religions) are differ- Hoover and Ahmed invited l l a f gions, freshmen through seniors, ent and discussing these differences Habbaz ’15, who is actively in- : : 4 1 0 2 met together to discuss religious is an honest way truly to under- volved with Hillel, the Jewish com- differences over a Kosher meal. This stand each other,” he said. munity at Penn, to spearhead the was the first meeting of the year for Hoover began thinking about Jewish perspective. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Dialoguing under Abraham’s Tent DAT when he first arrived as a Hillel and Faith Fund provide (DAT), an organization founded by freshman at Penn, but put the idea funding for Dialoguing under Mark Hoover ’16, just under a year in the back of his mind until one Abraham’s Tent and meetings are ago. Around twenty students were year later when, while handing out held at Penn Hillel and the Reli- . present to share their thoughts on flyers to advertise for InterVarsity gious Activities Commons. g r o the topic of discussion: “Chosen- during the Student Activities Fair, “By keeping (discussion) within ness and Universality in Scripture.” he was “providentially placed” next the monotheistic faiths, we thought 53 Hoover, a member of InterVar- to Jewish and Muslim tables. Upon we would be able to have certain sity Christian Fellowship (www. meeting with members of a Jewish/ conversations we wouldn’t be able the spiritual climate in the ivy league

to have otherwise,” Hoover said. meeting is structured such that, af- primarily a faith-based religion, and, After a month of e-mailing back ter taking turns reading the chosen like Christianity, is open to anyone. and forth, DAT hosted its inaugu- texts aloud, the three leaders collect All agreed that the theme of uni- ral meeting in October 2013. questions and observations that ev- versality particularly applies to the Most of the covered topics are eryone then discusses. study of eschatology, the doctrine text-based: Hoover, Habbaz, and Hoover pointed to Romans 3 to of the end of times, and especially Ahmed choose specific passages out highlight themes of “chosenness” concerns what justifies humans be- of the New Testament, the Hebrew and universality in the Bible, dis- fore God on the last day. Bible, and the Quran, respectively. cussing the mechanism of inclusion “Jesus inaugurated the end The first topic was prayer, and oth- of the Gentiles into God’s kingdom, times,” Hoover said. “We can never topics have included: The Role and also explaining the Great Com- er achieve what we need to get into of Faith in Democracy, Women in mission of Matthew 28: “All author- heaven. Thus it is God’s choosing Prayer Communities, and, Hoover’s ity in heaven and on earth has been and not our doing that is important.” favorite, the Story of the Aqeda, the given to me. Therefore go and make Particularly interesting was dis- “binding” of Isaac/Ishmael. disciples of all nations, baptizing cussion over why God specifically Isis Cendan ’17, a member of them in the name of the Father and chose Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Full Measure, a Christian a cappella of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” and, through them, the nation group, was a first-time attendee at “Paul fiercely believed that God of Israel. The Quran tells the sto- the most recent meeting. was a God of the Gentiles and of ry of Abraham differently: Abra- “I think (DAT) is a great op- the Jews,” Hoover said. “Based on ham sought God out on his own. portunity (for Christians, Muslims, this, and on the effects of Christ’s re- First he worshipped the sun, then and Jews) to listen to each other demptive work in His death and res- the moon, then finally turned to and learn about what the other urrection, Paul insisted that mem- God Almighty, rejecting the pagan side believes without having a fear bership in God’s covenant commu- teachings of his forefathers. Essen- of getting into a debate over who is nity is now open to all who believe.” tially, Abraham was the one who right or wrong,” Cendan said. Contrastingly, modern Judaism did the choosing. She adds that the roundtable makes conversion difficult and, to “It’s fun stuff when you realize discussions that DAT offers allow complicate matters, now makes it people have the same story, but dif- participants to learn from individ- nearly equivalent to citizenship in ferent stories,” Hoover said. | cu uals, rather than from a book. The Israel. Islam, on the other hand, is

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Loving Philadelphia vulnerable and at-risk youth in the coordinator. t h e This fall, Campus Renewal community were also offered. : : Ministries (campusrenewal.org) A grant from Christian Union

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helped subsidize the event. city-wide family celebration that “The goal of Love brought together university Philadelphia was that foster

c h r i s t i a n students, local ministries, and children, their families, businesses to serve foster children University of Pennsylvania 54 and their families. students, and all who partici- Opportunities for volunteers to pated experienced the love of Photo by B. Krist for Visit Philadelphia the spiritual climate in the ivy league

PR IN C ET O N | On Campus The Grand Miracle PRINCETON PROFESSOR EXHORTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

iracles serve as a profound rev- The miraculous accounts of the “God is the sustainer of creation,” Melation of the love of God, who Old Testament and New Testament said Prud’homme, who completed a also actively sustains creation. form the “foundational records of graduate studies program in envi- The Lord demonstrated immea- the history of our Christian faith,” ronmental science and public policy surable compassion toward man- said Prud’homme. from Harvard University in 1973. kind in the greatest miracle of the Top among those cherished, an- Hebrews 1:3 explains, “The Son is universe, namely the resurrection of cient accounts are the parting of the the radiance of God’s glory and the Christ from the dead. Red Sea in Exodus and the conver- exact representation of His being, “I believe in the grand miracle,” sion of the Apostle Paul in Acts. sustaining all things by His powerful said Robert Prud’homme, a Prince- “The Israelites crossed the Red word.” ton University professor of chemical Sea safely. Paul encounters Christ in For its part, science reflects the and biological engineering, during a magical vision. He writes most of a recent dinner for International the letters of the New Testament,” “There is no tension between Students, Inc. (www.isionline.org). said Prud’homme. “The miracles are “There is nothing more miraculous there. They are in the Scriptures.” ‘science’ and ‘the actions of God.’” than that.” Still, as a scientist, Prud’homme —Professor Robert Prud’homme In September, Prud’homme said he appreciates the references served as the featured speaker for the within Exodus 14 to the natural supreme intelligence of God and organization’s monthly friendship phenomenon central to one of the the pronounced order He estab- dinner. most dramatic rescues of history. lished throughout the universe. About 75 people attended the Namely, Exodus 14:21 explains Still, “I don’t believe nature is potluck event on September 19 at that after Moses stretched out his the way it is because it is obeying Lutheran Church of the Messiah in hand over the sea, the Lord “drove a set of mathematical equations, Princeton. The local chapter targets the sea back with a strong east wind such as Newton’s law of gravity. international students and scholars and turned it into dry land.” The laws of nature are statements of from area institutions, including The Israelites crossed over the how God chooses to operate in the Princeton. dry land with a “wall of water on world,” Prud’homme said. As a scientist, Prud’homme not- their right and on their left.” “There is no tension between l l a f ed he has wrestled with some of The account in Exodus readily ‘science’ and ‘the actions of God.’ the purported miracles of modern discloses the metrological condi- They are both the actions and con- : : 4 1 0 2 Christendom, especially with the tions concurrent with the mirac- tinual sustaining work of God.” ones hyped from the realms of tel- ulous pathway. “There’s no cov- As for Prud’homme, the director n o i n u n a i t s i r h c evangelism. er-up,” said Prud’homme. “Howev- of Princeton’s engineering biology “I found miracles actually er, the parting of the sea to enable program accepted Christ as his per- to be quite embarrassing,” said the Jews to flee is, in all respects, a sonal Savior during high school. He Prud’homme. “As a physical scien- miracle from the hand of God.” credits InterVarsity Christian Fel- . tist, I see the rules by which nature Likewise, miracles are not just lowship (www.ivcf.org) for ground- g r o works. Miracles seem like cheat- events or spectacles. The purpose of ing his faith during his undergrad- ing.” miracles is to bring glory to God, uate studies at Stanford University. 55 However, the Bible remains the and they are consistent with His As well, Prud’homme served ultimate guidebook for believers. nature. as president of the U.S. Society the spiritual climate in the ivy league

of Rheology and on the executive Prud’homme. for 2014-15. In 1976, John Desai committee of the American Insti- Ultimately, miracles reflect the founded the Princeton chapter, tute of Chemical Engineers’ materi- care and compassion of the Creator, which seeks to share Christ’s love als science division. He also served and such instances provide oppor- with foreign students and equip on the Nanotechnology Scientific tunities for believers to share the them for evangelical service. Advisory Committee for BASF, news of the goodness of God with During the September dinner, which provided guidance for trends the world. Prud’homme left listeners with a in nanotechnology. “The essence of a miracle is tell- final thought. Namely, science can- For this scientist and believer, ing how much God has done for not explain the concept of love, but the greatest miracle remains the res- you,” Prud’homme said. “A miracle it is compatible with the principles urrection of Christ, something that is a revelation of how much God of Christianity. cannot be explained by the disciples cares.” As such, “my faith is encouraged promulgating fraud or Christ not As for International Students, when I see God at work,” he said. actually dying upon the cross. the local outreach has a busy line- “God is in control.” | cu “You’re not going to have up of activities and noted speakers 11 people dying for a lie,” said for the monthly friendship dinners

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PR IN C ET O N | On Campus Integrity in Action LOVE AND FIDELITY NETWORK HOSTS COMPELLING SEMINAR By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

summer seminar sponsored by “I left [the seminar] with a keen Athe Love and Fidelity Network sense of just how much work there inspired students to speak up for mar- still needs to be done, but also with a riage, family, and sexual integrity on renewed enthusiasm for this work,” campus and helped them realize that said Christian Say, Princeton ’16. one person can make a difference as Caitlin La Ruffa, director of the “a ripple can turn into a wave.” Love and Fidelity Network, said Two dozen students from 19 students see the hurt and confu- schools, including Columbia, Har- sion their peers experience in the vard, and Princeton, participated social scenes on campus; they want in the four-day Integrity in Action to reach out, but often don’t know Seminar at Princeton University in how. La Ruffa, Princeton ’09, also m a g a z i n e July. noted that students who are com- t h e Students discussed the basics of mitted to living lives of sexual in- : : starting and running campus orga- tegrity often feel isolated. nizations that promote abstinence “The powers that be, whether in u n i o n Dr. Aaron Kheriaty shared the stunning and marriage. They also acquired the form of the university adminis- facts about the effects of living practical skills for moral advocacy, tration and faculty or the peer pres- “transgender” and same-sex attraction

c h r i s t i a n learning how to write the governing lifestyles during a presentation sure that comes from an apparently documents and articulate the need sponsored by the Love and Fidelity dominant hookup scene on cam- 56 for such organizations to university Network at Princeton. pus, send the message that students administrators. who choose sexual integrity, who the spiritual climate in the ivy league

believe that marriage is by its nature sexual behaviors and identities do p r in c et o n ne w s - in - b r ie f the union of man and woman, and change across the lifespan, and that who understand the integral role the overwhelming majority of ado- Manna Christian the family plays in a flourishing so- lescents reporting same-sex attrac- Fellowship Hosts ciety, are in a small and ‘backward’ tion were exclusively heterosexual Welcome Events minority,” she said. in their 20s. Manna Christian Fellowship The seminar allowed students to Similarly, La Ruffa explained kicked off the new academic year understand that they are not alone that gender is commonly depicted with an ice cream social for fresh- and that they can gather strength by as a fluid, socially-constructed con- men on September 9 in McCor- sharing ideas and common values. cept. However, research suggests mick Hall. Later that evening, the “For me, fellowship with other that gender is, for the most part, ministry also hosted a gathering for students was the most important biologically rooted and fixed. returning students. part of this conference,” said Say. La Ruffa described Kheriaty’s On September 13, Manna held “It was great to see what clubs on data as sobering. Particularly con- its first large group gathering and other campuses are doing, and I en- cerning were findings indicating launched small groups during the joyed being able to talk about the that people with non-heterosexual week of September 15. similar problems we face and the behaviors and identities had a high- This summer, Manna hosted a different ways we are going about er risk for mental health problems joint Bible study with Princeton addressing similar campus issues.” including suicide, substance abuse, Evangelical Fellowship, Princeton The seminar also facilitated and depression. Faith and Action, and Athletes in greater understanding of the is- “Seeing study after study re- Action for students in the area. sues and fostered the intellectual porting these same findings was Participants gathered on Tuesday resources to engage in campus dis- heartbreaking because they weren’t evenings in the Carl A. Fields cussions. That meant bringing in merely numbers on a page, but real Center to study Psalms. speakers and scholars such as Princ- people with real lives and real sto- eton Professor Robert P. George, ries filled with tragedy and suffer- Harvard Law ’81, who discussed ing,” said LaRuffa. “No one left the Rodriguez ’08 Performs the question, “Do Ideas Matter?” room that morning unmoved.” on “America’s Got Talent” Also powerful was a presenta- Such research and moving dis- tion by Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Direc- cussions fly in the face of current Cordaro Rodriguez, Princeton tor of Residency Training and Med- course curricula and universi- ’08, and his group, Sons of Seren- ical Education in the Department ty-sanctioned health programming, dip, participated in NBC’s summer of Psychiatry at the University of which La Ruffa says sends a partic- show America’s Got Talent. California, Irvine. Kheriaty, who ular sort of message about sexual- The Boston-based group, which

co-directs the Program in Medi- ity—where restraint is seen as re- bills itself as a gospel/classical/neo- l l a f

cal Ethics at Cal-Irvine’s School of pression and where sexuality lacks soul/R&B fusion quartet, made it : : 4 1 0 2 Medicine, is currently conducting intrinsic meaning. to the season finale in September. research regarding gender identity In the end, La Ruffa said, “The Rodriguez, who studied psychology

and sexual desire. truth is that most students come to and was a member of Princeton n o i n u n a i t s i r h c “His analysis turned many of college with hopes for something Evangelical Fellowship as a student, the cultural narratives surrounding better than the hookup culture, and is a pianist and guitarist. these topics on their heads,” said La with aspirations to marry someday. “When I was 9 or 10, when .

Ruffa. So part of what we try to do with church was over, I’d sneak up to the g r o Kheriaty explained that con- this seminar is show students that piano and tinker around. Someone ventional wisdom holds that sexual they are far from alone and are sur- at my church saw that one day, and orientation is fixed and unalter- rounded by a community of sup- gave me a keyboard,” Rodriguez, an 57 able. However, evidence shows that port.” | cu attorney, told The Boston Globe. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

YA LE | On Campus A Lasting Legacy FORMER DIVINITY SCHOOL PROFESSOR WILLIAM MUEHL DIES AT 95 By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

illiam Muehl, a longtime His book titles included Mixing Re- mon, M. Div. ’71, recalled Muehl’s Whomiletics professor at Yale ligion and Politics: The Urgency and pivotal influence upon him during Divinity School and author, died in the Way and Politics for Christians. an impressionable stage of his May, leaving a legacy that will endure Other works included: Politics in studies at Yale. Willimon went on in the preaching of his students. Action: How to Make Change Hap- to serve as a bishop in the United A colleague and former university pen; Preach What You Practice; The Methodist Church and dean of the chaplain described Road to Persuasion; and The pecterS chapel at Duke University. Muehl, an attorney, of Economic Man. Muehl was buried in a private as an impressive lay As well, Muehl maintained his ceremony in Randolph, New Hamp- theologian. law credentials and participated in a shire, where he summered for years “He brought a series of political and legal organiza- with his beloved late wife, Ruth, unique perspective tions. From 1963 to 1969, he served an author and avid hiker. Muehl is on current affairs on the New Haven Board of Alders. survived by daughter-in-law Leah and unusual insight Upon his retirement in 1989, Rubenstein and grandchildren Mi- into many of the hu- Yale’s divinity school honored chael Muehl and Hannah Muehl. | cu man conditions that Muehl by establishing the Clem- ...... we all deal with,” ent-Muehl Professorship of Homi- y a l e ne w s - in - b r ie f Used with Permission of Yale Divinity School said Harry Adams, letics, a position now held by Le- Health Fellowship Colleagues of E. William Muehl Yale ’47, BD ’51, onora Tubbs Tisdale. paused in May to remember the a former associate As well, the Berkeley Divinity Hosts ‘This I longtime homiletics professor at dean who co-taught School, an Episcopal seminary af- Believe’ Series Yale Divinity School after he died homiletics courses filiated with Yale Divinity School, The Yale Health Professionals’ at 95. with Muehl. issues an annual prize in Muehl’s Christian Fellowship (medstation. Colleagues for name for the most eloquent preach- yale.edu/yhpcf/) hosted the first of more than 40 years, Adams said er among graduating seniors. its “This I Believe” series this Muehl’s spiritual contributions con- Muehl was renowned among September. The series offers Chris- tinue to reverberate through the students for his keen wit and en- tians and seekers the opportunity to sermons of his students, according gaging style. Among them, Charles hear messages about how people to the divinity school’s online news Lake ’57, former dean of religious have come to faith in Christ. Dr. publication. Muehl, 95, died on life for Stephens College in Missou- Barry Wu, Clinical Professor of

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In 1944, Muehl arrived at Yale with Yale Divinity School. Professor of Nursing at Yale School t h e Divinity School as an instructor in “I have spent the majority of my : : of Medicine, spoke about how public speaking. A year later, the preaching life without benefit of Christianity impacts him personally u n i o n

university appointed him to serve public address equipment, recalling and within the medical profession. as assistant professor, and, in 1956, Bill Muehl’s advice to project not to The Yale Health Professionals’ Yale awarded Muehl an honorary the back row, but to the narthex,” Christian Fellowship is a student-run, c h r i s t i a n advanced degree. said Lake. interdenominational organization Muehl’s scholarship and ser- In a 2011 article in The Chris- that includes students from Yale’s 58 mons explored the relationship be- tian Century, acclaimed preacher, nursing, public health, medicine, and tween faith and social responsibility. author, and scholar William Willi- physician associates programs. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

YA LE | On Campus Vita et Veritas CHOOSE LIFE AT YALE HOSTS SECOND CONFERENCE By Finnegan Schick, Yale ’18

Editor’s note: The following article college students. Planned Parent- information about their respective appeared in the Yale Daily News. hood noted a 30 percent drop in goals at tables outside the event. Reprinted with permission. the abortions of college-aged wom- Behling said that because abor- en in the past 10 years, Foster said, tion is such a divisive issue in the n September 19-20, the Vita et attributing that decline in part to United States, a lot of the speakers OVeritas conference, held at St. the work of pro-life organizations. at Vita et Veritas were used to being Thomas More Church in New Haven, Foster also addressed the issue of controversial. was co-sponsored by Choose Life at terminating pregnancies that result At Yale, the abortion issue is so Yale (CLAY) and several national pro- from non-consensual sex, stating sided with pro-choice amongst most life organizations and drew at least that even in instances of pregnancies students, that people do not tend to 85 attendees. from rape, she is against the idea of a consider it as a major issue, she said. Whereas Choose Life at Yale violent response to a violent act. According to Behling, though (http://chooselifeatyale.squarespace. “Nothing challenges our pro- most members of CLAY have reli- com) centers on larger bioethi- life beliefs more than when we talk gious backgrounds, the organization cal questions, the conference fo- about the issue of rape,” Foster said. is officially a secular one. The group cused specifically on the issue Kristan Hawkins, president meets every Tuesday to discuss abor- of abortion, according to Evelyn of Students for Life of America, tion and other issues in bioethics. Behling ’17, co-director of the event. Behling said she believes the discus- At Yale, the abortion issue is so sided with pro-choice sion is an important one that should be happening on Yale’s campus. amongst most students, that people do not tend to consider “When the idea was first con- it as a major issue. ceived, we weren’t certain we would have any success,” said Courtney mentioned in her keynote address “We don’t think you need to ad- McEachon ’15, director and found- at the conference that the Yale Ba- here to a particular morality to beer of Vita et Veritas. sic Health plan for students covers lieve there is human life in the womb Several guest speakers at the con- contraception and abortion, but and that there might be a better way ference related their personal rea- does not cover things like prenatal to address the problems that women l l a f sons for not supporting abortion. care, obstetrics, and delivery-room are facing in society,” she said. : : 4 1 0 2 Director of the Canadian Center fees for students who may wish to One attendee of the conference, for Bio-Ethical Reform Stephanie carry their pregnancies to term. Anthony Tokman ’16, said the Gray said that it is not only the lives Behling also expressed her unhap- event caused him to think for the n o i n u n a i t s i r h c of pre-born children that she is con- piness with the Yale Basic Health first time about the pro-life side of cerned for, but also those of adults plan, saying that it is not really a the abortion debate, since the Yale who should consider that their lives neutral policy and that there is no community is generally pro-choice. could have potentially been affected support on campus for a pregnant Attendees at the conference . by abortion. student who chooses to go through included students from Harvard, g r o Serrin Foster, president of the with her pregnancy. Cornell, and Columbia, as well as national Feminists for Life group, Organizations that co-sponsored local students from Yale. 59 unveiled a Web site that provides the conference, including Consistent CLAY was founded by Yale un- pregnancy planning resources for Life and Christian Union, displayed dergraduates in 2002. | cu m a g a z i n e

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hope you appreciate the redesign unclear. From other Pauline writings, of the Ivy League Christian Observer however, we see that prayer plays an Fanning the into what we are now calling the extraordinarily important role in stirring IChristian Union Magazine. We are the Spirit within us. In the book of Flame covering the same subjects as before, Ephesians alone, see 1:15-23; 3:14-19 but are adding even more inspirational and 6:10-20. In all of these passages, stories about how God is changing lives the Spirit of God is providing strength, through this ministry. We will be power, or might, and He is doing it making a few adjustments in the next through the prayers of Christians. “For this reason I remind few issues, so we would appreciate My takeaway from this passage is your feedback. my need to pray fervently for myself and you to fan into flame the The 2nd Timothy passage quoted on fellow Christians so that we may all be gift of God, which is in you the left has been on my mind recently strong in Christ and able to demonstrate because of its clear call for followers of love no matter what the circumstances. through the laying on of my Christ to “fan into flame” the “gift of Please join me in prayer to help fan God.” The first question rightly asked is, into flame the Spirit of God in the hands, for the Spirit that “What is the gift of God”? Since the hearts of Christians in the Ivy League Holy Spirit is referenced in verse 14 of and across America. God has given us does not the chapter and Paul often referred to make us timid; instead, His the Holy Spirit as the gift of God, many Sincerely in Christ, have drawn the conclusion that the “gift Spirit fills us with power, of God” is the Holy Spirit Himself, which came upon Timothy when Paul love, and self-control.” laid his hands on him after he received Matthew W. Bennett g n i r p s —2 Timothy 1:6, 7 Christ. We know from the book of Acts that it was not uncommon for Christians to first receive the Spirit : : 4 1 0 2 this way. matt bennett is the president and Understanding what it means to founder of Christian Union. He earned n o i n u n a i t s i r h c “fan into flame” the Holy Spirit becomes undergraduate and MBA degrees from important because, as the passage and Cornell, and launched Christian Union further context indicate, this is the in 2002 in Princeton, New Jersey. means by which we have power, love, . self-control, and perseverance through g r o suffering. Paul and Timothy spent years together and Timothy doubtless 3 understood what Paul meant, even though the immediate context is seeking god

A Man of the Word Scholar Notes Jonathan Edwards’ Devotion to Bible Study by catherine elvy, staff writer

onathan Edwards stands as one of the interruption to Bible study. Jtop figures in the spiritual history of Indeed, Edwards, who entered Yale just the United States, and his life serves as an shy of 13, vowed as a youth to “study the inspiration to believers across the globe. Scriptures so steadily, constantly, and fre- An article in the latest issue of Jonathan quently, as that I may find, and plainly Edwards Studies paused to shed light on perceive myself to grow in the knowledge the everyday habits and intense biblical of the same,” Sweeney noted, quoting from study of the famed revivalist preacher and the Puritan’s writings. early Yale University alumnus. In the piece, Edwards’ commitment spilled over Douglas Sweeney, a key Edwards’ scholar from the pulpit, and he told congregants with ties to Yale, reflected on the scriptur- that religious study was for all and certain- al fervor behind the theologian’s scholarly not limited to clergymen. He even rec- ship. Sweeney serves on the editorial board ommended colonists dedicate as much of for the online journal, part of the Jonathan their time to seeking God as pursuing Similarly, many Puritans embraced Edwards Center at Yale. “mammon.” literacy, and most children were taught to “Edwards devoted most of his waking Additionally, Edwards was shaped by read with the Bible. Small towns hired life to studying the Bible, its extra-biblical living during an era when most of his close reading teachers, and larger boroughs built contexts, its theological meanings, and its associates would have identified the Bible primary schools. Residents expected their importance for everyday religion,” wrote as their most important book, a frequent clergy to deliver meaty, insightful messag- Sweeney, the director of the Jonathan Ed- source of inspiration and insight. es, Sweeney said. wards Center at Trinity Evangelical Divin- “The Bible is full of wonderful things,” Edwards learned Greek and Hebrew as ity School in Illinois. Edwards told parishioners, adding it also a boy with his father, who ran a grammar Sweeney, a former lecturer in Yale’s is “unerring” and a “precious treasure.” As school in the parlor of their parsonage. He Divinity School and former assistant edi- well, he asserted the knowledge contained tested in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew when tor of Yale’s The Works of Jonathan Edwards, in the Scriptures is “infinitely more useful matriculating at Yale and utilized those also was a featured speaker in late February and important” than the knowledge of languages throughout his college career, at a conference on Edwards at Durham other sciences, Sweeney noted, citing from Sweeney wrote. University in the United Kingdom. records. Today, 300-plus years after his birth Edwards, a key figure of the Great Not surprisingly, the words of the Bible and a half century into the so-called Ed- Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s, is best played a central role in New England’s wards’ Renaissance, few scholars have thor- m a g a z i n e known for his sermon entitled Sinners in colonies, which derived laws and morals oughly examined the minister’s “massive

t h e the Hands of an Angry God. The Yale alum- from its contents. exegetical corpus” taken from his decades : : nus of 1720 and 1723 also served as a As well, the Scriptures were at the fore- of intense study. president of Princeton University. front of worship services in the Puritanical But, ironically, Edwards’ theology has u n i o n As a result of Edwards’ passion for spir- enclaves. The Puritans dubbed their “far more adherents during the past 200 itual contemplation, the colonial figure churches as “meeting houses” and they years than it ever possessed in colonial

c h r i s t i a n arose most mornings in the predawn hours shunned stained-glass windows and other British North America,” Sweeney wrote. and often studied 13 hours per day, Swee- fixtures that might distract congregants As for Edwards, the Bible’s subjects were 4 ney wrote, citing historical sources. from the sacred texts. Some houses of wor- simply inexhaustible, reflecting an infinite, Likewise, Edwards’ diary suggested he ship sang a cappella and even forbade the glorious God, and Edwards embraced a often skipped dinner, rather than permit use of musical instruments, Sweeney wrote. lifelong love affair with the Scriptures. |cu Q & A | interviews with culture changers

Five Minutes with Eric Metaxas “Christians need to be much bolder about proclaiming the truth”

hristian Union: The Magazine ward secularization inevitably harm every- North Korea, for example. Why does the recently interviewed author and one, including secularists. To push people Church in America remain silent, as though renowned speaker Eric Metaxas, of faith out of the public square is to remove we have nothing to offer them? Their suf- CYale ’84, on the subject of culture change. the lynchpin connecting liberty of every fering should drive us to anger and action kind for all persons. on their behalf. Do we think the atheists cu: Regarding culture change and your will be moved to help them? recent books, did you find a common cu: In a recent speech, you talked about denominator between William Wilber- the default narrative regarding American cu: What will it take for modern day force, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, or any of the history that is being taught at some of Bonhoeffers and Wilberforces to emerge other subjects in Seven Men: And the the nation’s leading universities, includ- from these schools? Secret of Their Greatness? ing Yale. How can that change? em: Whatever it will take, it em: These were all men who were “in the em: Evangelicals and serious will have to come from pre- world, but not of it,” who all seemed to Christians in general need cincts other than the schools understand how to bring their faith into to be much bolder about themselves. It will take stu- the “real world,” as it were, into all spheres, proclaiming the truth. But dents really knowing histo- not just the religious sphere. they will not do that unless ry—not the hamstrung they themselves know that historical narratives being cu: How can Christians make a radical the Gospel really and truly put forward in academia difference when it comes to influencing is the answer to all of our these days, but the real thing. culture? woes. They must them- It will take being able to selves know that if you care withstand a little criticism if em: We must strike a balance between be- about the poor and the suffering you will they attempt to do what God has called ing committed and devout members of want to bring God and His principles to them to do. If young people want to be the Church—the people of God—while them and to the world in which they live. liked by everyone, they will not only not understanding that part of that commit- If we are not so sure ourselves, we will nev- be Bonhoeffers and Wilberforces, they will ment and devotion means facing outward, er be able to stand against the powerful false effectively be selling their birth rights for a

wanting to affect the world outside the narrative that is everywhere in our culture. mess of pottage. God has not given us all g n i r p s church; to bless those who don’t speak our The idea of America as a force for good can of the privileges and advantages and bless- language or understand our thinking, but be overstated, for example, but for decades ings we have for ourselves. We are meant : : 4 1 0 2 whom God loves nonetheless. now it has been wildly and devastatingly to use them for others. That will cost us understated and it has blunted our ability many things, including popularity with cu: You have been outspoken about erod- to be a hope to people around the world, some people, but we should rejoice as we n o i n u n a i t s i r h c ing religious freedom in the United who long for the freedoms we have. We pay whatever it costs, knowing that God’s States. How are religious freedom and must not forget that people in the Soviet opinion is the only one that matters. | cu culture change related? gulag rejoiced when they heard that Ronald

eric metaxas . Reagan had spoken boldly for freedom and is the author of several books, g r o em: If the voice of the Church can be mut- had called the Soviet Union an evil empire. including the New York Times’ Bestseller Bon- ed, it will do tremendous damage to the He did not shrink from bold language and hoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy; Amaz- culture and to human beings in the culture. he gave the prisoners of that totalitarian ing Grace: William Wilberforce and the 5 It needn’t be as dramatic as what happened tyranny hope. There are people—many of Heroic Campaign to End Slavery; and Sev- during the Third Reich, but any steps to- them Christians—suffering horrors in en Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness. feature section | prayer and fasting m a g a z i n e

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Fasting Jesus talked about fasting frequently. Yet, in many communities of believers, it might be called the long-lost spiritual discipline.

Ignored, forgotten, or perhaps just not well understood, it is rarely emphasized in the same way believers tend to emphasize other spiritual disciplines. g n i r p s : : 4 1 0 2 In this special section, Christian Union: The Magazine reports on the ministry’s recent 40 n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Days of Prayer and Fasting Initiative and also provides insights that will encourage and inform readers who want to seek the Lord more fervently. . g r o

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The Power of Fasting Christian Union Hosts 40-Day Initiative to Start 2014 by catherine elvy, staff writer

imes of wondrous spiritual awak- wise declined in the last decades,” Bennett the seeking God lifestyle,” said James ening come on the heels of robust noted. Fields, a ministry fellow at Princeton efforts of seeking God through Individual and corporate humbling are University. Tprayer, fasting, repentance, and in reading integral parts of imploring God for a pro- and applying the Bible. found turnaround. “We can trust that God the bread of life To that end, Christian Union called will hear our prayers and do something In one of the 40 devotionals that en- upon believers across the nation, especial- extraordinary,” Bennett said. couraged and edified fast participants, Jes- ly at top universities and in key cities, to se Peterson, a Christian Union ministry join the leadership development ministry drawing closer to him fellow at Columbia University, wrote about in its 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting Ini- At a personal level, Bennett said he was man’s deep, habitual oscillation between tiative to begin 2014. struck by the grandeur and beauty of the hunger and satisfaction and noted, “Fasting “It was really en- King of Kings during is a way to remind our forgetful selves that couraging to fast with times of meditation one of our desires is not like the others.” the hundreds of peo- and worship, and he Peterson exhorted readers to hunger for ple who signed up,” finished the fast with Christ above all else, quoting two scrip- said Christian Union a clearer understand- tures. In John 6:35, Jesus said, “I am the Founder and President ing of God’s purposes. bread of life; whoever comes to me shall Matt Bennett, Cornell “Humbling our- not hunger, and whoever believes in me ’88, MBA ’89. “There selves is a way God has shall never thirst.” Jesus had likewise told were great break- given us to draw clos- the Samaritan woman, “Everyone who throughs and many er to Him and release drinks of this water will be thirsty again, answered prayers.” His power,” he said. but whoever drinks of the water that I will To help partici- Bennett was in- give him will never be thirsty again” (John pants persevere and pray fervently during spired by the accounts shared by individ- 4:13-14). the fast, Christian Union faculty members uals taking part in the fast, ranging from Ultimately, Bennett said Christian and guest authors composed daily devo- gratitude for the 40-day initiative and Union wants to educate Christ’s followers tionals to correspond with the initiative, inspiration gained from the daily devo- on the steps to draw closer to their Savior which took place January 13 to February tionals. and to witness a move of God across the 21 (the materials are available at Christia- Christian Union ministry fellows also United States and beyond. nUnion.org). The leadership development were deeply affected as they asked God for “We need this for our era. There’s a lack

m a g a z i n e ministry plans to host another major fast His presence to manifest at the nation’s of spiritual power in some Christian circles.

in August to coincide with the commence- premiere institutions of higher education. We want them to encounter the Spirit more t h e ment of the next academic year. They expressed appreciation for the fully,” he said. : : Much of the fast centered upon calling opportunity to feast upon the Scriptures “By mobilizing a number of fasts, we u n i o n

believers across the United States to hum- during the sacrificial season. “I was filling can trust that God will hear our prayers ble themselves before the Lord, especially up on the Word of God,” said Jim Thom- and do something extraordinary.” | cu in an effort to encourage renewal and cul- forde, ministry director at Cornell Univer- c h r i s t i a n tural transformation. “Except for improve- sity. “I was taking in more of the Word ment in race relations in the last 50 years, and hearing about God and His grace.” 8 almost every Christian would agree that “It was a really good time to humble the spiritual and social climate has other- ourselves before the Lord and practice A Life-Changing Fast for Princeton Alumni ‘God Was Closer Than Ever’ rinceton University alumni David with big wins in their Silicon Valley and Ana Leyva are glad they joined region, fasting also involves a big step with hundreds of other believers for of faith, Ana Leyva said. However, PChristian Union’s 40 Days of Prayer and “God has some awesome returns.” Fasting Initiative at the beginning of 2014. David Leyva ’11 echoed those David and Ana, who were both very comments, adding that he was active in Christian Union’s leadership de- struck by the lessons he learned in velopment ministry while at Princeton, self-control, especially in stripping reside in San Francisco. away the “idol” of appeasing his “We’ve never fasted as a couple. This cravings. “It allowed me to turn to fast changed all of that and forever changed God for satisfaction,” he said. the way I see fasting,” said Ana Leyva ’11. Encouraged by the experience, “I didn’t want to come out of that time of the couple has pledged to make special intimacy with God. I felt that He fasting a regular practice. Ana and David Leyva was closer than ever, and I wanted to always “This 40-day fast was a experience Him that way.” life-changing, life-enhancing, life-giving husband and I both felt like new, trans- Just as tremendous risks are associated experience for us,” said Ana Leyva. “My formed people at the end of the fast.” | cu ...... “I Saw the Lord Work in a Unique and Powerful Way.” In early 2014, Christian Union asked believers to join together in a 40 Day Prayer & Fasting Initiative. Christians from across the nation (and several foreign countries) committed to pray and fast—in different ways. Here are some of their comments about the experience:

• “I saw the Lord work in a unique and powerful way.”

• “Not only has this season of fasting extended my focus to the physical and spiritual needs of g n i r p s others, but it has also prompted me to seek God for daily strength, energy, and renewal.” : : 4 1 0 2 • “I have definitely sensed a greater focus in my prayer times.”

• “This has been an incredible time of intimacy with my Lord that will impact me for some time.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c

• “Fasting makes me more sensitive to the voice of God in my life.”

• “The Lord has been incredibly gracious to me during these days. Despite experiencing physical . g r o need, He has been sustaining me. My sense of clarity in Him has grown. I sense His presence, power, peace, and contentment. I’m grateful for His kindness in this season.” 9 For more information on fasting, visit ChristianUnion.org/40Days. feature section | prayer and fasting

The Importance of Prayer and Fasting This spiritual discipline helps us draw near to God and abide in Christ by matt bennett esus tells us that the source of sequences, bringing the removal of God’s His means to help us draw close to abide our spiritual strength is He Himself blessings and protection. While there have in Him, and also as His means to bring Jas we abide in Him: “Abide in me, been numerous regional revivals in Ameri- blessing to us. Some may have questions and I in you. As the branch cannot bear ca’s history, there have been three that have about whether we can cause God to re- fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, hit every corner of American society, which spond to our prayers, but church historian neither can you, unless you abide in me. I historians call “Great Awakenings.” James Edwin Orr explains: “Whether your am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever interpretation is Calvinistic or Arminian, abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears businessmen’s revival it’s a simple thing, you must pray.” much fruit, for apart from me you can do The first was in the 1730s to 40s; the More is written about fasting on our nothing.” - John 15:4,5 second was from 1800 to the 1830s; and Web site, but briefly, fasting helps us draw As Christians, when we need spiritual the third is called the Businessmen’s Re- near to God and abide in Christ all the strength for our lives, communities, and vival, which lasted from 1857-58. This more deeply. Going without food (and nation, our source of strength and fruit- third “Great Awakening” began through the word “fasting” in Hebrew means go- fulness is God Himself. We tap into His a prayer movement in New York City ing without food in particular, and not divine power as we abide in Him, that is, when businessmen stopped to pray every refraining from other things that God may as we draw close to Him and walk with day from noon to 1 p.m., and often also or may not want you to give up) has a Him and love Him. God has given us un- in the mornings and the evenings. Hun- humbling effect on us, and humility helps precedented access to Himself through the dreds of thousands in New York and across attract the presence of God to our lives. blood of Jesus Christ, and then invites us the nation joined the movement and in a Throughout the Scriptures, people humble to draw close to Him to experience Him year’s time, out of a U.S. population of 30 themselves by going without food for an and His grace in all its fullness. million, over one million came to faith in extended period of time, and from personal Christ. It’s absolute- experience, I would like to tell you that Unknown to most American Christians, ly incredible what it’s absolutely true. Going without food God did during deepens your realization of your need for fasting has always been intended as an that time. It didn’t God. This induced humility then attracts mean that society God’s blessing and power to your life. As it important part of the Christian life. became perfect by says in James 4:6, “God opposes the proud, any means, but it’s but gives grace to the humble.” Our nation and churches desperate- worth noting that just about every social Unknown to most American Chris- ly need the grace of God at the present justice movement in the history of the tians, fasting has always been intended as time. You are probably aware that the West has come as a result of a revival. an important part of the Christian life.

m a g a z i n e Church has been experiencing decline for This matters to us, because it has always Jesus gives instruction about how to fast

decades, even as there have been periodic been a massive increase in prayer which has in a godly way (Matthew 6:16-18), and t h e blessings through a number of anointed preceded Christian awakenings. All of this in the first century, the universal practice : : initiatives. Increasing numbers are turn- makes sense because praying is communi- of Christians was to fast on Wednesdays u n i o n

ing from God to other ways of life, and cating with God, which is part of what it and Fridays. | cu we see this reflected in the national polls means to abide in Christ. As we abide in on religion, but also in our local church- Him, He gives us fruitfulness! c h r i s t i a n es. There are more who identify them- As Dr. A.T. Pierson once said, “There selves in America as having no religion has never been a spiritual awakening in any 10 than at any point in the nation’s history. country or locality that did not begin in Straying from God has terrible con- united prayer.” God uses prayer as part of Two Kinds of Hunger Inviting God to Renew Us through a Gospel Tension by tim adhikari Now when Jesus saw the ur world exists in tension. At a cosmic level, the world is both crowds, he went up on a the product of a benevolent Cre- Oator and the consequence of His rebellious mountainside and sat down. creatures. At an experiential level, we en- His disciples came to him, counter love and hate, joy and sorrow, gain and he began to teach them. and loss, almost simultaneously. In times of extended fasting, we invite God to renew us He said: through another tension, namely a Gospel tension in which His Spirit brings about “Blessed are the poor in spirit, the death and resurrection of our appetites for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. and desires. Blessed are those who mourn, Scripture provides a window into this for they will be comforted. reality through Jesus’ own teaching. In Blessed are the meek, John’s Gospel, Jesus promises that “whoever comes to me shall not hunger” (John for they will inherit the earth. 6:35). Yet, in Matthew’s Gospel, He prom- Blessed are those who hunger ises satisfaction to “those who hunger and • Praying and fasting for the death of un- and thirst for righteousness, thirst” (Matt. 5:6). So, Jesus introduces righteous hunger that covets comfort for they will be filled. another tension. He commends the absence and compromise in us and on these in- and presence of hunger. So, how do we fluential campuses and city centers. Blessed are the merciful, resolve this? • Praying and fasting for the resurrec- for they will be shown mercy. It quickly becomes apparent that two tion of righteous hunger that seeks a Blessed are the pure in heart, species of hunger are at work. One prom- kingdom lifestyle in us and on these for they will see God. ises to end our appetites for the things influential campuses and city centers. Blessed are the peacemakers, that leave us empty. Another beckons us to increase our desires for that which tru- May these principles guide us as we for they will be called children ly fills, namely “righteousness.” Together, seek the Lord unto transformation. May of God. they remind us to distinguish between He enable us to experience righteousness g n i r p s Blessed are those who are persecuted these two hungers both in and around us, via the death of false desires and the res- : : 4 1 0 2 because of righteousness, for ourselves, our families, and also the urrection of kingdom-advancing hungers and thirsts in their place. | cu for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. campuses we serve and the cultures we engage. tim adhikari is Christian Union’s ministry n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Blessed are you when people insult As we set our faces towards God in director at Princeton University. you, persecute you and falsely say prayer and fasting, let us invite this Gospel all kinds of evil against you because tension. Practically, let us invite death and of me. Rejoice and be glad, because resurrection by: . g r o great is your reward in heaven, for • Reading and reflecting on Matt. 5:1- in the same way they persecuted the 12 where Jesus commends a radical, 11 prophets who were before you.” everyday ethic that necessitates a “hun- Matthew 5:1-12 ger and thirst for righteousness.” university

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seeds for culture change are planted as the lives of our

future leaders—and the educational institutions they attend—are

transformed by God. Specifically, as students who are well-positioned

to ascend to spheres of influence learn to seek God, grow in their faith,

and develop a thoughtful, Christ-centered worldview, they will be

prepared to engage culture effectively. This is at the heart of University

Christian Union’s work at Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard,

Penn, Princeton, Yale, and—starting in 2014—Brown.

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As these students graduate, Christian Union’s ministry to its alumni

and their peers—City Christian Union—will help them take the next g n i r p s step. By developing networks of like-minded believers in key cultural : : 4 1 0 2

centers, starting in New York City, their impact will be multiplied. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c This model was used by the Lord to bring sweeping change to England

through William Wilberforce and the Clapham Circle in the early . g r o 1800s. Pray that God will bring similar change to the U.S. as new

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Princeton Alumni Are Putting Their Faith into Action Trent Fuenmayor and Brittany Cesarini Serve a World in Need by eileen scott, senior writer

Obedience, charity, self-sacrifice. These “The passionate and talented friends I was fortu- are attributes of social justice advocates nate to spend time with at Princeton, many of whom Trent Fuenmayor ’12 and Brittany were in my Bible Course, also played a huge role in Cesarini ’12, two Princeton University alumni who supporting, challenging, and shaping me. This com- are working in non-profit organizations that serve bination of intellectual, spiritual, and emotional the poor and marginalized. growth actually liberated me from the pressure to Trent is the development manager for the Irene pursue money as the greatest prize in life,” she said. Gleeson Foundation in Northern Uganda, which is Brittany and Trent both concede that there are helping to build sustainable communities and im- more financially lucrative jobs they could have tak- prove the lives of children in that region. Brittany is en, but both believe their Ivy League educations are the co-founder of the Shikama- serving them well as they put their faith into action na initiative in Dar es Salaam, despite hardships like 120-degree weather, limited Tanzania, an organization that technology, and a lack of resources. focuses on education, leadership Brittany is grateful that the spiritual foundation training, prevention surrounding she gained at Princeton is helping her impact fam- violence against women, and ilies and communities abroad and in New York City. HIV/AIDS public health issues. “The habit of praying and seeking God in com- She is also working as a Princeton munity and on my own regularly and frequently is Project 55 Fellow at New Alter- one that keeps me grounded to this day,” she said. Trent Fuenmayor, Princeton ’12, has a heart for natives for Children in New York As for Trent, he “experienced God’s heart through the people of Uganda. City, where she advocates for Christian Union, and came to understand that I low-income families with chil- was made to lead people to Christ.” dren in the foster care system. In 2011, he spent the summer arranging and As students, both Trent and Brittany were active directing Christian Union at Princeton’s first mis- in Christian Union’s leadership development minis- sionary trip abroad. For four weeks, he was in charge try at Princeton. And both credit that ministry with of 14 students who ventured to Uganda to care for helping to give them some of the skills and ministry orphaned children and run a leadership development training they needed to make a difference in the world. camp for local college students. The team also helped “The leadership development I received from a church with aid projects, including maintenance m a g a z i n e

Christian Union is the only leadership development and construction in Kampala.

t h e I received in college,” said Trent. “It’s the main rea- Today, Trent calls the children he works with

: : son I’m equipped to help lead an organization with “my kids.” 300 employees serving 6,000 vulnerable children.” “They call me dad,” he said. “I look forward to u n i o n Brittany said the weekly leadership lecture series, seeing my kids graduate and to walking them down conferences, noon prayer meetings, and Christian the aisle.” Union Bible courses were “absolutely crucial” to her “God gave me the gifts and abilities to serve c h r i s t i a n spiritual growth as a new Christian in her junior others in Uganda, and He gave me the heart to love 14 and senior years. She recalled how a Christian Union it. I love working in Kitgum every single day. Serv- ministry fellow mentored her and prayed with her ing in Uganda is a roller coaster for my faith journey, through critical post-graduation decisions. but I never forget whom I serve.” | cu Leading and Learning Cornell Freshman Is the Founder of Non-Profit Organization in Ghana by eileen scott, senior writer From Africa to Ithaca, Nicole Mensa, training for the chil- Cornell ’17, is serving people and sharing dren. the message of God’s love and compassion. Nicole is currently A native of Ghana, Nicole came to Cornell for an economics major a top-flight education and to experience another minoring in history, culture; because of her participation with Christian Africana studies, and Union’s leadership development ministry at Cornell, anthropology. She is she is also growing in her knowledge of the Bible also involved with the and passion for the Lord. Cornell Annual Fund “I come from a strong Christian family and I and the Cornell Inter- have always been a Christian. However, I have grown national Affairs Society. in my faith and in my desire for Christ even more The realization that since I have been at Cornell,” said Nicole. Christ gave Himself for her compels Nicole to “I try to lead not just as any give of herself and her leader, but in the way Christ talents to others. “I try to lead not just would lead.” as any leader, but in the way Christ would lead,” The freshman was particularly attracted to Chris- she said. tian Union at Cornell because of the unity and love Nicole credits Chris- among the members, Christian Union Bible cours- tian Union at Cornell es, and the academically rich leadership lecture series. with positively impact- Buoyed by that love and her faith in Jesus Christ, ing her leadership devel- Nicole has been able not only to transition to living opment. As an assistant Nicole Mensa, Cornell ’17, leads a non-profit in a new country, but also continues to serve the Bible course leader, she organization that provides computer literacy to the people of her homeland. has learned the impor- underserved in Africa. In May 2012, she founded ProjectHey, a tance of caring about g n i r p s non-profit organization designed to give underpriv- people and has gained

ileged children in Ghana an education in informa- valuable insight into organizational management. : : 4 1 0 2 tion communication technology. HEY is an acronym With an eye on her work, Nicole keeps her heart for “Helping to Educate the Youth.” fixed on the Lord as she grows as a leader and strives

“I realized that the use of technology was spread- to do what is right in the sight of God, even during n o i n u n a i t s i r h c ing rapidly around the world and that, indeed, the challenging times. youth who lacked knowledge when it came to com- “As a Christian leader, I have come to realize that puters and technology would suffer greatly in the it is important to persevere and never to give up,” future,” said Nicole. she said. “I look at leaders like Moses who, despite . After visiting schools in Ghana, she noted that everything, fought for his people. Indeed, such lead- g r o many did not have computers and decided to do ers inspire me to do what is right and to have patience something about it. Each year, ProjectHey choos- when things do not go as expected.” | cu 15 es a school in desperate need of technology equipment and provides computers and three weeks of m a g a z i n e

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16 Student leaders with Christian Union’s ministry at Columbia University; pictured left to right are Kalu Ogbureke ’16, Jennifer Mahan ’15, Xavier du Maine ’15, Rebekah Webster ’16, and Luke Foster ’14. university christian union

Christian Union Will Start Leadership Development Ministry at Brown Bible Courses, One-on-One Mentoring Will Commence in the Fall Semester

Christian Union recently announced “Brown graduates many of the country’s most plans to launch a leadership development influential leaders, and Christian Union desires that ministry at Brown University. “We are as many of them as possible be exposed to the Gos- excited about partnering with existing campus min- pel of Jesus Christ and have every opportunity to istries to be used of God to make an impact for be developed as Christian leaders while at Brown,” Christ at Brown,” said Tim Henderson, vice president said Henderson. of University Christian Union. Christian Union anticipates placing a ministry With the addition of Brown, Christian Union director and a ministry fellow at Brown beginning will be resourcing and supporting undergraduate this summer. Henderson said he trusts that “God, leadership development ministries at all eight Ivy in His grace, will bring the people He wants for the League schools, including Columbia, Cornell, Dart- positions.” Additionally, he said that Christian Union mouth, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Princ- seeks candidates who love the Lord wholeheartedly eton, and Yale. Christian Union also has a ministry and who can work well with students and with min- director and ministry fellow at Harvard Law School, istry peers in the Brown community. where future attorneys and legislators are attending The light of Christ is shining at Brown because Bible courses and receiving one-on-one mentoring. of the efforts of current ministries there, said Hen- The vision of Christian Union is “to create stra- derson. And, he said, “Christian Union aspires to tegic networks of Christian leaders to transform join in, adding its distinctive approach to ministry culture.” And that opportunity is certainly evident to magnify still further the light and glory of our at Brown. Lord Jesus Christ.” | cu ...... Christian Union at Columbia

Spring Breaking in Their Own Backyard by luke foster, columbia ’14 g n i r p s

Several Ivy League universities have a Edwards ’14. A team of 70 students spent the week : : 4 1 0 2 common Spring Break, the third week camping on the floor of City Blessing Church in in March. Many students travel home the borough of Queens. The men spread their sleep-

during their time off, many try to make a trip to ing bags throughout the sanctuary each night, and n o i n u n a i t s i r h c warmer climes, and many stay on campus to catch the women took over the basement. Each day had up on sleep and homework. And it has become an time set aside for service, worship, fellowship, and annual tradition for Christian Union to host a ser- lively conversations—on everything from theology

vice project in New York City. to politics—that often lasted into the wee hours of . g r o From March 16-21, Columbia students wel- the morning. comed their peers from Dartmouth, Harvard, Princ- For the Columbia students, the trip took place eton, and Yale for “CU in NYC 2014.” The in their own city, often in marginalized neighborhoods 17 Christian Union-sponsored trip was planned by far from their campus on The Upper West Side of Harvard students Eilrayna Gelyana ’14 and Jeffrey Manhattan. The student coordinators for Christian university christian union

Union at Columbia were Kalu Ogbureke ’16 and brokenness found in areas of extreme poverty, drug Eileen Li ’15, who researched potential service sites dependency, and fragmented families.” He called and communicated with the ministries’ administra- on Columbia students to develop a spirit of service tors to ensure that student volunteers would be a and generosity. help and not a hindrance. In the end, Kalu and Ei- Eileen sounded similar notes, explaining that leen settled on six service sites, ranging from a home- living in New York and daily seeing poverty and less shelter in downtown Manhattan to a re-building despair on the street can “harden the heart,” but project in Brooklyn to repair Hurricane Sandy that the experience of serving in fellowship with damage. other believers helped renew her commitment to “look at the pain around me, rather than avoid it.” Absorbed in student life, “the brokenness of the Both Eileen and Kalu emphasized that fostering rest of the city can slip right under our noses.” encouragement and friendship between Christian Union-supported student organizations was both a —Kalu Ogbureke, Columbia ’16 major goal and achievement of the service trip. Kalu concluded by stressing how much he hoped Kalu and Eileen spoke eloquently about their to see the lessons of the service project pervade and motivations in helping bring the service project to build up Christian Union at Columbia. “The mot- fruition. In part, it was about helping Columbia to for this year’s Spring Break trip was Philippians students learn to love their own city and to become 2:6-11; the passage talks about how Christ humbled aware of its suffering. Absorbed in student life, “the Himself on earth in order for God the Father to brokenness of the rest of the city can slip right un- exalt Him. The verses preceding this command us der our noses,” Kalu pointed out, observing that as children of God to follow this same model of Columbia’s campus largely emerged without feeling humbling oneself before God. My hope is that we the wrath of Hurricane Sandy in November 2012. as a ministry cultivate a servant attitude that trans- But, he noted, suffering “goes beyond the physical forms the nature of our daily routine from one that brokenness and destruction of a hurricane to the is ‘me-focused’ to ‘others-focused.’” | cu

...... Big Red Bible Courses Christian Union Ministry Director ‘Coaching’ Football Players

God is changing lives on the Big Red still young in their faith. However, these players are football team, and Jim Thomforde, Chris- consistent in their participation, he said, and want tian Union’s director of undergraduate to know Christ more. m a g a z i n e

ministry at Cornell, is excited to see how it will play “They see the deep level at which the Gospel is

t h e out on the field and across campus. impacting themselves as individuals and as a team,”

: : Thomforde says he is “thrilled” how Christian he said. Union’s ministry at Cornell is impacting leaders The Christian Union Bible courses during spring u n i o n within the team. There are roughly 20 football play- semester are focused on the Gospel of Mark for ers who attend Christian Union Bible courses and sophomores and Sex and Spirituality for freshmen. receive one-on-one mentoring from Thomforde, a Thomforde is especially encouraged by how the play- c h r i s t i a n former minor league baseball player in the New York ers are seeking the Lord, even in tough times. He 18 Yankees’ farm system. recalled how one player began attending a Bible course “God is really at work,” said Thomforde, who after being temporarily suspended from the team. noted that many of the Bible course attendees are “They have a long way to go,” Thomforde said, noting the temptations the players face, including tinue to be steadfast in teaching the Word of God the party scene on campus. “In spite of the chal- and mentoring students. lenges, as we proclaim the Gospel and explain its “We will work with the team leaders and the implications, we are seeing God’s Spirit is at work other teammates who are committed to growth and changing their hearts,” he said. help them become the spiritual leaders of the team,” In the meantime, Thomforde said he will con- said Thomforde. “That’s our prayer.” | cu ...... Dwelling in Unity at Dartmouth Leadership Development Ministry “Infused with Spiritual Fervency” After Conference

Desire, delight, and discipline. They are another,” she said. “These key ingredients of a personal relationship strengthened connec- with God and each is vital to interaction tions can help students among believers. That was a major theme when live out their faith more Christian Union’s leadership development ministry fully when they return to at Dartmouth held its winter conference in January campus.” at the Singing Hills Christian Conference Center Andrew Pillsbury in Western New Hampshire. ’15, a student leader in Approximately 55 Dartmouth undergraduates the ministry, said the spent much of the weekend probing the communi- highlight of the confer- ty nature of intercession, worship, and biblical in- ence was leaving the quiry. weekend infused with Kevin Collins (Harvard ’89), Christian Union’s spiritual fervency. “I was ministry director at Dartmouth, and Zach and Car- challenged and encour- oline Albanese, Christian Union ministry fellows, aged in my walk with Andrew Pillsbury, Dartmouth ’15, were the featured speakers for the weekend. God,” he said. returned to campus with new spiritual passion after attending the winter Caroline Albanese said many students left the Pillsbury was also conference hosted by a Christian weekend with a deep commitment to sustain the excited about how fresh- Union-sponsored leadership men and upperclassmen develop ministry. g n i r p s “Many students went away with connected during the

event. “One important : : 4 1 0 2 a greater desire to pursue the benefit I took from the time together was relation- Lord and keep Him as their ships with the first-year students,” said Pillsbury, priority once getting back to who spent the fall studying in Scotland. “It was n o i n u n a i t s i r h c really good for me to be able to connect with them campus.” and meet all of them.” As well, the computer science major said he was vitality of their spiritual encounter with God. “Many energized after returning to Dartmouth from stud- . students went away with a greater desire to pursue ies abroad and seeing “how the ministry had grown g r o the Lord and keep Him as their priority once getting and how well it is doing.” The ministry, which back to campus,” she said. launched at Dartmouth in 2011, now involves more 19 Additionally, “Students really enjoyed bonding than 119 students in Bible courses and other pro- together and developing deeper friendships with one grams. | cu university christian union

Go and Make Disciples Harvard Upperclassmen Are Mentoring Younger Students Seasoned upperclassmen with Christian McGarvey and Christian Union Teaching Fellow Union’s ministry at Harvard University Nick Nowalk conducted training sessions with the are playing an active role in mentoring upperclassmen. younger students. Discipleship is a hallmark of University Christian About 50 students involved with Christian Union Union with ministry fellows providing personal at Harvard are holding regular meetings with un- mentoring and leadership coaching to students en- derclassmen to help them widen their spiritual un- rolled in Christian Union Bible courses. Those stu- derstanding and deepen dents are trained to be leaders. At Harvard, a their intimacy with God. number of upperclassmen saw an opportunity to “We have a lot of spir- contribute to the discipleship process by helping itually mature upperclass- freshmen and sophomores grow deep in their faith. men,” said Teal McGarvey, The students convene in clusters or one-on-one a Christian Union minis- on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for an hour or so to try fellow. “You see the pray and discuss spiritual topics. Some of the sessions evidence of that as they take place over coffee or a meal. pour out to fellow students Already, the younger students describe the peer- the things they are learn- to-peer discipleship initiative as helpful. “It’s one ing. For them and the stu- piece of what we’re trying to accomplish,” said dents they are discipling, McGarvey. “Discipling relationships provide a place Teal McGarvey, a Christian Union ministry fellow at it’s a two-way experience— for students to flourish.” Harvard walking, sharing, and go- Ultimately, the goal of the program is to help ing to the Lord together.” young believers at Harvard learn to articulate their The peer-to-peer men- faith and walk out its applications. toring has steadily grown since its inception at the “It’s what we’re about as Christians,” McGarvey beginning of the academic year. To aid the effort, said. “It’s about wanting to grow.” | cu

...... Freshman Is Focused on the Big Picture Cody Min ’17 Integrates Faith and Work m a g a z i n e

Cody Min started working as a profes- tian Union’s leadership development ministry at Penn

t h e sional photographer in eighth grade and as it continues to grow during its first year on cam-

: : has acquired clients such as ING Group pus. He currently serves as the student team leader and Google, among others. Today, the visual stud- for the ministry’s weekly leadership lecture series. u n i o n ies major is keeping his faith in focus as he integrates “Christianity is not supposed to be a solo mission, his work, academics, and extracurricular activities. especially in college,” he said. “I think it’s important Cody is the public relations chair for Penn’s tae- to find a strong community of like-minded Chris- c h r i s t i a n kwondo club team and is the photographer and tians to encourage and edify you in your walk with 20 assistant blog director for The Walk, Penn’s fashion God. That has definitely happened by being involved and lifestyle magazine. with Christian Union at Penn.” The freshman is also excited to be part of Chris- Cody ’17 is one of 36 students enrolled in Chris- tian Union Bible courses on campus. This academic Penn campus, where he regularly shares the Gospel year, the focus has included Philippians, The Seeking with fellow students. He also showed the maturity God Lifestyle, and most recently, Sex and Spiritual- necessary to make tough choices, turning down a ity. Those Bible courses are led by Justin Mills (Penn photo shoot with an acclaimed fashion photographer ’05), Christian Union’s director of undergraduate because it would have required taking inappropri- ministry at Cornell, and John Cunningham, a Chris- ate shots. tian Union ministry fellow. The mission of Christian “I try to live my life with actions that glorify Union is to “develop and network Christian leaders God,” he said. “I don’t separate that from my work who will impact the culture” around them. as an artist.” | cu And Cody is definitely a leader on and off the

...... Why We Went to the Woods Christian Union’s Leadership Development Ministry at Princeton Enjoys Powerful Winter Conference In what is celebrated as one of the high- That message resonated with the students, and lights of the year, students involved with many sought God intensively during times of worship. Christian Union’s leadership develop- “They saw the face of God in the face of their ment ministry at Princeton ventured to Upstate friends, their peers,” said James Fields, a ministry New York during intersession for their annual win- fellow at Princeton University. “They had one week ter conference. This year’s five-night event at a Christian camp “The Spirit was very active during our time as near Speculator, New York lived up to the event’s students shared testimonies of what the Lord has reputation for combining engaging scriptural teaching, powerful corporate worship, and intimate spir- helped them overcome and how He has drawn itual encounters with God. near to them in times of suffering.” A combined 165 students and Christian Union faculty travelled to Camp-of-the-Woods in January. —Mark Catlin, Christian Union teaching fellow “It was a sweet time delving into Scripture, ski- g n i r p s ing, worshipping, and experiencing an overall level to focus entirely on God and on loving one another.”

of community that was a work of the Spirit,” said More importantly, the “authentic Spirit of God : : 4 1 0 2 Mark Catlin, Christian Union’s teaching fellow at was moving in that place,” Fields said. “The worship Princeton University. was so heavy. Students came to us constantly for

“The Spirit was very active during our time as prayer.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c students shared testimonies of what the Lord has Away from the intensity of academic life, students helped them overcome and how He has drawn near experienced a rhythm of learning, worship, and rest to them in times of suffering.” and also enjoyed a plethora of outdoor activities and Mike Reed, pastor of Church at Bergen in Mah- skiing. The recreation provided ideal opportunities . wah, New Jersey, and a church planter for The Acts for bonding and fellowship. g r o 29 Network, served as the guest speaker. As he high- Not surprising, the undergraduates left the win- lighted passages from Haggai, Reed challenged stu- ter conference with zeal to seek God. “We returned 21 dents to build their lives for Christ, rather than for to campus renewed as a community ready to serve themselves. Princeton,” Catlin said. | cu university christian union

‘Is Not This the Kind of Fasting I Have Chosen…?’ Yale Students Reach out to the Homeless in New Haven by catherine elvy, staff writer

Students involved with Christian Union “It has been wonderful to see students modeling at Yale are taking their commitment to Isaiah 58 in this way, by using their fasting practic- prayer, fasting, and service to new heights. es to care for the needs of others,” said Lauren During the spring semester, 25-plus students who Ballard, a Christian Union ministry fellow at Yale. regularly fast together on Mondays began distrib- In Isaiah 58:6 and 7, the Old Testament figure uting their foregone meals to the homeless men and prophetically asks, “Is not this the kind of fasting I women who gather on the nearby New Haven Green. have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” “Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter – when you see the naked to clothe them and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?” The students are “taking their fast to the next level by serving others,” Ballard said. Likewise, the students are bonding during the collaborative effort. “With fasting, it’s such a hard discipline and exercise that you gain so much more doing it with community,” said Yeager. Students involved with Christian Union’s leadership The initiative to distribute lunches comes on the development ministry at Yale reached out to the homeless heels of a recent focus on prayer. During the fall community on the Green in New Haven this year. semester, the students began assembling for regular morning prayer and worship sessions, and such Regular fasting is a hallmark of the seeking God gatherings have served to build unity in seeking God lifestyle practiced by members of Christian Union’s together and even deeper camaraderie. leadership development ministry at Yale. “This regular hour of prayer has become a con- “There’s a lot of poverty in New Haven,” said sistent place of refocusing priorities and rich fellow- Jon Yeager, a Christian Union ministry fellow, not- ship for our students,” Ballard said. ing that the disparities of the Connecticut commu- As a result, the students also are expanding their m a g a z i n e

nity are shocking. outward service to the larger student body at Yale

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: : to pass out boxed lunches and other fare on Monday Among their efforts, the students have handed afternoons, before breaking their fast together at out hot apple cider on chilly days and wellness pack- u n i o n dinner time. The 16-acre park bordering Yale and ages during flu season and prayed with anxious downtown serves as a hub for the area’s surging classmates during finals week. In December, they homeless population, where many sleep on bench- collected Christmas gifts for underprivileged young- c h r i s t i a n es throughout the Green. sters in New Haven’s troubled urban core. 22 Undergraduates who take part say their conver- “It is wonderful to see these students serving sations and interactions with the homeless men and others out of the joy they have received from know- women on the Green are deeply moving. ing Christ,” Ballard said. | cu The God of Justice Attorney/Theologian Speaks to Harvard Law Students by catherine elvy, staff writer

God desires for humans to pursue justice Ministry Fellow Jared Wortman echoed those throughout the world. comments. “We’re really loving and appreciating As such, practicing law can be an hon- the students as they are taking a deeper, vested in- orable profession, according to David VanDrunen. terest in discipleship,” said Wortman, a former During Skype lectures in February and March, the teaching minister who holds a master of theological theologian and lawyer encouraged students involved studies from Duke University. with Christian Union’s leadership development As for VanDrunen, the scholar told students that ministry at Harvard Law School to use their pro- enforcing civil ordinances can usher relief and order fessional talents in Christian service. and place constraints on wrongdoers when proper- God values justice, and He delegates hefty rely pursued. sponsibility for administering justice to humans. In “If you practice law in ways that promote justice, the modern world, legal professionals play key roles you are, in many respects, loving your neighbor. in acting as agents of justice, VanDrunen told law Through loving your neighbor, you are, ultimately, students from his office at Westminster Seminary loving God,” VanDrunen said. California. “Preserving order and the peace of society, helps “It’s a divinely authorized task,” said VanDrunen. preserve the wellbeing of the Church and allows the “We’re acting on God’s behalf.” Church to do its work at proclaiming and announc- VanDrunen, who specializes in systematic the- ing the Gospel in this world.” ology and Christian ethics, holds a series of academic credentials, including a law degree from Northwestern University and a doctorate of philos- “If you practice law in ways that promote ophy in theology from Loyola University Chicago. justice, you are, in many respects, loving your A prolific author, VanDrunen most recently penned, Living in God’s Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for neighbor. Through loving your neighbor, you Christianity and Culture. are, ultimately, loving God. Preserving order With the commencement of the 2014 academic year, Christian Union launched a leadership de- and the peace of society, helps preserve the

velopment ministry for students at one of the world’s wellbeing of the Church and allows the Church g n i r p s foremost law schools. Ministry faculty hold dual to do its work at proclaiming and announcing sets of weekly Bible courses and offer dinner discus- : : 4 1 0 2 sions and regular mentoring sessions for Harvard the Gospel in this world.” Law School students.

The lectures are part of an effort to share with n o i n u n a i t s i r h c students “what the Bible says about law, the biblical Likewise, attorneys often deal with life-and-death principles of law, from the perspective of a profess- matters and other pressing issues involving financial ing Christian in today’s culture,” said Jim Garretson, and family concerns and even personal freedom.

Christian Union’s ministry director at Harvard Law Practicing law “helps to bring relief to those who . g r o School. “We wanted to begin by starting with a have suffered injury. Those who have been wronged biblical foundation.” want justice, not just technical knowledge,” Van- An ordained minister and author, Garretson holds Drunen said. 23 a doctorate in homiletics from Westminster Seminary Ultimately, “God loves justice,” VanDrunen California. said. | cu university christian union

What’s Next... Please pray for upcoming Christian Union Events

Uganda Mission Trip Christian Union and the Rural Orphans and Widows AIDS Network are partnering to offer students an 26june internship opportunity to study community development as it is occurring in the rural East Ugandan village of Mawanga.

Worldview Summer Sessions The second Christian Worldview Sessions of the summer will provide an opportunity for students to engage deeply august10 with the most arresting questions in relation to the viability of the Christian faith in today’s postmodern culture.

Brown University Ministry Launch Christian Union will sponsor and support an undergraduate leadership development ministry at september2 Brown at the start of the academic year.

Dallas Benefit Event An evening of celebration in Dallas, Texas to support the ministry of Christian Union in developing Christian october28 leaders to transform culture. m a g a z i n e

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New York City Christian Union What’s Next... The King’s College President Greg Thornbury Speaks at

Manhattan Salon by catherine elvy, staff writer

The new president of Him and find Him, The King’s College en- though He is not far couraged participants in from any one of us.” a New York City Chris- Even in settings tian Union salon to re- where atheism abounds, flect Christ as they labor many individuals are in the powerful, but surprisingly attentive to decidedly secular, corri- spiritual issues. dors of their megalopolis. “It’s about how we Greg Thornbury engage people, under- spoke on February 20 standing our faith, but at the ministry’s quar- not being defensive,” terly salon, which was said Scott Crosby, min- held at the editorial istry director of New offices of First Things York City Christian journal in Manhattan. Union. “There’s a lot of Thornbury, who stepped questioning and open- into his newest leader- ness toward ideas of ship role in July, entitled faith.” his message, “He Is Not Thornbury, who Far from Any of Us: serves as the sixth pres- The Art of Living and ident of The King’s Col- Working with People of lege, previously acted as Non-Faith.” dean of the theology During the eve- Greg Thornbury, the president of The King’s College, school and vice presi- g n i r p s ning, Thornbury told was a speaker at a recent salon hosted by New York City dent for spiritual life at Christian Union.

listeners to be aware Union University in : : 4 1 0 2 that many of their Tennessee. atheistic and agnostic In addition, Thorn-

counterparts are open to meaningful bury is a senior fellow with The Kairos n o i n u n a i t s i r h c discussions on topics of faith, but they Journal and the author of Recovering Clas- are exhausted with cultural wars. sic Evangelicalism: Applying the Wisdom As one of his central texts, he pointed and Vision of Carl F. H. Henry. to Acts 17:26-27, which reads, “From one New York City Christian Union’s sa- . man, He made all the nations that they lons offer intimate gatherings with top- g r o should inhabit the whole earth, and He flight speakers to enable Christian leaders marked out their appointed times in history and to cultivate meaningful ties and interact on topics 25 the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that that strengthen the intellectual or spiritual dimen- they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for sions of their faith. | cu donor spotlight

Shaping Future Leaders Christian Union Alumna Is a Bible Course Sponsor

indsay Grinols Simmons (Princeton ’04) was in the Law Christian Fellowship, among other Lone of just a handful of students involved with groups. It was through a law journal that she met the budding Christian Union ministry when it first her husband, Josh. He struck up a conversation and launched at Princeton over a decade ago. In fact, she she invited him to join her at the Law Christian was a member of the ministry’s first women’s Bible Fellowship meeting later that day. Two years later, course. You might say that gives her a unique vantage they married. point on the ministry’s growth at Princeton over the Today, Lindsay is Assistant General Counsel at years, where it has surged from three students in 2002 the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Previously, to more than 400 students in she was attorney-advisor in the Office of the Special 2013-14. Master for TARP Executive Compensation at the “The year-over-year in- U.S. Department of the Treasury, and also Senior crease in Princeton students’ Advisor to the General Counsel. Earlier in her career, engagement with Christian Lindsay was an associate at Orrick, Herrington & Union is astonishing,” she Sutcliffe LLP in Washington, DC. says. “It shows Princeton stu- The path Lindsay took to each of these positions dents are hungry for the was intentional and Spirit-driven: “I’ve always been truth.” interested in making government work well. In law During her student years, school, I learned that a niche within corporate law Lindsay says her Christian would align with my interests. Taking stock of my faith kept her grounded. In gifts and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance led Princeton’s secular environ- me each step of the way.” ment, “You need moorings to In the meantime, the Illinois native kept tabs on keep from drifting in a strong Christian Union’s deepening impact at Princeton, current,” Lindsay says. Being and was pleased to see it extend its presence to oth- Lindsay Simmons, Princeton ’04 networked to an encouraging er key campuses, including: Columbia, Cornell, Christian community is es- Dartmouth, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, sential. “The college years are and Yale. Already an energetic supporter, Lindsay some of the best ones to have guiding principles of increased her advocacy for the growing ministry. faith, and some of the worst ones to go without.” Since 2009, Lindsay’s involvement with Christian Lindsay graduated from Princeton, cum laude, Union has deepened. She is currently serving on the with a degree in politics and a certificate in political Princeton President’s Council, alumni volunteers theory. She was a member of the Princeton Tiger- who are developing a nationwide Princeton alumni m a g a z i n e lilies (Princeton’s oldest all-female a cappella group); network to support and pray for the ministry at

t h e the Princeton Tower Club; and a junior fellow in Princeton. “I have been honored to serve on the

: : the James Madison Program in American Ideals and council,” Lindsay says. “It gives me a great oppor- Institutions. She also studied abroad at Oxford Uni- tunity to see how a well-organized Christian min- u n i o n versity, Hertford College. istry works.” At many levels, Lindsay herself embodies Chris- Lindsay notes that one of the reasons she supports tian Union’s vision to see Christians influence their Christian Union is its strategy of developing the c h r i s t i a n field with godliness, combining a zeal for excellence faith and Christian leadership skills at culturally 26 with a purposeful, vocational mindset. influential schools. The purpose resonates with her, In 2007 Lindsay received her JD from the Uni- as does the ministry’s proactive engagement on cam- versity of Virginia Law School, where she was active pus. “Christian Union leaders advocate with university administration and engage the culture at all Lindsay and Josh now have two young children, levels.” a son, Jamison, and daughter, Eliza. Sensitive to “Most importantly,” she says, “I see leaders and God’s timing, Lindsay is carefully balancing her time staff who pray, fast, and work diligently to bring with her 1 and 3-year-olds with career considerations. God’s kingdom.” “God has been faithful to lead me each step of the For the past two academic years, Lindsay and way, bringing me amazing opportunities I couldn’t Josh have sponsored a Class of 2016 fall semester have anticipated. I know I can trust God with my women’s Bible course. “I love being connected to career.” current students and seeing our gifts at work,” Lind- say reports. “I was thrilled to receive a video of stu- “Any investment I can make to enrich their dents in the Bible course we sponsor introducing relationships with Jesus is so worth it!” themselves and sending their thanks.” The sense of satisfaction is deeply personal: “I At the same time, Lindsay has become an see myself and my college friends in them, and I am ever-more-persuasive advocate for Christian Union, grateful I can make a difference for them,” Lindsay urging others to become ministry partners. “The says. “Each of their souls is precious to God, and number of students enrolled in Bible courses is lim- each of them has many lives to touch in the years ited only by the number of staff Christian Union to come. Any investment I can make to enrich their can support – not because more students aren’t in- relationships with Jesus is so worth it!” terested. This is fertile ground!” | cu g n i r p s : : 4 1 0 2 n o i n u n a i t s i r h c . g r o

Christian Union Ministry Fellow Rebekah Hannah (back row, far right) leads a Christian Union Bible course at Columbia University. During the past academic year, 1,046 student were enrolled in Christian Union Bible courses at Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, 27 and Yale. the spiritual climate in the ivy league m a g a z i n e

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Hope Instead of Despair : : 4 1 0 2 PENN JUNIOR WRITES ENCOURAGING BLOG POST FOLLOWING SUICIDES

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ollowing the tragic suicides of two tempted suicide twice during his He also posted his phone number, Fpromising students at the Uni- freshman year. encouraging students to call if they versity of Pennsylvania this winter, “Please, Penn undergraduate stu- needed to talk or wanted to share a .

one upperclassman reached out with dents, talk to one another about your cup of coffee. He wrote, “Please, g r o a message of hope on a school blog. weaknesses and insecurities. Listen to please, do not attempt to kill yourself, Jack Park, a junior from Seoul, each other’s struggles, and help each and call this number if you want to South Korea, knows all too well the other out,” Park wrote on Pennsive, a hear me out. Life is so much more 29 anguish these students felt. He at- blog that focuses on mental health. beautiful than death.” the spiritual climate in the ivy league

Penn Freshman Madison Holleran Somehow, these students came to was no purpose of my life anymore,” was a popular young woman and believe that perfection is attainable, said Park, who couldn’t understand member of Penn’s track and field and that failure is unacceptable. how God could create “such a messed team. She took her life between the In an article in the New York Post, up world.” fall and winter semesters, leaping to James Holleran, Madison’s father, “I observed other people for a her death from a Philadelphia parking cited the pressures of Penn as a con- while and concluded that the world garage. tributor to her death. is a sad, sad place. From then on, I Holleran, a gifted athlete, achieved “There was a lot more pressure in did not want to participate in the a 3.5 grade point average in her only the classroom at Penn. She wasn’t sinful world anymore.” semester. In her final hour, she normal happy Madison. Now she had Thankfully, Park’s attempts to take snapped a scenic photo of Rittenhouse worries and stress,” he told the Post. his life failed. Today, he cites God’s Square and posted it to Instagram. “She knew she needed help. She had purpose and the love of his parents “She was bright and well-liked, lost confidence in academics and she for his triumph. with an incredible future ahead of also lost confidence in her track abil- “[God] had a purpose for me to her,” said Penn President Amy Gut- ities.” overcome depression and end my mann in a statement. In February, Columbia sophomore suicidal thoughts forever: it is to share Sophomore Elvis Hatcher, a gift- Chayenne Mia wrote a first-person a powerful testimony… and to spread ed mathematician and treasurer of Pi account for the Columbia Spectator the Gospel,” he said. Now, Park is sharing his story and Park attempted to shed light on the silent suffering that often standing in the gap of despair, offering friendship and hope to his peers. hides behind façades of smiles and successes. Following the suicides at Penn, University Chaplain Chaz Howard, Lamda Phi fraternity, committed about her struggles with stress and Penn 2001, said that “every corner of suicide in February. anxiety. the university pulled together” to ad- In The Daily Pennsylvanian, Hatch- “I hated the system that obliged dress the bigger conversation around er was described by Penn Instructor me to run myself into the ground for mental health and stress. Campus Sophie Degat-Willis as one of her a grade point average… I felt like I ministries and local churches reached “brightest and funniest students.” wasn’t afforded the time to take care out to students with the Gospel and With his blog post, Park attempt- of myself physically, mentally, or emo- challenged them to think about how ed to shed light on the silent suffering tionally while maintaining the aca- to deal with death in a realistic, au- that often hides behind façades of demic performance expected of me,” thentic way. smiles and successes. she wrote. What students need most is love, In some ways, the sad stories of Park talked about the pressures at said Park, “love from parents, friends, Holleran and Hatcher are similar to Penn. family, and ultimately, Jesus.” They those of fellow Ivy League students “Penn has a culture of trying to also need hope and the Word of God who have lost battles with despair in appear put-together all the time, since and a willingness to talk to family, m a g a z i n e recent years. people usually don’t like hanging out friends, and pastors about their strug-

t h e In 2010, just hours before he took with sad people,” said Park. “Students gles. : : his life by jumping from the Empire want to be likable. They want to look “Life is beautiful,” he said. “I have State Building, Yale student Cameron like they know what they are doing so much hope. I want to spread His u n i o n Dabaghi shared an umbrella and a all the time.” Word as best as I can [through] a viv- light-hearted conversation with a As he considered taking his own id, personal testimony of how I met cu c h r i s t i a n professor. In 2012, Columbia fresh- life a couple of years ago, he looked Christ.” | man Marta Corey-Ochoa leaped to around and saw futility. 30 her death just hours after a meet and “I saw no point in studying or greet at school. making money for a living, since there the spiritual climate in the ivy league

BRO owN | On Campus Hitting the High Notes SINGING WITH BROWN DERBIES TESTS THE FAITH OF JUNIOR By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

stablishing his identity as a Chris- quire six-plus hours of practice per changed the world before they had Etian in the heart of Brown Uni- week, have delivered high-energy gotten into college,” Mabeza wrote versity’s lively performing arts scene shows for Brown audiences, hit the for Cornerstone. has proven a formidable journey for road for tours, and released 11 albums. “When I didn’t make it into those one multi-talented junior. In 1997, the vocalists even appeared groups, I felt like I was being told I “I always knew I before former Presi- wasn’t good enough at the one thing wanted to get out of dent Bill Clinton, I thought I was good at.” my comfort zone,” Yale Law ’73, at The As a result of the ordeal, Mabeza said Russyan Mabe- White House. immersed himself in the Branch za ’15, a pre-med Among the issues Christian Fellowship (thebranchcon- student whose extra- that surfaced after nect.com), part of Chi Alpha Campus curricular activities joining the Derbies, Ministries. “It was the relative calm center on music and Mabeza noted he in which I would start figuring out theater. “It’s been a was bombarded with my faith and relationship with God,” growing experience.” questions tied to his Mabeza wrote. The entertainer pledge not to con- However, the ecology and evolu- candidly described sume alcohol. tionary biology major now acknowl- the hurdles of living Russyan Mabeza, Brown ’15, is Such self-analysis edges the rebuffs of his initial out his faith on the using his talent to glorify the left Mabeza wres- semester at Brown saved him from Lord: “My voice, along with decidedly secular tling with whether arrogance. Even after being accepted anything in me that is remotely campus, especially in he was ashamed of into the Derbies during his second beautiful, is all God’s doing.” its artsy enclaves, for his beliefs in his new semester, Mabeza went on to confront the fall issue of The collegiate environ- personal shortcomings tied to the Brown & RISD Cornerstone, a stu- ment, far from his Christian high far-reaching glare of the musical spot- dent-run Christian journal. “Brown school pals of sun-soaked Southern light, especially after solos. really questions whatever you’re unsure California. “Even now, pride is still something of,” Mabeza said. “It was kind of like Joining an a cappella group at for which I need to watch myself. a coming-out piece.” Brown also forced Mabeza to grapple Performances come with a plethora g n i r p s Mabeza poignantly reflected on with the tentacles of pride. During of compliments,” Mabeza noted. “It : : 4 1 0 2 the spiritual challenges of his mem- the fall semester of his freshman year, is so, so easy to let flattery go to one’s bership in a celebrated, but notori- Mabeza auditioned and interviewed head, and I’ve always been wary of ously rowdy, all-male a cappella group. with two vocal troupes that rejected that.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Winning a coveted spot on the him. The tryout process for campus a At times, Mabeza still feels God Brown Derbies exposed the Philip- cappella groups rivals the rush process challenging him to keep his faith pines native to unexpected confron- for the Greek system at most state ahead of all things Derby and stage. tations. “They have challenged my universities, and members gain nota- “There are nights when I try to sleep . beliefs and led me to wrestle with ble status from their musical affiliation. but can’t because I am preoccupied g r o different aspects of my faith,” Mabe- “In my first weeks at Brown, I tried with Derby-related things – our ad- za wrote of his involvement in the to build my identity as a singer. I ventures and gigs, the group dynam- 31 acclaimed, tight-knit ensemble. wanted to be somebody amidst a sea ic, our relationships,” Mabeza wrote Since 1982, the Derbies, who re- of people who had traveled and for Cornerstone. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

In those moments, Mabeza often Mabeza wrote. residential advisor and undergraduate senses God asking him whether he Among his thespian activities, researcher, and mentors disadvantaged values show accolades more than spir- Mabeza has been involved in techni- freshmen and students prepping for itual commitments. Through men- cal design for several theater produc- college. He attends Renaissance torship from his campus ministry, tions, and he recently portrayed a role Church in Providence. Mabeza has pledged to offer all com- in Passing Strange, an electrified rock As for his time with the Derbies, pliments and collegiate fame as gifts musical. As well, he has acted in mu- the tenor said the group has provided to his Savior. sical revues, the Bat Boy musical, a some of the lowest and highest notes “My voice, along with anything Web comedy, and a student-written of his collegiate days. “I will keep these in me that is remotely beautiful, is all play, The Reality Effect. people forever,” he said. “We all love God’s doing. He is the beauty in me,” In addition, Mabeza serves as a music and love singing.” | cu

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BRO owN | On Campus Evolution and Faith BROWN PROFESSOR: ‘SCIENCE DOES NOT TELL YOU EVERYTHING’ By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

he evolutionary nature of biology for mankind. Treflects the genius of God. “If we’re just here because of the That is one of the themes from roll of a dice, how can we be the in- Ken Miller, Brown ’70, as the long- tentional product of a gracious and time Brown University biologist reg- loving God?” Miller rhetorically ularly takes to the speaking circuit. asked. In a recent lecture entitled, Dar- Instead, evolution is “driven by win, God, and Design: A Catholic natural selection and constrained by Understanding of Evolution and Faith, patterns of developmental biology and the prolific author probed religious the laws of physics and chemistry. issues tied to evolution and described They’re not random, either,” Miller how the controversial concept actu- said. “That’s important to appreciate.” ally reflects God’s creative power. Essentially, life is material, and the Brown Professor Ken Miller, Brown At its core, Miller said an embrace “capacity of life is built into nature ’70, travels extensively as a speaker, of evolution does not conflict with and to be expected,” Miller said. commentator, and expert witness on belief in a supreme being. Rather, the subject of evolution. Miller touts he is in good compa- Miller said evolution can be under- ny with other scientists who affirm m a g a z i n e stood to be “part of God’s providen- both evolution and Christianity, in-

t h e tial plan.” in my fellow students who follow cluding Francis Collins, Yale Ph.D. : : On his campus, a student writer Christ, and in professors, like Ken ’74, director of the National Institutes praised Miller for his role in pointing Miller, who aren’t afraid to profess of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. u n i o n Brown students to God. In 2013, His name in the classroom,” wrote Collins, who is known for his pi- Elizabeth Jean-Marie ’15 highlighted Jean-Marie. oneering research as director of the

c h r i s t i a n the professor’s commitment to faith As he addresses religious audienc- National Human Genome Research in a blog for Cornerstone, a stu- es, Miller is quick to dismiss the com- Institute, has penned a series of books 32 dent-run Christian journal. mon conception of evolution as on spirituality, including The Lan- “So how do I find God on Brown’s merely a random process and one that guage of God: A Scientist Presents Ev- campus? I find Him all around me, points to an ultimate lack of purpose idence for Belief. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

As well, a host of Catholic scien- clude: Finding Darwin’s God: a Scien- b r o w n ne w s - in - b r ie f tists, including both modern and tist’s Search for Common Ground historical figures, accept evolution between God and Evolution and Only Providence Named along with theism because of the log- a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for Least Bible-Minded ical and intelligible nature of the uni- America’s Soul. City verse. Since publishing his initial text- A new study from the American As for Miller, the cell biologist book, Miller mused he has been thrust Bible Society named Providence, crisscrosses the globe as he maintains into the “midst of defending evolu- Rhode Island − home of Brown a busy speaking schedule exploring tion... This is an issue that arouses University − as the least Bible-mind- the strengths and limitations of evo- very strong feelings.” ed city in the United States. lution. More notably, Miller served as a The study, released in January, On February 27, during an ap- lead witness for the plaintiffs in Kitz- tied Bible cognition to frequency of pearance at Princeton University on miller vs. Dover Area School District use within the past seven days and behalf of the Aquinas Institute (Princ- in 2005. In a federal court in Penn- how strongly respondents agreed etonCatholic.org), Miller shared the sylvania, the plaintiffs successfully with its accuracy. Not surprisingly, account of how he became intrigued argued the teaching of intelligent other metropolitans hosting Ivy by the field of evolution. design represented a form of creation- League colleges were close behind Namely, after joining Brown’s fac- ism and violated the Establishment in results, including Boston, New ulty in 1981, students from Campus Clause of the First Amendment of Haven, Connecticut, and New Crusade for Christ (cru-brown.org) the U.S. Constitution. York. Chattanooga, Tennessee, approached Miller about debating “This was an extremely emotion- secured the spot as the nation’s Henry Morris. The young-Earth cre- al issue for the community,” Miller most Bible-minded municipality, ationist and Christian apologist had said. followed by Birmingham, Alabama. offered to square off against any pro- Judicial victory aside, Miller is fessor from the university’s anthro- quick to point out that science, while pology or biology departments on the deemed as rational, faces limitations Addressing Freshman subject of the earth’s origins. and cannot answer all philosophical Drinking With some prodding, Miller, a questions worth postulating, includ- A review of data from over 40 debater during his high-school days ing ones on the purpose and meaning studies of freshman alcohol inter- in New Jersey, agreed. Eventually, the of life. ventions finds there are effective proposed session attracted so much “Science does not tell you every- options for colleges to address attention that Cru organizers relocat- thing,” he said. “That’s where faith drinking problems among students. ed the event to Brown’s hockey rink guides us.” Brown University researchers

to accommodate 1,500 or so Still, Miller wants believers to re- g n i r p s recommend colleges screen ticketholders. member the “first duty of any Chris- freshmen within their first few Months later, Miller again faced tian should be to the truth… We were : : 4 1 0 2 weeks for alcohol risk and offer off against Morris, this time in Tam- given the ability to do science.” intervention for those who report pa, where the local school board had During his appearance at Prince- drinking. Even small steps can have just decided to teach creation science ton, such messages resonated with n o i n u n a i t s i r h c a large impact when implemented alongside evolution. students immersed in spirituality and broadly, a phenomenon known as Today, Miller travels extensively science. the prevention paradox, according as a speaker, commentator, and expert Edwin Carbajal ’14, an undergrad- to Brown findings published in a .

witness on the subject of evolution, uate leader with Aquinas, noted Mill- g r o clinical psychology journal. in addition to handling his Brown er “echoes three popes in recent professorial and research duties. As history who have spoken and accept- well, Miller is the author of a major ed evolution as a natural process and 33 introductory college and high school believers need not find the two in- biology textbook. Other works in- compatible.” | cu the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COL lu MB IA | On Campus Love and Fidelity and Valentine’s Day COLUMBIA ANSCOMBE SOCIETY PROMOTES AUTHENTIC ROMANCE By Luke Foster, Columbia ’14

omantic fidelity is barely spoken to promote authentic romance. Love the campus community if the pursuit Rof at Columbia, a campus where and Fidelity, headquartered in Princ- of romance at Columbia was a matter hundreds of young women line up on eton, New Jersey, works to promote of “Finding Love in a Hopeless Place,” Friday nights to descend into dark sexual integrity, marriage, and the drawing on the title of Rihanna’s hit family at more than 25 campuses song. The Veritas Forum and the Stu- across the United States and Mexico. dent Wellness Project, a mental health The campaign, featuring posters and group, co-hosted the February 11th social media initiatives, challenged event. Over 20 students came to take students to look for lasting love, rath- part in a discussion over cookies and er than treating others as a distraction milk, expressing a shared longing for or vehicles for sexual pleasure. Columbia to be a place where mean- Columbia’s chapter of the Love ingful relationships flourished. With and Fidelity Network is still embry- the pressure of Valentine’s Day in the onic, but did participate in the Val- air, some said that traditions of dating, entine’s Day campaign. Named the like dinner and a movie, were outdat- Columbia Anscombe Society in hon- ed and stifled personal creativity. But or of the brilliant mid-twentieth-cen- other students expressed affection for tury philosopher G.E.M. Anscombe, the old norms that assumed shared the organization aims to stir up con- standards for romance. The frank and versation and challenge Columbia to open discussion at least represented recover a belief in love. In addition a step towards the authenticity that to flyering campus buildings with its Anscombe hopes to promote. message, Columbia Anscombe was The young men and women of the able to put on a pair of events. Anscombe Society have a tough task Christian Union’s leadership de- ahead of them. They come from Prot- Leading up to Valentine’s Day, posters from the velopment ministry at Columbia estant, Catholic, Jewish, and secular Love and Fidelity Network encouraged students to co-hosted Dr. Alexander Pruss with backgrounds, sharing a longing for look for lasting love. Columbia Anscombe Society on Feb- Columbia to recognize the dignity of ruary 8 as the Baylor University pro- human sexuality and its proper expres- and claustrophobic fraternity house fessor traced the philosophical sion in family life. They’re in the pro-

m a g a z i n e basements. Sexual assault is rampant, underpinnings of Christian sexual cess of seeking recognition from

drawing publicity and hand-wringing ethics. He argued that only an under- Columbia’s administration as an offi- t h e from administrators and student gov- standing of sexual love as the com- cial student organization. And they : : ernment leaders. Love is sometimes plete, lifelong union of a man and a hope that on Valentine’s Days to come, u n i o n

the topic of wistful, “what if” con- woman oriented towards procreation dinner dates and decency will replace versations, but more often the word could fulfill the purpose of human hook-ups as the norm on campus. | cu is used in scare quotes on Facebook. sexuality. The lecture, peppered with c h r i s t i a n For the week leading up to Valen- humorous anecdotes as well as chal- tine’s Day, the Love and Fidelity Net- lenging syllogisms, was attended by 34 work launched a nationwide campaign, over 50 people. “Make Yours a Story, Not a Tweet,” Later that week, Anscombe asked the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COL lu MB IA | On Campus Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus COLUMBIA LECTURE ATTRACTS CHRISTIANS, NON-CHRISTIANS By Luke Foster, Columbia ’14

PHOTO CREDIT: Seulgey Suh Nabeel Qureshi spoke at Columbia to discuss his new book, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus.

Thursday nights at Columbia Uni- Dr. Qureshi, who titled his talk But an abstract argument that we versity tend to be quiet. Few students after his new book, Seeking Allah, ought to believe a proposition rarely have classes on Fridays, so almost Finding Jesus, challenged students to compels anyone. So Dr. Qureshi fo- everyone prepares for the weekend pursue truth above beauty, and to be cused on his own conversion story. and tries to recover from the hectic willing to submit to the most com- Raised in an Islamic context, he was week. The Christian ministries on pelling view of the world, no matter a devout Muslim when he arrived at campus use Thursday evenings as the cost. He asserted that the Gospel Eastern Virginia Medical School. times to worship and reflect. accounts are historically reliable and There he met intelligent and articulate But Thursday, February 20 was a g n i r p s little different. For a week, posters and

Dr. Qureshi challenged students to pursue truth above : : 4 1 0 2 Facebook posts had been proclaiming an exciting event for that evening. beauty, and to be willing to submit to the most compelling Compass Christian Koinonia and n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Apologetics Café co-hosted a lecture view of the world, no matter the cost. with Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, a Ravi Zacharias International Ministries thus raise the problem of Jesus’ iden- Christians and began to research their speaker. Several campus organizations tity for anyone who reads them. If claims about Jesus in order to refute . helped publicize the event. Approxi- Jesus really did claim to be the Son them. But the more he looked into g r o mately 150 people of all faiths and of God, and He really did die on a the historical backing for Christian- no faith crowded into a small audi- cross, and He really did rise from the ity’s claims, the more he was intrigued. 35 torium to engage with the ideas of dead, then we have to accept His He then examined Islam’s historical Dr. Qureshi. claim. roots and found its portrayal of the the spiritual climate in the ivy league

Prophet Muhammad and its assertion to Columbia’s student body: “Having tions.” At points, almost half of CCK’s of the Qu’ran as God’s revelation un- an opportunity for intellectual, but membership has been composed of convincing. The weight of the evi- also emotional engagement with a spiritual seekers. dence led him to the radical step of respected scholar is something we The enthusiasm for February’s becoming a Christian. thought that people would be inter- event with Dr. Qureshi reflects the Chelsea Lo, a senior at Barnard ested in.” She sees a “thirst” for spir- ability of ministries like CCK to meet College and president of Compass itual truth in Columbians that isn’t specific needs at Columbia. It is also Christian Koinonia (www.columbia. always adequately met. part of Ravi Zacharias International edu/cu/cck/), reflected enthusiastical- Lo’s involvement with Compass Ministries’ growing work on Ivy ly on the event’s success. “After Dr. Christian Koinonia (CCK) has helped League campuses: Dr. Zacharias him- Qureshi finished speaking, several her process her own doubts and em- self spoke at Princeton, Penn, and Muslim audience members ques- pathize with skeptics. “CCK is one Dartmouth this academic year, and tioned him about his story,” she said. of the smaller ministries on campus, the ministry is working with the Au- “The exchange was thoughtful and with about a dozen people,” she said. gustine Collective to resource journals respectful, with a real sense of trust.” “We dig deeply into God’s Word and of Christian thought at these univer- For Lo, hosting “Seeking Allah, welcome anyone who is asking ques- sities. | cu Finding Jesus” was an act of service ......

c o l u m b ia ne w s - in - b r ie f Columbia Gospel edu/cu/gospel) appeared with Retreat Theme: Choir Performs at Pizmon (pizmon.org), Columbia’s Spring Concert Jewish a cappella group, for a ‘The Cost of musical study break to explore the Following Jesus’ The Columbia University relationship between music and Gospel Choir and Band capped off religion from Christian and Jewish Korea Campus Crusade for a busy season that included a spring perspectives. Christ held its annual spring retreat concert on April 26 in Lerner Hall The choir, which formed in in February at the Ramah Naioth and an appearance on April 13 at 1994, holds two annual concerts Retreat Center in Vernon, New the Greater File Chapel Baptist and ministers at schools, ceremo- Jersey. Church in Manhattan. nies, churches, and businesses Pastor Brian Cho of Chodae Earlier, the group (columbia. throughout the academic year. Presbyterian Church in Norwood, New Jersey was the featured speaker for the retreat, which featured the theme, “The Cost of Following Jesus.” Rev.

m a g a z i n e Cho’s messages focused on

pursuing Jesus Christ as t h e

: : one’s ultimate treasure. The event also included u n i o n

discussions designed to help seeking students learn more about Jesus. New c h r i s t i a n members were also invited to attend weekly small 36 group Bible studies. the spiritual climate in the ivy league If you long to know the mind of God, you must learn to use your own. g n i r p s : : 4 1 0 2 n o i n u n a i t s i r h c If you’re looking for truth that can transform your life and change the world, devote yourself to diligent, disciplined . study of God’s Word. Because a faith that’s truly mature g r o requires a mind that’s well-informed. 37 ®

COR r NE LL | On Campus Go Light Your World ANNUAL MISSIONS EVENT IS A CATALYST FOR REFLECTION, ACTION By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

conference at Cornell this semes- [Cheeley] said that the government reassuring. Ater put the spotlight on missions in China arrests him frequently,” said “In a way, it brings a lot of comfort work around the world, and shifted Giovanna Cavagnaro ’17, one of the and encouragement when someone focus from personal pursuits to the organizers. “But he’s always 100 per- comes in and talks about missions Kingdom of God. cent honest with them about what he work, because it reminds us that the LIGHT, an annual event coordi- is doing. He said he believes that’s point of our life isn’t to be financial- nated by Campus on a Hill, is de- why he has found so much favor with ly successful, but to make a difference signed to educate students about a them.” in the world by testifying to God’s breadth of missional needs, from Cavagnaro was also struck by great love,” Cavagnaro said. long-term to short-term, and exhort Cheeley’s stories of evangelism. For The freshman noted that the event them to live life as a mission on a example, a mother who visited Bless was met with a “great response,” spark- daily basis. China’s medical center with her sick ing an interest in serving people child accepted Christ while she was around the globe. While LIGHT does there. Her demeanor changed so not advertise specific missionary op- much that when she returned to her portunities, students interested in village, neighbors could see the trans- Cheeley’s ministry were able to speak formation. A church was subsequent- with him, and the various campus ly planted in that village. ministries at Cornell were able to ad- The focus on missions, said vertise missions trip opportunities. Cavagnaro, was something that in- Cavagnaro is passionate about spired Cornell students. missions. At the end of 2013, while “Bringing a message about mis- visiting her home country of Brazil, sions reminded us about how it’s not she helped raise money for Christmas all about us and how we can use the gifts for underprivileged children. She resources God gave us to bless others had hoped to provide gifts for 20 Rob Cheeley, founder of Bless China in whatever we do, wherever we go. children, but, citing God’s provision, International, was the featured It reminds us of the bigger picture,” she said she was able to give presents speaker at LIGHT 2014. she said. to 380 needy children. She is current- Cavagnaro admitted that it’s easy ly exploring the possibility of a mis- to become self-centered as a college sions trip to Brazil next spring.

m a g a z i n e One of the keynote speakers was student due to the demands and wor- “I believe it comes back to taking

physician and missionary Rob Chee- ries around jobs, internships, resumes, up our cross,” she said. “Following t h e ley, who spoke about his work with and money. Jesus requires sacrifice, and we need : : Bless China International. Cheeley, “It ends up being all about our to have our ears tuned to what the u n i o n

who founded the organization, spoke well-being, especially in an Ivy League Holy Spirit has to say about where to the roughly 100 students in atten- university,” she said. He wants to lead us.” | cu dance about God’s faithfulness in The message of self-sacrifice is not c h r i s t i a n China and the realities of what doing always an easy one for ambitious God’s work in foreign lands can be young adults to hear—but for believ- 38 like. ers who are passionate about the Great “I was really impressed when Commission, the message can be the spiritual climate in the ivy league

c o r NE LL | On Campus Answering the Call VANDERBILT DIVINITY SCHOOL PROFESSOR EXHORTS CORNELL COMMUNITY TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING | By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

od is in the business of res- Trinity, meaning relationships are Then, in 2004, on a trip to Sri Gtoration, and He delights in central to His blueprints and opera- Lanka, the realities of the sex-traffick- offering beauty and dignity to the tions. ing industry hit shockingly home. exploited. “Life is all about rela- After checking into a As such, the love of the all-pow- tionships,” he said. “Hu- respectable hotel, Lim erful Creator should motivate believ- man trafficking needs to received a call from ers to serve as His ambassadors in the be seen as a rupture of the concierge’s desk. global war on human trafficking. relationships.” The employee, hesi- That was the message from Paul “Christian theology is tantly but systemati- Lim when the Yale University alum- about lifting up the other cally, probed whether nus of 1990 and scholar spoke at person, from being an Lim wanted a beer, Cornell University. object of conquest to an At a lecture hosted by then whiskey and fi- On February 7, Lim, a professor object of love and ser- the Institute of Biblical nally wine before of Christian history at Vanderbilt vice.” Studies, Paul Lim (Yale turning his next set of University’s Divinity School, appeared Christ is the embod- ’90) said the love of unfruitful queries to in Kennedy Hall at the invitation of iment of justice, so believ- God should motivate Lim’s sexual desires. Chesterton House (chestertonhouse. ers are called to fight on believers to fight human The concierge org) as part of this year’s Institute of behalf of afflicted individ- trafficking. asked Lim if he wished Biblical Studies. Bethel Grove Baptist uals and usher restoration for the services of a Church and New Life Presbyterian of their beauty and shalom. woman. Undaunted by the guest’s Church co-sponsored a weekend of “They are individuals created in firm decline, the man then pressed lectures by Lim for the institute along the image of God,” Lim said. “They Lim as to whether he, instead, fancied with Chesterton, a private center for need our helping hand.” the services of a young girl, possibly Christian studies in the Cornell com- More than a decade ago, Lim was a boy, or even two boys. munity. A Christian Union grant touched by the issues surrounding “I was literally shivering. At a very helped underwrite the event. human trafficking while delivering a respectable hotel, a concierge was “God’s heart is here, aching and series of theological lectures across the asking me to be engaged in human calling those who would go,” Lim g n i r p s said. Indeed, the U.S. State Department ranks human trafficking as one of : : 4 1 0 2 In short, God is a champion of justice and peace, and human traf- the world’s greatest human-rights challenges. In terms of illegal trade, ficking represents a serious violation n o i n u n a i t s i r h c of the nature of relationships He de- it falls just behind drug trafficking. signed for mankind. Likewise, rather than merely being globe. While in sectors of Asia, Afri- trafficking,” Lim told Cornell stu- a trendy cause, rescuing individuals ca, and even Europe, Lim heard myr- dents. . caught in sexual and other slavery iad disturbing reports from staffers Enraged, Lim went to the hotel g r o reflects the spiritual heart behind the with non-governmental organizations lobby to confront the concierge and principles of human conduct pre- about the widespread, expanding to highlight the Gospel purposes be- 39 scribed throughout the Old and New problems of forced labor and sexual hind his journey to the island country Testaments. God exists as a Holy servitude. in the Indian Ocean. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

The concierge’s matter-of-fact re- commercial items on offer, objects for the United Nations. sponse changed Lim’s life and opened your own benefit,” Lim said. Sexual tourism is especially vibrant his eyes to the prolific, but desensi- But, in God’s eyes, abused indi- in developing countries, where the tized, nature of sexual tourism. viduals – unlike misused goods – re- average service costs about $15 versus “People who look like you, with tain their value, and His opposition the going rate of $100 per service in U.S. passports, what else do you think to such immorality is firm. the United States and major Western they will do when they come to my As such, Lim encouraged Cornell nations. country? I simply assumed you were students to labor with campus and While confronting global traffick- after the same thing,” the concierge regional groups dedicated to combating may seem like an impossible task, replied. ing modern slavery and prostitution. Lim told Cornell students to think big. Stunned, the concierge’s answer Likewise, he urged them to help op- “The world is shrinking. It is much gave Lim a glimpse into a mindset pose sexual violence on campus. more accessible for you to do good desensitized to the immorality of sex- Indeed, the U.S. State Department things as well as terrifying things,” ual trafficking. ranks human trafficking as one of the Lim said. “Globalization has brought Upon reflection, Lim noted overt world’s greatest human-rights chal- in many possibilities and perils.” objectification causes pleasure seekers lenges. In terms of illegal trade, it falls Inspiration from the triune God to see little difference between con- just behind drug trafficking. points to His heart in restoring the suming a beer and buying the sexual About 27 million people are slaves, lives of broken individuals and rela- services of a youth. “A scotch is no including 12.3 million in sexual ser- tionships. “Use your talents and trea- different from a young boy. Both are vitude and forced labor, according to sures to serve,” Lim said. | cu

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c o r ne l l ne w s - in - b r ie f FCA Students Serve Richard Stearns With Urban Promise Speaks at Cornell

Students with Fellowship of World Vision USA President Vision were criticized by various Christian Athletes at Cornell Richard Stearns (Cornell ’73 and Christian leaders and donors for (http://cornellfca.blogspot.com) Wharton ’75) spoke at Cornell on their new policy, which allowed spent Spring Break participating in February 27 about “World View, the employees to be involved in a Urban Promise in Wilmington, Meaning of Life, “same-sex mar- Delaware. For the third straight and the End of riage.” After year, the students worked with Poverty.” The event considering the underprivileged children, helping was sponsored by possible ramifica- m a g a z i n e them with school work and sharing Campus on a Hill tions of such a t h e the Gospel with them. (campusonahill. radical policy, the : : The mission of Urban Promise org) and co-spon- World Vision

u n i o n is to “equip children and young sored by the Board reversed its adults through Christ with the skills Charles H. Dyson decision. necessary for academic achieve- School of Applied

c h r i s t i a n ment, life management, personal Economics and growth, and servant leadership.” Management. 40 A Christian Union grant helped In March, underwrite the trip. Stearns and World the spiritual climate in the ivy league

DAR TM o u TH | On Campus The Neuroscience of Spirit Life MUSINGS ON DR. CURT THOMPSON’S ANATOMY OF THE SOUL

ditor’s note: The following article roscience and Spiritual Practices That nuanced dance between brain and Eoriginally appeared in the Dart- Can Transform Your Life and Relation- behavior, for he maintains that once mouth Apologia, a Journal of Chris- ships, psychiatrist Curt Thompson people do understand it, they can tian Thought (www.DartmouthApolo- argues that neuroscience and Christian begin to change how they approach gia.org). The author, Richard Lopez, is spirituality can and should be brought their relationships with God and oth- a graduate student in the Department to bear on one another. Throughout er people. Thompson illustrates this of Physiological and Brain Sciences at the book, Thompson uses the inter- in the context of close relationships Dartmouth. disciplinary field of interpersonal with others where people share their Open any newspaper or scroll neurobiology (IPNB) as the scaffold- life narratives: “When a person tells through a blog roll and you will ening upon which he builds his case, her story and is truly heard and un- counter a story highlighting (and tipping his hat to Dr. Daniel Siegel, derstood, both she and the listener probably sensationalizing) the latest who launched the field with his influ- undergo actual changes in their brain neuroscience study, accompanied by ential book, The Developing Mind: circuitry. They feel a greater sense of a headline that reads, “Scientists find How Relationships and the Brain In- emotional and relational connection, love in the brain!” or “Stock traders teract to Shape Who We Are. decreased anxiety, and greater aware- don’t feel fear—brain studies show.” One of the key principles of IPNB ness of and compassion for others’ Notwithstanding these exaggerated is that there are continuous, recipro- suffering.” That is, the fact that our claims, non-invasive neuroimaging methods have duly allowed brain sci- Thompson asserts that long held and respected Christian entists to observe the mind in action and to uncover the neural bases of disciplines, such as prayer and confession, are the very various phenomena, such as how we perceive and form impressions of means of transformation; these practices actually renew others, or how we experience and and re-fashion our brains, quite literally, by the re-wiring regulate our emotions. To date, those within the neuro- of neural networks. science community have had relatively little engagement with scholars in cal relationships between our experi- neural machinery is so sensitive and disciplines that appear to be complete- ences and our brain development. responsive to experience allows it to g n i r p s ly at odds with the basic tenets and This idea renders the perennial nature support empathy and emotional pro- : : 4 1 0 2 assumptions of neuroscience. An ex- versus nurture debate inconsequential, cessing, arguably in real time. ample of this lack of cross talk has since it is not a matter of genetic and Throughout the book, and with occurred between neuroscience and environmental factors influencing the IPNB as the guiding theoretical frame- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Christian theology. Indeed, there have brain unidirectionally. Rather, there work, Thompson keeps two traceable been few serious efforts to see how our is such fluidity with which brain ac- thematic arcs in view. The first is the increasing knowledge about the struc- tivity influences behavior, which then idea of entrainment of brain networks ture and functions of the brain can modulates brain function, which then in the course of human development. . speak to the Christian worldview or affects future behavior, that it becomes Specifically, as a person goes through g r o deepen our understanding of how the nearly impossible to establish a neat the chaotic mill of life, replete with Christian faith is applied and lived. chain of cause and effect. emotionally charged events and joyous 41 In his book, Anatomy of the Soul: In the book, Thompson is careful and painful memories, his or her neu- Surprising Connections Between Neu- to make sure readers understand this ral networks respond to and are con- the spiritual climate in the ivy league

stantly conditioned by all these Thompson contends, is with God we have hurt—and our own experiences. In the case of trauma or Himself. And if someone allows him minds as well. abuse, a person may show pronounced or herself to be known and loved by sensitivity to anything associated with God, then supernatural transformation If we follow Thompson’s logic the traumatic event and may even of the mind and its attendant brain here, the implication is weighty. When re-experience a flood of anxiety or networks becomes possible—culmi- one intentionally practices the disci- fear—all due to a preset pattern of nating in a rich and integrated mental pline of confession with candor and neuronal activity. This life pleasing to God. This elicits a strik- vulnerability, it opens the door to the phenomenon is also com- ingly similar sentiment to that in St. most dramatic kind of transformation mon in drug addiction Paul’s epistle to the Romans: “Do not of mind. The mind of the listener is and other compulsive conform to the pattern of this world, changed alongside the mind of the behaviors in which al- but be transformed by the renewing speaker. You might call this intra-mind tered brain circuitry asso- of your mind.” Given what we now integration. And then, a more lovely ciated with motivation know about the inextricable links be- and mysterious integration occurs and reward increases the tween brain function and our mental between the two minds, an inter-mind likelihood to take drugs lives, this renewal must necessarily integration. Indeed, recent brain re- or engage in a harmful entail changes in patterns of brain ac- search has revealed that in the so- behavior, despite a per- tivity and possibly even brain structure. called interpersonal space between son’s knowledge of the In many ways, the second major minds, there is brain-to-brain cou- negative consequences. arc of Anatomy of the Soul proceeds pling such that activity in one person’s The disturbing implication here is that from the first. Still maintaining that brain is re-represented and instanti- one’s behavior can become automa- brain networks are plastic and amena- ated in another person’s brain. tized due to the ease with which neu- ble to change, Thompson asserts that Anatomy of the Soul offers a novel ral networks change and re-organize. long-held and respected Christian and provocative case for incorporating Dr. Thompson points out that as disciplines, such as prayer and con- findings from modern brain science, neural networks become conditioned, fession, are the very means of trans- namely IPNB, into Christian thought cognitive processing breaks down formation; these practices actually and practice. Throughout the book, (dis-integrates) and becomes biased in renew and re-fashion our brains, quite Dr. Thompson seamlessly weaves his favor of the firing patterns of these literally, by the re-wiring of neural own counseling experiences with cli- networks. He claims that God is aware networks. According to Thompson, ents with accounts of empirical inves- of this fact: “God knows that unless... confessional living is one of the most tigations of the mind and brain, while our neural networks are integrated... difficult but most powerful engines holding prominently some key ideas we will remain in the narrow, constrict- of transformation and sanctification, that will spark fruitful discussions both ing, well-hewn grooves of the networks for ourselves and others: in the Christian and psychiatry com- we have formed over our lifetimes.” munities. One such idea worth pon- According to Thompson, this also ap- God does not expect...[us]... dering is that God cares deeply about plies to our sense of self and self-knowl- to be perfect. He does, however, our embodied existence. That care m a g a z i n e edge. Something from without is long for us to be perceptive. He entails recognition that the central

t h e needed to affect a change: “The way does not expect that we will nev- nervous system is an incredibly im- : : we understand and make sense of our er make mistakes, but He cares portant part of creation that, while story is reflected in the wiring of our that we are attuned to the oftentimes subject to the dis-integrat- u n i o n brain. This networking (via Hebb’s mistakes we inevitably will ing, automatizing effects of sin, can axiom: neurons that fire together wire make...God is interested in inte- also demonstrate the power of God’s

c h r i s t i a n together) tends to reinforce our story’s gration, in connection. And tell- redeeming work to radically transform hardwiring…and will continue to do ing the truth—both verbally and and integrate our minds—in the ser- 42 so unless substantially acted upon by non-verbally—about our mis- vice of deeper, enriched relationships another outside relationship.” The most takes actually enhances the inte- with God and others. | cu important outside relationship, gration of the mind of the one the spiritual climate in the ivy league

DAR TM o u TH | On Campus The ‘I’ in Internet Addiction DARTMOUTH PROFESSOR ADMITS LESS MAY BE MORE WHEN IT COMES TO WEB SURFING | By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

hile the far-reaching band- a week on social networking—a num- Wwidth of electronic media ber of hours which the researchers offers a plethora of instant data and equate to a part-time job. Even more connectivity, one Dartmouth profes- startling is that some students spend sor recently went public with her chal- as much as 50 hours per week on so- lenge to find meaning in the volume cial media pursuits, and that doesn’t of information so readily available. include talking on the phone, watch- In a recent blog on The Huffington ing TV, etc. Post, “The ‘I’ in Internet Addiction,” Therefore, it’s not surprising that Professor Rebecca Biron writes about the researchers concluded that “ex- a fixation that causes her to “seek out cessive usage of electronic products new bits of news every few hours.” could undermine [student’s] academ- “My habit takes the form of in- ics while in college.” formation gathering, as if such gath- While Dartmouth students Jay ering were the same thing as drawing Schulte ’15 and Julia Roper ’16, active the connections that make data mean- members of the Christian communi- ingful. I nurse a vague intuition that ty on campus, seem to keep their doing this daily will eventually help Julia Roper, Dartmouth ’16, said an digital use in check, they do admit me apprehend the big picture of our infatuation with social media can that YouTube, Netflix, Facebook, and epoch,” she wrote. cause students to lose focus. the Internet make it easy to waste time. As an academic, it would make Despite being a student athlete, sense that Biron would seek the latest Schulte concedes that it’s easy to lose information to enhance her ability to this generation can be seduced by the time discovering tidbits of informa- share trends with her students, but call of the Web of knowledge, then tion. ultimately she seems to struggle with what of the young people who have “Everyone does it,” Schulte said. putting the information she gathers no experience of rotary phones, wait- “There is all this information out there into any sort of meaningful cohesion. ing for letters in the mail, or removing you don’t do anything with. It’s a time g n i r p s “I say I’m searching for a method,

but I also find it comforting to stay “Some students spend as much as 50 hours per week on social : : 4 1 0 2 in the mode of massive collecting with no analysis… My Internet addiction media pursuits...” —Julia Roper, Dartmouth ’16 exposes a belief that somehow, from n o i n u n a i t s i r h c the mass of words and images, an answer will emerge on its own,” she newsprint from their fingertips? waster finding out worthless random writes. According to a study by Gordon information.” Biron also noted a 2013 trends College faculty members Bryan Auday Roper also sees this digital dynam- . g r o report by KPCB (Kleiner Perkins and Sybil Coleman, entitled Pulling ic playing out at Dartmouth as well. Caufield Byers) that concluded the off the Mask: The Impact of Social Net- “People want to stay busy. Even average mobile phone user checks working Activities on Evangelical Chris- when waiting in line for food, they 43 their phone 150 times a day. tian College Students, those young pull out their phones. They’re just not And if those teaching students of people spend more than 18.6 hours being in the moment,” she said. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

For students not as discerning as of how our day should be spent and terpreting information with wisdom Schulte and Roper, that time waster how much time should be devoted and purpose; and interacting with can lead to a dearth of spiritual to self-satisfying activities or enter- others in meaningful ways. growth, according to Auday and Cole- tainment.” As Biron concluded in her reflection on finding meaning in hordes of “People want to stay busy. Even when waiting in line for information, “Scanning and collecting is not reading; it’s a kind of paralysis… food, they pull out their phones. They’re just not being in I know that my own creative acts are required if I am to draw meaning from the moment.” – Julia Roper, Dartmouth ’16 the rush of particulars. Whatever ‘big picture’ might emerge will have to man: “This might indicate that some The answer lies in using social come from me and the ways I read, Christian students have not developed media responsibly—in making mind- not from the screen. That’s how I a theology of time which would ful and discerning choices about what matter.” | cu amount to a biblical understanding to spend time on; gathering and in- ......

d a r tm o u th ne w s - in - b r ie f Sorority Sisters Seek to students “acknowledged that Clean up Greek Life sororities stand for little more than the glorification of alcohol.”

Library Displays Artifacts from Moor’s Charity School Artifacts from the Moor’s Charity School in Lebanon, Connecticut − a forerunner to Dartmouth College − were on display at the Rauner Special According to an article in the Collections Library at Dartmouth, Valley News, five Dartmouth in honor of founder Eleazar undergraduates abstained from the Wheelock. Alabaster Group recruitment process for new A blog about the school, posted Attends Exalt 2014 sororities in an effort to encourage by the Rauner Library, told of the Students with Alabaster Group

m a g a z i n e reform of Greek life at Dartmouth. hardships the first Indian students (www.alabastergroup.com), a

t h e The students emailed a public faced in pursuit of their education ministry at Dartmouth College,

: : statement to the campus communi- at the Moor’s Charity School. A traveled to Edison, New Jersey this ty explaining that while many passport of the period was among winter to attend the EXALT 2014 u n i o n students are not attracted to the the items on display at the library. Conference, which featured day-to-day activities of Greek life, The school, founded by powerful worship, prayer, and its influence on the campus culture Wheelock to provide education to teaching from speakers Heidi Baker c h r i s t i a n makes other activities less compel- native Americans who wanted to and Stacy Campbell. A grant from 44 ling. become missionaries, was later Christian Union helped underwrite According to the newspaper’s relocated to New Hampshire and the cost of the conference for account, the statement by the re-founded as Dartmouth College. Dartmouth students. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

HARVAr d | On Campus Early Christianity Course Is a Worldwide Phenomenon DIVINITY SCHOOL PROFESSOR: PEOPLE ARE CURIOUS ABOUT THE BIBLE AND ANCIENT HISTORY | By Theodore R. Delwiche and Michael V. Rothberg

ditor’s note: The following article ceive from the public. Ewas reprinted with permission “I thought there was from The Harvard Crimson (www. potential for a few thou- thecrimson.com). sand people,” Schwaller More than 28,000 students from said. 183 countries enrolled in “Early Sergiy O. Nesterko, a Christianity: The Letters of Paul,” HarvardX research fellow, Harvard Divinity School’s first foray said that the course’s success into edX, which launched January 6. was doubly impressive, giv- The number of online participants is en that humanities courses more than 220 times the size of the usually attract fewer regis- school’s 2013 graduating class. trants on the platform than The course, christened “BibleX” science or technical courses. by the media and taught by Divinity Harvard has offered a hand- School Professor Laura S. Nasrallah, ful of humanities courses examines the political and religious on the platform since it context of Paul’s letters and the lasting co-founded edX with MIT impact that the letters have had on in May 2012. modern religious debate. “The subject of the Over 28,000 people took the online course, “Early Christianity: The Letters of course contributed to the “Early Christianity: The Letters of Paul.” Paul” consists of video lectures, an- level of popularity of the notation assignments, online discus- course,” said Nesterko, add- sions, and other short videos that help ing later, “It’s a very wide reach, but I Both Schwaller and Nasrallah said students gain a glimpse into the his- wouldn’t say it is atypical for any Har- that the course has attracted students torical world Paul occupied and the vardX courses. These courses generally from religious and non-religious back- g n i r p s controversies, both ancient and new, attract registrants from many different grounds. that surround his letters. countries from around the world.” “We know the ways in which the : : 4 1 0 2 “One of my goals was to really The course makes use not only of religious subjects we study can really engage in this new, online learning,” discussion platforms through Har- spark a passionate debate,” Nasrallah

said Nasrallah, an expert on the New vardX, but also uses Facebook to said. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Testament and early Christianity. “I promote debate between all class par- While Schwaller and Nasrallah are think a lot of people are really curious ticipants. Nasrallah also encourages not sure whether they will offer more about the Bible and ancient history,” students to use the Web site Poetry courses through HarvardX in the fu- she added. Genius to annotate texts of Paul’s ture, both agree that creating an on- . Tyler M. Schwaller, a Ph.D. can- letters. line course has improved their g r o didate at the Divinity School who Unlike some other HarvardX teaching skills. helps staff the course, said that he did courses, there is no residential equiv- “[The course] helps me think more 45 not initially expect the amount of alent of “The Letters of Paul” this broadly about different ways to teach,” attention that the course would re- semester. said Schwaller. | cu the spiritual climate in the ivy league

HARVAr d | On Campus A History of Left Turns COURSE REFLECTS ON HARVARD’S RELIGIOUS HISTORY By Brian Zhang, Harvard ’15

n the spring semester, Harvard stu- Zachary Young ’14, also a believ- Idents taking Religion 1513: Har- er, said he most resonates with the vard’s History and Religious Evolution early periods of Harvard’s history have a chance to study their universi- covered in the course. ty’s religious roots in the classroom. “We discussed in depth some pas- With 60 undergrads and four Harvard sages from Cotton Mather and the Divinity School students enrolled, the question of ‘should Harvard teach class is the most popular in the reli- classics?’” Young said. “I found myself gion department. in agreement with what he was saying Dr. Stephen Shoemaker, the … [which] was that it certainly course’s instructor, summarized the shouldn’t be an emphasis, because it legacy of Harvard as “a history of left did not help people worship Christ.” turns.” While it is today regarded as From a historical perspective, a secular university, Harvard was Shoemaker said it is surprising not founded in 1636 as a seminary for that Harvard ended up as a liberal training Puritan ministers in the New university, but that it made that switch England area. so quickly. Numerous changes, such The intervening centuries, Shoe- as the transition to Unitarianism, were maker explained, saw a gradual tran- viewed as an opportunity for Harvard sition towards more liberal to preserve religion and maintain its Susan Overall, Harvard ’14, is one of theological ideas. A crucial transition cultural relevance in a modern age. the students taking Religion 1513 in came in 1805, when Henry Ware, Sr. “Harvard was, for a variety of con- the spring semester. was narrowly voted in as the first Uni- textual and other factors, always on tarian professor of theology at Har- the cutting edge of where things even- vard. In the 80 subsequent years, passed away in 2011. He attributes tually ended up going,” Shoemaker every religion professor hired by Har- its popularity to the novelty of imag- explained. “We’re looking at one in- vard was also Unitarian. ining Harvard’s past. stitution, but in the story of that in- According to Shoemaker, “every “Students are interested in the idea stitution…you can extract a larger time there was an opportunity to take … that it was a very different place,” significance for what is happening in a left turn, Harvard took it.” Shoemaker said. the nation writ large.”

m a g a z i n e Shoemaker, a graduate of Harvard Susan Overall ’14, a Christian, is As an educator at Harvard, Shoe-

Divinity School (’94) and the Grad- among the students taking the course. maker has adopted a number of strat- t h e uate School of Arts and Sciences (’05), “I took this course because when egies for creating a safe and : : has been involved in the course since I decided to take my faith more seri- welcoming class environment for u n i o n

2002 when he co-taught with the late ously as a sophomore, I had been told discussions. He said that he frequent- Reverend Peter Gomes, the former that Harvard was always a very secu- ly sees two groups of students who Plummer Professor of Christian Mor- lar place. Ministry leaders on campus are hesitant to take a religion class: c h r i s t i a n als and Pusey Minister in Harvard’s used to tell me about the history of those with little religious background Memorial Church. Shoemaker was Harvard and how it started off as a who fear they lack prerequisite knowl- 46 working on a doctorate under Gomes, seminary and a place that glorified edge, and those who hold a strong and took over the course after Gomes God,” she said. faith commitment and fear their be- the spiritual climate in the ivy league

liefs may be under attack. At the same time, a thorough un- the first several centuries would miss By teaching religion through a derstanding of religion informs and a big part of the story of what the historical lens, Shoemaker is able to enlivens the study of Harvard’s his- place was,” Shoemaker said. “Religion ease the tension on both sides. The tory. was a vital, if not the key factor, to focus of the class becomes in under- “If we really want to understand the institutional identity of the uni- standing the beliefs of previous gen- what happened here and why it hap- versity and its sense of institutional erations rather than having to argue pened, to teach a course that is not purpose.” | cu for a particular position. focused on religious components for ......

ha r v a r d ne w s - in - b r ie f Alumnus Receives Scholar Refutes at first glance, and though the Award from Historian’s Claim That notion of Jesus having a wife was Christianity Today Jesus Had a Wife remarkable, these ‘lost’ Christian writings, such as the Gnostic A Yale Divinity School scholar A book by Gary Anderson Gospels, are full of unorthodoxies,” recently co-authored an editorial for (Harvard Ph.D. ’85), Charity: The wrote Baden and Moss. CNN.com, outlining evidence Place of the Poor in the Biblical discrediting the authenticity of a Tradition, received an Award of Prof: Secular papyrus fragment that suggested Merit at the 2014 Christianity Fundamentalism Has Jesus had a wife. Today Book Awards. In his book, Robbed Communities In an article for the April 29 Anderson, a theology professor at entry to CNN.com’s belief blog, Harvard Kennedy School Notre Dame, examines the role of Joel Baden (Yale ’99, Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz criticized charity towards the poor by Jews Ph.D. ’07) systematically listed secular fundamentalism at a and Christians, versus their Greek arguments for and against the discussion hosted by the Center for and Roman counterparts, and validity of the controversial text. the Study of World Religions at explores the concept of the poor as In 2012, Harvard Divinity School Harvard. Ganz (Harvard ’91, MPA “living altars.” historian Karen King, Brown ’93, Ph.D. 2000), was a panelist Ph.D. ’84, announced her research at “Faith-Based Community into a fragment containing an Organizing: How Working with explicit reference to Jesus being the Religious Other Can Save married. the World.”

Baden wrote the CNN opinion “Religious faith can play g n i r p s piece with Candida R. Moss, an a greater role in community English academic and professor organizing,” Ganz told the : : 4 1 0 2 of New Testament and Early Harvard Gazette. “Too often, the Christianity at Notre Dame. With default position has been to take their rebuttals, Baden and Moss faith out of the conversation. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c noted other papyri in the group We can’t have any God talk. containing the “wife” fragment, People will be offended. Secular including a likely forgery. fundamentalism has robbed many . “Both the material and the movements of their ability for g r o script looked authentically ancient moral expression.”

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PEN N | On Campus Music, Suffering, and Transcendence VERITAS FORUM AT PENN FEATURES A RANGE OF ARTISTS By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

ifted musicians, writers, and “Music was the gift for the people impacts her life as a musician. Gpoets came together for a Veri- I was studying. It was a sort of offer- “(After coming to Christ), I real- tas Forum at the University of Penn- ing in a religious context,” said Sykes. ized I experienced far greater joy sylvania: “(Re) Sounding Truth: An Music, he said, is not so much the knowing that I—being created in the Evening of Music, Poetry, and Con- expression of the artist or composer; image of God with the ability to cre- versation on Suffering and Transcen- rather, it ought to be seen as a gift, as ate and do something wonderful— dence.” something which connects people to would be providing glory to my one another. Maker,” she said. “Music was a reflec- Sykes also discussed how music is tion of God’s greatness. That was more meaningful to the people who lived empowering and joy-filled than pur- in war-torn Sri Lanka. Although es- suit of excellence and applause.” sentially trapped within their homes, Beavers, who recently published they managed to escape the war and the book Dreaming the Business of chaos through the music they com- Hurt, is the graduate and undergrad- posed and shared with others via the uate chair of the Department of Af- Internet. In effect, they were able to ricana Studies at Penn. During the transcend their suffering and remain Veritas Forum, he discussed how he free in spirit. dealt with hurt and grief through his For Chung, who began playing poetry, noting that in many ways the piano at age 7, music was experiential suffering and prose are intertwined. through the study and appreciation “Suffering is poetry’s soundtrack,” Pianist Mia Chung (Harvard ’86, Yale of the works of the great classical Beavers said. “It’s how we find our MBA ’88) was a guest speaker at the composers. She helped the audience way in the darkness.” Veritas Forum at Penn. experience music as a transcendent According to Beavers, the question element by playing the piano as she of suffering is contiguous with the discussed the meaning behind the idea of finding hope. He shared that The Veritas Forum, held on Jan- works of Beethoven. the times when he felt the most down- uary 29, featured pianist Mia Chung, Chung spoke of Beethoven as the trodden were also the moments he Harvard ’86 and Yale ’88; poet Her- one composer who best captured experienced the epiphany of what it man Beavers, Yale Ph.D. ’90; drum- physical suffering and emotional is to live.

m a g a z i n e mer and music researcher Jim Sykes; angst. Beethoven’s greatest challenge, “I turned the corner as a writer

and The Excelano Project, the uni- said Chung, was deafness, which start- when I realized that you have to have t h e versity’s spoken word ensemble. The ed when he was 28 and at the height pain to be a writer. You have to be : : event was co-sponsored by several of his success. willing to walk up close to that pain,” u n i o n

Penn ministries and organizations. “The very faculty he needed most Beavers said. “As a believer in God In a discussion entitled “Exploring to fulfill his potential was in jeopardy,” and having accepted Christ as my True Life,” Sykes, a first-year teaching she said. Savior, on some level, the pain is lib- c h r i s t i a n assistant at Penn, spoke about study- Chung also discussed the symbol- erating. Not in a definitive sense, but ing in Sri Lanka and how it led him ism within music that represents the in the sense that you can make it to 48 to rethink what music is and the re- sacred; and she spoke personally about the next day.” lationship it has to society and oneself. her faith as a Christian and how it Beavers’ words were particularly the spiritual climate in the ivy league

meaningful to John Baranik, Penn Beavers’ remarks about choosing sions were inspiring.” ’16. poetry over a more lucrative career And that inspiration was felt by “It is no secret that there has been also resonated with the student. other attendees as well. deep hurt on campus this semester, “In the heavy ‘pre-professional’ As Chung pointed out, “I believe and Professor Beavers’ line, ‘some- atmosphere at Penn, I often struggle the arts are just signs of the grand times there is only tenderness,’ has to fit in,” said Baranik. “And the words and even greater force of God— stuck with me for weeks,” said Bara- of encouragement from a senior fac- little glimpses of what His glory is nik. ulty member about pursuing his pas- about.” | cu ......

PEN N | On Campus Is Truth Real? RAVI ZACHARIAS LECTURE INSPIRES DISCUSSION AT PENN By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

visit to the University of Penn- sweetness of Christ came out of him.” During the question and answer Asylvania by renowned apologist Zacharias spoke of freedom of session, Zacharias addressed a query Ravi Zacharias was met with con- choice and of the ability to love oth- about love and homosexuality by em- troversy on campus. However, his ers, despite differing views. phasizing that the key to loving those message, delivered with genuine love, “I never go anywhere to change with opposing views is truly respect- allayed tensions and led to subsequent anybody’s mind,” he said. “The ulti- ing others. discussions between Christians, seek- mate change in heart and mind can “To talk of tolerance is to talk of ers, and atheists. only come from God. My goal really requiring mutual respect,” said Zach- Zacharias’ presentation, “Is Truth is that we can walk away respecting arias. And that respect is not always Real,” was intellectually and philo- each other for the views that we hold, given to those who affirm marriage sophically rich, incorporating secu- and learning to live peaceably, even and do not affirm homosexuality, he larism, naturalism, world religions, with our disagreements.” noted. and writers such as Kant, Descartes, and others. Despite an op-ed piece in The Daily Pennsylvanian, which condemned Zacharias g n i r p s for his biblical views on sexuality, creation, and other : : 4 1 0 2 issues, the apologist communicated with a soft-spoken n o i n u n a i t s i r h c poise and acknowledged the theological and philosophical differences held by many on campus. . “You could really see Ravi’s g r o heart,” said Aaron Campbell, Penn ’97, a local pastor who 49 invited Zacharias. “The more Apologist Ravi Zacharias was met with opposition when he spoke at Penn this spring. antagonism, the more the the spiritual climate in the ivy league

During his presentation, Zacha- answering some long-held questions. p enn ne w s - in - b r ie f rias also touched on religion and pol- Others explored their questions re- itics, stating that “the politicization garding God and faith. Additionally, Fellowship and of religion is the death of both. You meetings between Campbell, a core The Ring do not politicize religion.” group of Christian students, and the Students involved with the He framed part of his discussion campus atheist organization also University of Pennsylvania’s around the stunning example of faith, proved to be beneficial. Newman Ministry spent a stimulat- politics, and truth in John 18, where Campbell, who chronicled his ing evening discussing the theology Jesus states, “They who are on the side own struggle with faith and identity in J.R.R. Tolkien’s famed The Lord Eyes That Seen Plenty of truth listen to me.” Pilate responds, in the book , of the Rings. “What is truth?” invited Zacharias because of his own On February 20, the students “Then, in staggering display,” burden for the university. explored the symbolism in Tolkien’s Zacharias said, “Pilate walked away “When I went to Penn, I was the literature after their weekly dinner without waiting for an answer.” Zach- classic example of the person who had at the Newman Center. The devout arias surmised that Pilate was fed up everything together and everything Roman Catholic writer is best with the politicking of the age, and messed up at the same time. I know remembered for his classic high did not really want an answer. there are others walking in that vice fantasy works. grip of the mind and heart. My bur- The evening provided a break Zacharias framed part of his discussion den is for that student,” said Camp- for students involved in the bell, the pastor of Antioch Calvary around the stunning example of faith, ministry’s myriad activities, Chapel in Philadelphia. including small-group sharing A key to reaching out to students, politics, and truth in John 18, where sessions and outreaches to the says Campbell, is engaging them Philadelphia Veterans Comfort Jesus states, “They who are on the side through the intellectual discussions to House. which they are accustomed. Christians of truth listen to me.” ought to be known for their thought- A Life Thirst filled faith and not just through pre- Experience The question and answer session conceived stereotypes, he contends. was scheduled to go 30 minutes, but “Wouldn’t it be great if we [Chris- Penn Alumna Laura Kaczor the apologist fielded audience queries tians] were known among the Ivies performed at the Life Thirst for more than an hour. for putting on intellectual discussions Experience at Berean Bible Church “I’ve never seen anything like this for campuses,” he said. “If we don’t, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania in before,” said Campbell. “You could then our silence only gives room for January. Kaczor, Penn ’ 06, has a see this man’s heart going into the stereotypes and caricatures of Chris- passion for reaching youth through hours of the night. He took the time tianity to continue to grow.” worship. She founded LifeThirst to love on each soul that came to the Through thought leaders like Ministries to help raise up a microphone.” Zacharias and others, Campbell hopes generation of revivalists through a m a g a z i n e As a result, Campbell hosted a six- that real truth will ultimately prevail radical move of the Holy Spirit.

t h e week follow-up discussion series on and inspire students to seek Christ. The January event, entitled : : the lecture to engage further the stu- “That’s our job as salt; to act as a “Proving the Bible Is Real and the dents who were challenged by Zach- preservative of truth against corrup- Infallible Word of God,” featured u n i o n

arias. tion,” he said.| cu guest speaker Bob Cornuke, an Among the students attending the archaeologist.

c h r i s t i a n follow-up meetings was an outspoken A national Christian singer/ atheist who had protested Zacharias’ songwriter, Kaczor has had four 50 appearance at the university. The stu- Top 25 Billboard Chart radio dent found the discussions helpful in singles, including “Alive in You.” the spiritual climate in the ivy league

PR IN C ET O N | On Campus A Pilgrimage for Princeton Students CATHOLIC MINISTRY ENDURES ARDUOUS JOURNEY DURING SPRING BREAK | By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

group of Princeton University prayed my entire life,” said Daniel blisters and exhaustion, to say nothing Astudents spent their spring break Arias ’15. of other difficulties,” said Zach Hor- exploring some of the roots of their “This trip was the first time that ton ’15. “With much prayer and re- Catholic faith while trekking through I simply spoke to God like I would a liance on God’s grace, we were able one of Europe’s ancient spiritual thor- friend or counselor. I simply told Him to surmount the difficulties and grow oughfares. about my worries and my joys with- closer as a result.” Sixteen students and staff involved out trying to put on Not surprisingly, with the Aquinas Institute (Prince- a filter. It got much the students also were tonCatholic.org) hiked one path of more personal than touched by the sense El Camino de Santiago, a series of I’d ever known.” of community they pilgrimage routes to the Catedral de While some mod- developed on the Santiago de Compostela, during a ern pilgrims are at- Camino, or Way of whirlwind trip in March. tracted to the Camino St. James. Father David Swantek staged the pilgrimage for its ath- “Our time togeth- trip to serve as an alternative spring letic challenges, many er felt like what Acts break, namely one that presented focus on the spiritual shows living in com- students with both a means to offer aspects of the arduous munity should look prayers for Princeton colleagues and journey. like. Our days were alumni and to partake in a pilgrimage “The trip offered simple. We got up reflecting Catholic traditions. the chance to deepen For Daniel Rounds, early, walked and talk- Princeton ’17, the Aquinas The undergraduates experienced my faith and really ed and prayed all day Institute’s spring break trip a “connection to the wider church put it in focus. I also and ate meals togeth- offered him the opportunity and how good it is to focus on your saw a great opportu- er, all at one big ta- to deepen his faith. spiritual life,” said Swantek, an avid nity to become closer ble,” said Arias, an hiker. “When you walk the Camino, with members of the economics major you’re called to a greater purpose.” faith community on campus,” said from Atlanta. Given the time constraints of Daniel Rounds ’17. “The trip built Lingering for hours along their

Princeton’s spring break, which ran upon the idea of a strong Catholic dinner table seemed “so joyful. It felt g n i r p s March 15 to 23, the group chose the and Christian community on cam- like what we should be doing all the 73-mile route historically taken by pus.” time.” : : 4 1 0 2 pilgrims from the British Isles, rather As they encountered steep terrain As well, the students carried writ- than longer, traditional routes travers- and other challenges, Princeton stu- ten prayer requests from their Princ- ing more of the Spanish countryside. dents took time to care for the aching eton classmates, and they took time n o i n u n a i t s i r h c During their travels, the students feet of fellow hikers. The Camino to pray for both parishioners from participated in daily Mass and a smor- trails are known for their mixture of the Trenton Diocese, as well as Span- gasbord of other opportunities for mountainous landscape, rolling hills ish congregations. The students also . spiritual enrichment. and countryside, all intermingled with gave money to distressed individuals g r o “I learned how to pray in a way cultural, historical, and architectural they encountered along their stretch that I had never experienced before. landmarks. of the Camino. Having grown up in a mass-ev- “Many members of the trip found “I jumped at the opportunity as a 51 ery-Sunday kind of family, I have it physically challenging, between the way to undergo my own spiritual trans- the spiritual climate in the ivy league

formation, as well as to carry the in- where a Pilgrims’ Mass takes place “Pilgrimage is neither a hike nor a tentions [prayer requests] of those back daily at noon. vacation. It is a journey with a pro- at Princeton,” said Alex Quadrado ’16. For Princeton students, the trip nounced spiritual dimension,” he said. For more than 800 years, pilgrims along the Camino served to strength- “I wanted to make this pilgrimage have forged their way through a net- en their relationship with their Savior as a way of manifesting my desire to work of trails offering panoramic and appreciate His providence. They progress towards Christ in prayer and views of France and Spain after relics also appreciated being part of a larg- action with a community of believers. linked to St. James were discovered er community of believers. Following the Way of St. James as had near the present city of Santiago de “The purpose of spiritual pilgrim- millions of pilgrims before us, we drew Compostela in Northwest Spain. Tra- age is personal and distinct for every closer together towards Christ by dition holds the remains of St. James, individual pilgrim,” said Alex Cuadra- prayer and fellowship as we walked one of Jesus’ apostles, are buried inside do ’16. and by partaking in Holy Mass each the city’s majestic, medieval cathedral, Horton echoed those comments. day.” | cu ......

PR IN C ET O N | On Campus Humans at Princeton STUDENT USES FACEBOOK PAGE TO TELL UNIQUE STORIES By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

veryone has a story to tell. E With that basis as a motivation, a Princeton University student is capturing the art of photographic storytelling through a Facebook page she entitled Humans of Princeton. Chanyoung Park ’17 shares compelling portraits of Princeton students and community members intertwined with quotes, philosophical nuggets, and vignettes from their life’s journey. The site mirrors the celebrated Hu- mans of New York project Brandon Stanton launched in 2010 to craft a photographic census of the nation’s m a g a z i n e diverse megalopolis. Chanyoung Park, Princeton ’17, is capturing the art of photographic storytelling t h e “Truly, everyone has a story. The through her Humans of Princeton Facebook page. : : world is bigger than I am,” said Park, a South Korean transplant. “It’s just u n i o n interesting to learn about people.” York while attending a boarding was struck by the superficiality of So far, Humans of Princeton is a school in the New Jersey borough of some of her initial introductions and

c h r i s t i a n hit. It received 2,400 “likes” in its Hightstown, New Jersey, Park toyed wanted a means to relate to her new premier semester, including 1,000 on with the idea of starting a similar site campus and municipal neighbors on 52 its first day of operation. to reflect the greater Princeton com- a deeper level, prompting her to After discovering Humans of New munity. Upon matriculating, Park launch Humans of Princeton via Face- the spiritual climate in the ivy league

book in September. I am very a devoted Christian,” she p r in c et o n ne w s - in - b r ie f Through man-on-the-street inter- said. “When given a chance, I always views, Park aims to establish an inti- try to be kind and show people I care.” William Scheide ’36 mate connection with both students In October, she featured Mike Celebrates 100th Birthday and townies, allowing them to share Freyberger ’16 and his testimony Friends and admirers of William insightful and often inspirational about how he came to Christ. The Scheide (Princeton ’36, Columbia MA snapshots from their personal histo- account received 275-plus “likes,” the ’40) gathered in Princeton University’s ries. Park often is surprised when area most of any entry on the site. Chancellor Green to celebrate the 100th passersby open up to express the vul- Another vignette featured an birthday of the musician, philanthropist, nerabilities that define their soul’s elderly woman who endured the and bibliophile. sojourn. Nazi-occupation of France as an ad- During the event in January, the university presented Scheide with a key to “Everything I do really does stem from my Nassau Hall, one of the highest honors for Princetonians. faith. I am very a devoted Christian. “When In 2002, The New York Times heralded given a chance, I always try to be kind and Scheide for placing copies of the first four printed editions of The Holy Bible—includ- show people I care.” ing the famed Gutenberg—in the Scheide − Chanyoung Park, Princeton ’17 Library at Princeton. Housed in Firestone Library, the “I always create that human in- olescent. She commented she missed Scheide Library serves as a resource for teraction,” said Park. “It takes a certain being youthful, but poignantly spec- scholars, historians, musicologists, and kind of personality to approach ified she did not desire to be so young bibliophiles from around the world. strangers.” as to fail to appreciate the vitality of Not surprisingly, some potential life’s springtime. Manna, PEF Host subjects are taken back when Park, “But, 50, that’s a pretty good, Ski Retreat equipped with a Canon EOS 70, ap- young age to be,” the woman told proaches them outside Nassau Hall, Park for Humans of Princeton. Students with Manna Christian on Palmer Square, or walkable dis- As for Park’s professional aspira- Fellowship and Princeton Evangelical tances beyond. Some are decidedly tions, they currently center on inter- Fellowship recently ventured to the camera-shy. national relations or politics. Poconos Mountains for their annual ski As for Humans of New York, about However, she recently enjoyed a doc- retreat over Princeton University’s winter one million people follow the dynam- umentary filmmaking class she took intersession.

ic blog offering glimpses into the lives at Princeton. The group lodged at the Mont Lawn g n i r p s of the city’s inhabitants via portraits While the manpower behind Hu- Camp and Retreat Center near Bushkill,

alongside short stories. mans of Princeton largely has been a Pennsylvania, from January 26 to 30. : : 4 1 0 2 Like the Humans of New York site, solo effort, Park recently began re- Leaders from Manna (manna.mycpanel. Park does not list names in most of cruiting and testing a few undergrad- princeton.edu) and PEF (pef.mycpanel.

her pictorial essays, with a few excep- uates as assistants. When she is a princeton.edu) directed activities centered n o i n u n a i t s i r h c tions for Princeton colleagues whom senior, she plans to hand off the entire on adventure, Bible messages, and she tags. “I want readers just to see site to an aspiring frosh. worship. The students also helped them as people,” she said. Ultimately, Park said the project prepare meals and coordinate other .

Though her Facebook site dedi- has proven to be a touching, life-shap- recreational outings. g r o cated to Princetonians is secular, Park ing experience. As for skiing, the students had their said it serves as an extension of her “It’s a good-mood booster,” she choice of Shawnee or Camelback moun- Christian commitment. “Everything said. “I get a new perspective. It tears tains. 53 I do really does stem from my faith. me right up.” | cu the spiritual climate in the ivy league

YA LE | On Campus Discerning Deep Questions LIFE WORTH LIVING COURSE OFFERED AT YALE | By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

motivations for such a dent who came face-to-face with the life?” and “What hap- issue of redemption once he thought pens when you can’t about how Christianity would change quite achieve that life?” his life. In an interview with “It would require looking at him- Charles Halton of Mar- self, including his past and present ginalia Review, Volf deeds and attitudes, with clear sight, discussed the university and issuing judgments of condemna- and its influence on de- tion on some, probably many, of termining life’s worth. them—more than that: really turning Often, Volf said, uni- away from them,” Volf wrote. “What versities serve as techni- pain that would cause!” Miroslav Volf, professor and systematic theologian at Yale. cal schools and research However, it is a pain that most institutions, becoming Christians must face, and one that tudents in one Yale course are experts on means but not on intellec- ultimately leads to a fulfilling life. Volf Slooking at the deeper meanings tual inquiry into what the human calls it a “key element of an appro- of life and questioning what truly ends are. Additionally, he said that in priate response to God’s work in Jesus makes a life of value. recent decades, there has been an in- Christ.” The Life Worth Living course be- creasing gap between vocation and “In a culture that finds repentance ing offered this spring is engaging life worth living. unintelligible, impractical, or unnec- students in discussion around import- Part of the discussion within the essary, we are called to witness to its ant questions regarding true satisfac- course is to explore the connectedness intelligibility, beauty, and impor- tion and meaning. Geared toward between vocation and a valued life, tance.” undergraduate students, the course is rather than gleaning the answers and During the first two weeks of the taught by systematic theologian Miro- determining worth based upon the course, the students also discussed slav Volf and Yale Graduate School cues from culture. money, power, and sex. Volf noted associate Ryan McAnnally-Linz. Life “Reflection on life worth living in that two things were apparent: Worth Living pulls from various phil- public life is difficult because people well-being is often thought of as ful- osophical and religious traditions to think choices are private,” said Volf. fillment of desires; and addiction is inspire students toward “habits of “We need to be aware of the impor- rampant, including addiction to food, reflection.” These habits, according tance of the question of life worth sex, power, and money.

m a g a z i n e to the instructors, will equip students living.” “We think of well-being as fulfill-

for life-long discernment. Therefore, reflection upon such ment of desires, but the way we seek t h e The class studies six major religious matters is a critical element of the to fulfill desires is often the very thing : : and intellectual traditions, including course; however, that reflection can that destroys us!” wrote Volf in an u n i o n

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Af- lead to stunning realizations. electronic update on the course. “The ter exploring what the founders of For example, after studying each road so many of us think leads to these major traditions teach, the stu- tradition, the instructors pose the salvation ends, in fact, in perdition.” c h r i s t i a n dents reflect on simple questions, question, “How would your life have The challenge, he said, is in “heal- including: “What does it mean to lead to change if this tradition was right ing” those desires and redirecting 54 one’s life well?” “What does it mean about what makes life worth living?” cravings “to the source of the Living for life to go well?” “What are the Volf recalled a non-Christian stu- Water.” | cu the spiritual climate in the ivy league

YA LE | On Campus Keeper of the Flame YALE ALUMNUS RETURNS TO CAMPUS TO LEAD WORSHIP, PRAYER MOVEMENT | By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

recent alumnus has a desire to fan from the various campus ministries a beautiful thing Athe flames of a prayer movement pray for the campus and intercede for when those unique at Yale with inter-ministry meetings those who don’t know Christ. They personalities can called burns. also take the opportunity to pray over come together for a I’noli Hall, Yale ’13, said he no- the broader issues that impact the night of prayer and ticed an increased interest and activ- campus such as depression, anxiety worship. It’s nice ity in prayer and unity on campus last over school work, over-striving to earn when the whole spring. God’s favor, and more. family comes to- I’noli Hall, Yale ’13 “I’m excited for this. I don’t want “The students have a big heart for gether.” to miss it,” he said. it,” said Hall. “The ministry leaders For Hall, the So Hall chose to work as a min- have been incredibly helpful, and unity of believers echoes Psalm 133, istry intern with Gateway Christian almost all of them have played an verse 1: “Behold how good and pleas- Fellowship, a local church, so he could important part.” ant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” still be part of what he sees “percolat- Hall has a particular heart for “That’s what I see at Yale,” he said. ing” on campus. bringing the Christian ministries at Hall has also found prayer and his And to keep that fire going, Hall Yale together for prayer and fellow- relationship with God vital to his helps turn up the heat of worship with ship. As a student, he participated in success at Yale, in ministry, and as he inter-ministry meetings called Burns. events hosted by various ministries looks toward his future. These gatherings, which encourage and was a member of InterVarsity “Prayer is our lifeline,” he said. unified prayer among the campus (http://ycf.commons.yale.edu/). “You can’t have a relationship with God and never talk to Him and listen to Him. Without prayer, there is no “Prayer is our lifeline. You can’t have a relationship.” Hall spent part of the fall on a relationship with God and never talk to Him missions trip in Brazil. As he serves and listen to Him. Without prayer, there is no as an intern with Gateway Church, he seeks God’s guidance as he discerns where to serve in the future. g n i r p s relationship.” − I’noli Hall, Yale ’13 “I stay close to Jesus to balance it : : 4 1 0 2 all,” said Hall. “I have a heart for seeing ministries, are generally held once a Looking back, he says that exposure God’s kingdom advance in every area month. They allow for participation to various organizations helps him of society. I think the reason I’m doing n o i n u n a i t s i r h c by each ministry, including time for today as he works to build unity at seemingly different things is that I want each one to lead devotions. Yale. to see God’s kingdom everywhere and The burns run for roughly five “God was preparing me,” said I want to be a part of it.” | cu hours and include praise and worship Hall. “That’s why I have such a heart . and interspersed prayer. And while for unity. I’ve gotten to know students g r o corporate prayer is encouraged, some in different communities. I see what participants prefer to break into small- the different ministries have to offer.” 55 er groups. “As a family, each fellowship has During the prayer times, students something unique to offer. It’s such the spiritual climate in the ivy league

y a l e ne w s - in - b r ie f Study: Babies Born The CNN report also quoted rector of St. Stephen and With Sense of Justice Paul Bloom, a professor of psychol- the Incarnation in Washington, ogy at Yale, as saying “these studies D.C., served as the seminar Yale’s Infant Cognition Center show that even before babies can leader. has concluded that speak or walk, they judge good and The colloquium, a credited infants are born with an bad in the actions of others because course at the Divinity School, innate sense of morality, they are born with a rudimentary serves as a venue for bringing according to a CNN sense of justice.” church leaders together to share report. The research team their experiences and concerns and began studying children Leadership to serve as a means of preparing under two years of age to Colloquium Examines church leaders for pastoral and determine their under- Conflict Resolution religious leadership challenges. standing of good and bad Dunn, the co-founder of behavior. The majority of The 2014 Spring Leadership Families and Allies of Virginia’s Paul Bloom, professor of children preferred Colloquium at Berkley Divinity Youth, guided participants through psychology at Yale situations or stimuli that School at Yale centered on conflict a 12-hour workshop in conflict indicated good behavior. resolution. The Rev. Frank Dunn, management.

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Worshipping ‘the Creator of it all’ Jeffrey Niehaus Writes Autobiography in Verseby catherine elvy, staff writer umans were made to enjoy the haus. “It just all felt pointless.” lishing the work, exquisite natural treasures of Niehaus, who had been contemplating which is scheduled God’s creation. However, even a recent sermon that left him questioning for release in late Hthe most splendid of exotic vistas does not his place in the universe, experienced a summer. Likewise, In his latest book, offer ultimate fulfillment. divine encounter in the midst of a sudden, Biblical Theology Jeffrey Niehaus (Yale That was the message from Jeffrey Nie- gusty rainstorm that fell upon his parents’ Volume Two: The ’68, Harvard Ph.D. haus when the scholar and theologian home near West Palm Beach. Of the epi- Special Grace Cov- ’75) revisits how he recently paused to comment on the mov- sode, he wrote: enants is slated for came to faith in Christ ing autobiography he penned recapturing publication in while at Harvard. his formative years. A major portion of All of the glory that had broken on me 2016. Preludes: An Autobiography in Verse explores Surrounded me and saw me through In addition, Niehaus’ romantic adoration of the sub- and through Niehaus is the author of God at Sinai as tropical paradise of his youth and the soul- Although I had no idea how to name well as Ancient Near Eastern Themes in ish respite South Florida provided during A power that engulfed me totally Biblical Theology. The father of two adult seasons of turmoil as an emerging adult. And turned my soul onto another road. sons and husband of a Harvard-trained Niehaus’ near obsession with the coast- mathematician also has lectured in church- al wonderland remained until the poetry On a blustery evening at Harvard a es on spiritual warfare. aficionado encountered the Great Elohim, year later, Niehaus committed his life to As for the origins of Preludes, Niehaus fashioner of nature’s vivid artistry. the “Maker of it all” following a date with noted he first contemplated publishing an “It’s all part of a longing for beauty. We his future wife at Boston’s famed Durgin- epic during his high school days in Atlan- are made for what’s beautiful and true,” Park eatery. ta, where he became enamored with an said Niehaus, a Gordon-Conwell Theo- Subsequently, Niehaus sensed a divine English teacher who dramatically rechart- logical Seminary professor of Old Testa- prompting to prepare for ministry, and he ed his career path. As a result, Niehaus, ment and dual Ivy League grad (Yale ’68, pursued a master of divinity at Gor- who previously embraced all things science, Harvard Ph.D. ’75). don-Conwell. He completed the degree in landed a scholarship to attend Yale. “You can love it, but what it can do for 1979 and joined Gordon-Conwell’s facul- Preludes reflects Niehaus’ simple but you is limited. As I grew older, I sensed ty on the main campus in Hamilton, Mas- joyous childhood in the Ohio Valley, where there was a need in me that wasn’t getting sachusetts, in 1982. he was largely fascinated by paleontology fulfilled by people and by nature. Only the Today, Niehaus is a prolific author and astronomy, and the paradisal youth Lord can fulfill that.” whose published works include new re- he enjoyed under the radiant Florida sun. In the epic-length, autobiographical leases reflecting his twin passions for the- The book also captures Niehaus’ bouts of m a g a z i n e poem released in 2013, Niehaus revisits ology and poetry, particularly the verses of feeling spiritually rudderless while at Yale

t h e how he came to faith in Christ while com- William Wordsworth, a major English and how the ocean became his mental : : pleting his doctorate in English literature Romantic poet. Debuting in April are: mistress during tropical getaways from at Harvard. Sonnets Subtropical and Existential as well Harvard. u n i o n Despite notable successes during his as God the Poet: Exploring the Origin and “I got the idea of writing a long poem undergraduate studies in English at Yale Nature of Poetry. about a wanderer and his experiences,” said

c h r i s t i a n University and subsequent coursework at The Ohio-born Niehaus also just put Niehaus, who penned a draft nearly a de- Harvard, the poetic genius felt miserable, the finishing touches on the first volume cade ago while on sabbatical. “It’s been a 58 even desperate. of Biblical Theology Volume One: The Com- sort of calling. People don’t know how to “I came to the Lord toward the end of mon Grace Covenants. read long narrative poems.” | cu my Ph.D. period at Harvard,” said Nie- The Weaver Book Company is pub- in person

The Pursuit of Happiness Writer, Attorney Find Faith in Roundabout Way by eileen scott, senior writer ver a decade ago, an atheist bride brilliant, really, with degrees from Yale, “It’s important to work and important and a non-practicing Baptist Columbia and Stanford − to believe in to make money. But, it should not take groom were married in a the- something nonsensical. I also met many all your time. You need to be focused on Oater. The bride wore a purple dress, and of his friends. They, too, are highly intel- family and faith,” said Joe. they recited their vows with just a brief ligent and believed,” Jennifer told the Na- As an attorney, he is more interested in mention of God for the sake of the Baptist. tional Catholic Register. helping people than in taking on high Today, however, attorney Joe Fulwiler (Yale ’91, Columbia Law ’94) and wife Jennifer also had a hard time accepting that Joe and his Jennifer are both devout Catholics who are impacting culture with their faith and Ivy League friends could really believe in God. vocations. Jennifer recently published the book, That reality, coupled with the birth of profile cases that lead to more billable hours Something Other Than God: How I Passion- her first child, ignited a thirst for truth that and notoriety. Additionally, he sought the ately Sought Happiness and Accidentally could not be quelled. However, when she counsel of his local bishop regarding pro- Found It. She also started a blog entitled asked Joe why he believed, he couldn’t viding divorce services. Conversion Diary. Joe is an attorney with articulate an answer. As for young up-and-coming lawyers, a firm in Texas and has built his practice “I knew what I experienced, but I Fulwiler cautions, “You can’t serve two around his faith. couldn’t answer it more than that,” he said. masters. Young people, especially those in Obviously, faith wasn’t al- For Joe, faith was a belief in the Ivy League, are very career focused,” ways a priority for the Fulwil- God and a desire to become he said, adding that there “is no prize out ers. part of a church because that’s there to win.” “I always said I was a Chris- what married people do. Faith Fulwiler said he would also encourage tian,” said Joe, “but I was too still had not taken a transfor- young people to get married younger. busy with what I perceived to mative place in his heart. “It’s hard to be chaste until you’re 30,” be more important. My own So Jennifer took her quest he said. Additionally, he believes there ambition pulled me away.” online, where she started a would be an increase in holiness if people In an interview with the blog called The Reluctant got married younger, as it would encourage

National Catholic Register, Jen- Atheist, posing questions to them to practice their faith more and help g n i r p s nifer explained that, although atheists and people of faith. prevent them from putting their priority she considered herself a “truth Jennifer Fulwiler, a The more they explored, on career and on themselves. : : 4 1 0 2 seeker,” she sought answers in former atheist, chronicles the more they resonated with To live so selflessly, Joe says, requires an arrogant way. her testimony in her Catholic teaching. Specifical- humility and obedience, virtues he admits recently-released book, “I now realize that pride is ly, the book By What Author- he would have balked at when he was n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Something Other Than the most effective way to block ity: An Evangelical Discovers younger. These concepts, he says, are “al- God: How I passionately out God so that one does not Catholic Tradition (by apolo- most insulting in modern culture.” Sought Happiness and see Him at all. Certainly, I did Accidentally Found It. gist Mark Shea) was a great And with the release of Jennifer’s new

influence on the couple. book, their testimony will give modern . not,” she said. g r o Jennifer also had a hard Today, the Fulwilers, have culture a story of faith and conversion, and time accepting that Joe and his Ivy League six children. And they are seeking to live show how unifying grace from God can friends could really believe in God. out their faith as a married couple, parents, join two lives to tell one love story. | cu 59 “It gave me pause. Joe is too smart − and professionals. m a g a z i n e

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or the second time within a year, heads, O gates! And lift them up, Christian Union is promoting a O ancient doors, that the King of Fasting Again? 40-day season of fasting, prayer, glory may come in. Who is this King Fand repentance, and we invite you to of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the join with us in this important effort. King of glory!” As before, we are seeking God to bring Psalm 105:3, 4 (ESV): “Glory in his sweeping spiritual renewal to our nation holy name; let the hearts of those who and individual lives. We believe that by seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and more fully abiding in our Savior, Jesus his strength; seek his presence “Glory in his holy name; Christ, we can produce fruit as His continually!” dynamic sons and daughters. God is the The answer to humanity’s problems, let the hearts of those hope of the world, showing favor to His collectively and individually, has always who seek the Lord rejoice! children in increasing measure when we been God Himself. He is the reigning cry out to Him for more intervening King to whom we look, and He is the Seek the Lord and his grace. Psalm 142:1 (ESV) says, “With one we seek for strength and His my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my presence. strength; seek his presence voice I plead for mercy to the Lord.” Please join us in this season of fasting Christian Union focuses on a and prayer, even if you’re not joining continually!” handful of the nation’s most influential from the very beginning. Christians —Psalm 105:3, 4 universities, and, increasingly, on the across the United States are participating alumni of these schools and their peers in a variety of ways and for different in strategic cities. However, Christian lengths of time. Please visit www. Union has also launched Doxa christianunion.org/40days for more (pronounced “docks - a”) as an initiative information. If we keep diligently with other Christian leaders, desiring the seeking Him with our whole hearts, r e m m u s promotion of a culture of seeking God He will answer! He always does! wholeheartedly for national revival. This : : 4 1 0 2 40-day fast − starting Monday, August Sincerely in Christ, 11 and extending through Friday, n o i n u n a i t s i r h c September 19 − is an initiative of Doxa. The name Doxa, Greek for “glory,” is inspired by Psalms 24 and 105. Matthew W. Bennett Psalm 24:7-10 (ESV): “Lift up your . heads, O gates! And be lifted up, matt bennett is the president and g r o O ancient doors, that the King of founder of Christian Union. He earned glory may come in. Who is this King of undergraduate and MBA degrees from 3 glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Cornell, and launched Christian Union Lord, mighty in battle! Lift up your in 2002 in Princeton, New Jersey. seeking god

Frequent and Fervent Prayer by chris matthews

“ evote yourselves to prayer, being at times, benefit greatly from we should also regularly and watchful and thankful.” structure or formality in our spontaneously be engaging —Colossians 4:2 prayers as well, praying God through prayer as needs D through passages of Scrip- arise during the day or as oc- Frequent and fervent prayer is an essential part of our relationship with God. ture, using written prayers casions arise to express our It is the natural product of genuine faith from others, keeping regular praise, confess our sin, or in- in God and His promise that He will hear prayer lists, or following pat- tercede for those we encounter. and answer us. Though the practice of terns for prayer. Praying in We should pray authen- prayer is simple enough for a child to per- structured ways can help us tically according to the state form, prayer is also a complex discipline grow in the discipline of of our hearts before God. Our in which every Christian continues to grow prayer and help us keep our tone, our body posture, and and develop throughout life. Just as Jesus’ focus in prayer for longer the emotional content of our disciples, we all continue to cry out, “Lord, periods of time. prayers should be an honest reflection of teach us to pray.” It is a prayer that God We should regularly pray both alone our hearts before God. Sometimes we will loves to answer through His Word and a and with other Christians. We have a per- be broken and desperate before God, feel- lifetime of abiding in Him. sonal relationship with God that needs to ing the weight of our sin, the pain of suf- As it says in Colossians 4:2 above, we be enjoyed and maintained alone with fering in this life, or the absence of warm should be devoted to prayer. Devotion to God. Praying alone allows us to focus ful- fellowship with Him. Sometimes we will prayer means that we will pray frequently, ly on the needs of our own soul and keeps be joyful and delighted in God and how multiple times a day, and fervently, hon- us from worrying about what others think He is working in our lives. God welcomes estly opening our hearts to God with faith of our prayers. At the same time, praying us to come as we are and let our prayers that He will respond. There is great freedom with other Christians inspires us to pray and our posture before Him reflect the true state of the heart. As we read through “Prayer is the easiest and hardest of all things; the prayers in the Scripture, we see examples of contrite prayers, desperate prayers, fear- simplest and the sublimest; the weakest and the most ful prayers, joyful prayers, and confused and questioning prayers. God welcomes powerful; its results lie outside the range of human all of them as they are expressed with faith in Him and His promises. possibilities—they are limited only by the omnipotence As we grow in our faith in Christ, so should our commitment to prayer. God m a g a z i n e

of God.” —E. M. Bounds calls us to experience rich and fulfilling t h e communion with Him as we pray freely : : in how we can pray, and our prayer lives about new things and to pray more fer- and formally, alone and assembled, spon-

u n i o n vently as we listen to their prayers. It can taneously and scheduled, desperately and will be marked by great variety and man- ners of prayer. also hold us accountable to persist in dai- delightedly. He will hear. He will answer. We can pray very freely and openly ly prayer. He will be gracious to those who trust Him.

c h r i s t i a n from our hearts, without any pretense Devotion to prayer means that we will Will we take Him at His Word? | cu or formality. We should never feel like schedule uninterrupted times each day to 4 our prayers need to be impressive or con- focus fully on prayer as our first priority. chris matthews is Christian Union’s min- form to some strict pattern. But we can, Outside of our scheduled times of prayer, istry director at Yale University. Q & A | interviews with culture changers

Five Minutes with D. Michael Lindsay Characteristics of Powerful, Platinum Leaders

hristian Union: The Magazine you indicate the important role mento- her actions, habits, and traits. The quick- recently interviewed D. Michael ring has played with some top executives. est way to bring down a political opponent Lindsay (Princeton Ph.D. ’06), Could you elaborate? is to uncover marital infidelity; voters sur- Cthe president of Gordon College and a mise that a politician unfaithful to his wife Pulitzer Prize-nominated sociologist. Dr. ml: Mentorship is key for the development will be unfaithful to his political promises. Lindsay’s latest book, View from the Top: of young leaders. It is essential for provid- Similarly, when CEOs institute layoffs and An Inside Look at How People in Power See ing access to well-connected networks and pay cuts, while simultaneously raking in and Shape the World, is the culmination of also for passing down wisdom and expe- millions, employees, shareholders, and the an unprecedented Platinum Study of 550 rience. In the stories of many leaders, I general public resent the hypocrisy. One top CEOs and senior officials. found a series of mentoring of my favorite examples (of chains. For example, Har- leading with your life) is cu: Your first book was entitled Faith in vard Kennedy School pro- Colleen Barrett, the former the Halls of Power: How Evangelicals fessor Dick Neustadt president of Southwest Air- Joined the American Elite. Even though invested in the life and lines, who really embodied View from the Top is about leaders from career of young NAACP the friendly and helpful per- various backgrounds, did faith and lawyer Vernon Jordan, in sona of the airline. achievement again intersect in any way? particular by inviting him to join the Bilderberg Con- cu: Talk about the role that ml: I found Christ’s example of sacrificial ference. Years later, Jordan large institutions play in leadership modeled again and again in the invited his friend and shaping culture and why lives of what I call “platinum leaders,” those protégé Bill Clinton to the conference, you encourage your students to embrace, who have risen to the top of their institutions introducing him to other global leaders. not avoid large institutions when they and are able to catalyze change. The rela- Indeed, we all benefit from mentors who look for jobs. tional dimension of leadership requires those take an interest in our lives and help us who seek influence to think carefully about become all that God wants us to be. ml: The conceit of the Internet age is that the ways their personal values and faith now anyone with a wireless connection commitments intersect with their respon- cu: In View from the Top, one of your has the capability to influence millions— sibilities. View from the Top was written for chapters is entitled “Lead With Your Life: through a tweet, viral video, or Tumblr r e m m u s a general audience, but I think faith is so Because It’s Much More than a Job.” feed. Though widespread, these ephemer- essential to good leadership that I added a How do we lead with our lives? Who is al forms of communication are not nearly : : 4 1 0 2 conclusion to the text that seeks to explain someone that embodies this trait? as weighty as major institutions such as how the two relate. Luke 12:48 says, “Unto Harvard University, Procter & Gamble, n o i n u n a i t s i r h c whom much is given, much is required.” The ml: As I quickly learned after becoming the Wall Street Journal, or the Supreme key idea of the book is that responsibility the president of Gordon, institutional Court. Events such as the Arab Spring of accompanies leadership. We must use the leadership is much, much more than a 9-5 2011 demonstrate that social media can blessings we are given to bless others. The job. The CEO or the president is so close- precipitate revolutions, but they cannot . highest and best use of power is when it is ly associated with her organization that maintain and organize the revolutionary g r o put in the service of those who have none. their very life must reflect the institution’s impulse for long-term change. For that, values. Every leader who aspires to make society relies on institutions. By becoming cu: As a leadership development minis- a significant difference in her firm, indus- part of these influential entities, students 5 try, Christian Union has a vested inter- try, or in society must inspire her constit- can begin to leverage their God-given tal- est in mentoring. In View from the Top, uents, not only with her words, but with ents for the widest impact. | cu feature section | faith and work m a g a z i n e

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Bearing God’s Image through Daily Work / 8 Ivy League Congress on Faith and Action / 10 Social Justice Seminars / 12 Work and Cultural Renewal / 13

Faith work The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it. g e n e s i s 2 : 1 5

Since the beginning of time, we have been given a mandate to work and r e m m u s “subdue the earth.” That work can bring praise and glory to God and impact the culture and our communities. : : 4 1 0 2

In this special section, Christian Union: The Magazine presents columns n o i n u n a i t s i r h c and articles that will point readers to the intersection of faith and work and encourage them to see their vocations not merely as a means to an .

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Bearing God’s Image through Daily Work His Story Becomes Our Story by nick nowalk

hristians who are serious and our own, except through the stock renewed in the “image” of our Creator (Col. well-intentioned about their faith of stories which constitute its initial, 3:10), transformed to reflect His character often experience angst-filled per- dramatic resources.” through our deeds once more. Salvation is Cplexity when they ponder the significance The depth and richness of the Christian not merely or mainly about the forgiveness of the Gospel for what many of us inevita- story and its ability to make of our sins or an amoral bly spend most of our waking adult lives sense of the complexity, the guarantee of bliss in the doing: working. What does following Jesus frustrations, and the yearn- afterlife. Rather, as James have to do with one’s career? What does ings of human existence Dunn points out in Chris- it actually look like to do everything in accounts in large part, for tology in the Making: A New life to the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31)? the perennial attraction by Testament Inquiry into the How can someone do everything he or she which so many are pulled Origins of the Doctrine of the does at work in the name of the Lord Jesus toward Jesus. The ma- Incarnation, “[Paul] under- (Eph. 5:20, Col. 3:17), working heartily ny-side contours of the stands salvation as the fash- for the Lord and not for human beings Christian narrative cannot ioning or reshaping of the (Col. 3:23)? Endless sermons and books on be pursued here in full, but believer into the image of this freighted topic are, of course, readily I will content myself with God.” available and worth pursuing. highlighting three crucial strands of our This is what the early church theologian I want to begin by (briefly) insisting story as it relates to work—all with an eye Irenaeus meant by his favored (and strange) that to talk about ethics (what am I to do on Paul’s magnificent letter to the Colossians. term “recapitulation.” In Christ, God has with my life?), we must first consider sto- The story of the Gospel reminds us that our launched a redemptive “do over” of the ry (who am I? what’s wrong with the world? work is (new) creational, that it is missional, human drama. Jesus has become what we what am I here for? etc.). Whatever ideol- and above all else, that it must be Christ- were supposed to be all along as genuine, ogy or worldview or moral vision we may shaped. Let’s look at each of these in order. God-reflecting human beings, doing for us find ourselves giving allegiance to, all of First, the Gospel teaches us to approach what we can no longer accomplish because us do so only insofar as we inhabit—con- our work within the framework of cre- of sin. This is wondrously true, but incom- sciously or not—a story that provides di- ation—and, more particularly, God’s complete. All of this took place in order that we rection and meaning for our lives. As the mitment to renew creation’s goodness might become what Jesus now is, conformed philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre once fa- through His Son. Colossians 1:15, clearly to His image through the grace of the Spir- mously wrote in After Virtue: A Study in echoing Genesis 1:26-28, portrays Jesus as it and following in the footsteps of our Moral Theory: the “image” of the invisible God and the forerunner (cf. Rom. 8:29, 1 Cor. 15:49, 2 “Man is in his actions and practice, “firstborn” (i.e. ruler) over all of creation. Cor. 3:18, 4:4, Phil. 3:20-21). And that

m a g a z i n e as well as in his fictions, essentially The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, in means, among much else, bearing God’s

a story-telling animal…I can only other words, were no de novum arising in a image through our daily work as God always t h e answer the question ‘What am I to historical vacuum; they were the fulfillment intended in creation. : : do’ if I can answer the prior question of God’s original purposes in the creation Second, the Gospel orients us mission- u n i o n

‘Of what story or stories do I find of humanity. And central to those purpos- ally toward our work. Since Jesus is the myself a part?’ …Deprive [human es, according to Genesis 1:26, 28 and 2:15, new Adam (Col. 1:15) who renews us in beings] of stories and you leave them was work. God has not given up on the God’s image (Col. 3:10) to work (Col. c h r i s t i a n unscripted, anxious stutterers in goodness of work in the lives of human 1:10, 3:23), it should come as no surprise their actions as in their words. Hence beings—those in Christ still have work to that Paul depicts the shape of the Christian 8 there is no way to give us an under- do (Col. 1:10, 3:23)! Indeed, the shape and life—both in conversion (Col. 1:6) and standing of any society, including goal of the Christian life as a whole is to be holy service (Col. 1:10)—as “bearing fruit and multiplying,” again indisputably evok- extent that we engage in it with trans- Therefore, as Colossians 3:1-17 demon- ing the language of Genesis 1. Work meant formed, Spirit-driven character. Which strates, the “work” which we do “in the mission in the story of creation, with hu- leads us to our final point. name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17) and man beings called to extend God’s glory Third, if our daily work represents for His sake (Col. 3:23) must participate and presence and wise order to the four God’s renewal of creation’s original good- in the way of life that Jesus engaged. That corners of the earth. In other words, cre- ness and if it subsequently sends us out means being united to both His death and ation was “good,” but it was not finished. into the world in mission to bear fruit and resurrection (Col. 3:1-4), fleshed out in We were given the dignity and awesome multiply, Colossians also insists that ev- unavoidably tangible ways in Colossians responsibility of taking up where God had erything we do must be Christ-shaped. At 3:5-11 (the cross) and 3:12-17 (the resur- left off when He rested on the seventh day. this point in the story, there is no going rection). We must die to all that is self-cen- Our work has always supposed to matter. back to creation except through the cross tered, idolatrous, and false—self-denial, as In the same way, the work of the Gospel (in the profound phrase of Oliver O’Don- B. B. Warfield once quipped, is not about in us and through us is the form that the ovan), and no mission that is not patterned me. It is rather about preparing me to ac- original mandate to work now takes in the after His death and resurrection for the life tually be useful to others in love, something world. As we live out every area of our lives of the world. How else could it be if Jesus I simply cannot be unless I am first stripped under the lordship of the crucified and risen Jesus, God’s presence and rule are We were given the dignity and awesome being subtly extended to the still-dark edges that pervade our lives east of Eden. responsibility of taking up where God had left off However, this does not mean ministry, when He rested on the seventh day. Our work has per se. Everything we do, all activity that always supposed to matter. Christians engage in, is meant to be our “work” of bearing God’s image as we bear fruit and multiply spiritually throughout is the true “image” of the invisible God? of all that tarnishes His image in me. Like- the world. Mission is a much larger cate- What other ideal is possible when the im- wise, we must be reborn to self-giving love gory than ministry. Yet, we also must take age we are being refashioned into is His and humility, to truth telling and mercy. note that the manner in which we now image? Irenaeus summarized his hugely Our service to the world, which is finally engage in our work requires holiness and important “recapitulation” theory with what our “work” must be about if we take r e m m u s virtue—walking in a manner worthy of exactly this logic: the the narrative framework of the Gospel the Lord (Col. 1:10). In After You Believe: “Christ was in these last days, ac- seriously, means bearing the image of the : : 4 1 0 2 Why Christian Character Matters, N. T. cording to the time appointed by God who is known supremely and irrevo- Wright provocatively argues: “All Christian the Father, united to His own work- cably in the face of the crucified, risen Lord virtue is located within that vocation [of manship, inasmuch as He became Jesus. His story must now become our n o i n u n a i t s i r h c bearing God’s image in the wider world]… a man liable to suffering ... He story before the eyes of a watching, dying Ultimately, God does not want human commenced afresh the long line of world. The work of every Christian, what- beings as perfected individuals, all clean human beings, and furnished us, ever tasks each of us may spend our days and scrubbed, but with nothing to do. in a brief, comprehensive manner, and years laboring after, means the imita- . Morality, surprisingly to some, is part of with salvation; so that what we had tion of Christ. | cu g r o mission. Cleansed vessels are to be put to lost in Adam—namely, to be ac- fresh use; conversely, fresh use requires cording to the image and likeness nick nowalk is a Christian Union teaching 9 cleansing.” Our work is effective in accom- of God—that we might recover in fellow at Harvard University. plishing God’s purposes, then, only to the Christ Jesus.” feature section | faith and work

Faith, Action, and Vocation Ivy League Congress Draws Nearly 400 Students

t the Ivy League Congress on Faith the founder of Ariba Technologies and Gilmer and his wife Rebecca, Penn ’80, and Action this spring, one of the Inmac Corp; Charles Gilmer (Penn ’81), put their faith into action and launched resounding themes was “to whom president of Impact Movement; Baroness Impact, Cru’s sister ministry aimed at muchA is given, much will be required” Caroline Cox, a human rights advocate African-American students (www.impact (Luke 12:48). and former deputy speaker of the House movement.com). Today, Impact has touched more than 20,000 African-Amer- ican participants, and has a presence on about 70 college campuses. Gilmer likened Christian students in the Ivy League to the prophet Daniel, who also received a premiere education, yet despite persecution, his unassailable character enabled him to remain faithful and to honor God. The young, aspiring leaders at ILCFA were exhorted to live in a likewise manner. “It’s tragic to watch and observe those who conduct themselves in a way that brings disgrace to the name of Christ,” said Gilmer. “All kinds of [leaders]—politicians, businessmen, pastors, entertainers—have photo credit: Brian Henderson given testimony; later, we find them in Worship at the Ivy League Congress on Faith and Action ruin because of the compromises made in their personal lives.” Gilmer asked students how they are Nearly 400 students gathered in New of Lords; Nick Nowalk, a Christian Union being asked to defile themselves and to Haven, Connecticut, from March 28-30 teaching fellow at Harvard; and Matt Ben- for the triennial congress, hosted by Chris- nett (Cornell ’88, MBA ’89), founder and tian Union and sponsored by various min- president of Christian Union. istries and organizations. Eldred, an author and philanthropist, Students were prompted to think about has researched the impact of business lead- the ways they would serve their schools, ers around the world on the economic,

m a g a z i n e the nation, and God’s Kingdom. They were social, and spiritual fronts of developing

challenged to be good stewards of their Ivy nations. He also established Living Stones t h e League education and use their gifts and Foundation and serves as chairman of the : : talents to glorify God. advisory board to Parakletos Ventures. u n i o n

To help unpack the issues around faith At the Ivy League Congress on Faith and vocation, panelists from government, and Action (ILCFA), he shared his expe- law, the arts, media, medicine, and other riences regarding the integration of faith photo credit: Brian Henderson c h r i s t i a n sectors presented their testimonies and field and economics. A student reads the Word in between experiences, while engaging in question “When we live integrated lives we can 10 sessions of the Ivy League Congress on and answer discussions with students. change the world,” he said. Faith and Action. Plenary speakers included: Ken Eldred, Following his graduation from Penn, photo credit: Brian Henderson The government panel at the Ivy League Congress on Faith and Action featured (left to right) Fernando Cabrera, a New York City councilman and pastor; Marlise Streitmatter, former Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Transportation; and Scott Turner, a member of the Texas House of Representatives and former NFL player.

think about how they are tempted not to not to take the Lord’s name in vain by each day and throughout the nights. live a distinctly godly lifestyle. He encour- being false image bearers to a watching At the Saturday morning session of aged them to stay rooted in the Word of world. On Sunday morning, Bennett— ILCFA, Lorri Bentch (Princeton ’91), vice God, even after graduation. who founded Christian Union 12 years president of operations at Christian Union, “My prayer is that you not just read it, ago to develop strong Christian leaders that led the students in prayer and acquiescence but apply it. Make it the grid through will engage and transform the world around to the Holy Spirit, encouraging them to r e m m u s which you filter all of life,” Gilmer said. them—encouraged the students to bring let go of burdens and exhorting them to Baroness Caroline Cox spoke of un- glory to God by embracing their call and pray for friends and peers not in the room. : : 4 1 0 2 failing faith through persecution, taking advancing the kingdom of God. “Present the Lord with your greatest desires the students on a virtual journey through “My deep desire this weekend is that for your campuses,” she told them. the jungles and barren places of the world as you go on in your friendships and stud- From beginning to end, the ILCFA was n o i n u n a i t s i r h c where Christians are martyred today. As ies and after college, that you will keep this a monumental gathering that strengthened audience members wiped away tears after hope alive—that Jesus will always strength- the next generation of Christian leaders. seeing the faces of malnourished children en you, so that you can turn and be a “It was extremely powerful,” said Tay- and defiled women, the Baroness chal- blessing to others,” he said. lor Enoch-Stevens, Dartmouth ’15. “To . lenged them to pray for the persecuted Time for prayer and seeking God was see thoughtful people all in the same room, g r o church and to remember the souls who integral to the conference. Each session grappling with the same issues, was very suffer for the sake of Christ. began and ended with powerful worship comforting, very refreshing, very empow- 11 In his lecture Saturday night, Nowalk by Reilly, a Christian band. Additionally, ering.” | cu captivated the audience by telling them a 24-hour prayer room was well attended feature section | faith and work

Social Justice Seminars ‘Defending the Downtrodden’ by luke foster, columbia ’15

s nearly 400 students from across Dr. Carol Swain, in a talk entitled governments. She traced two overriding the Ivy League descended on the “Race, Abortion, and the Law: An Insider themes from her experiences in conflict Omni Hotel in New Haven, Con- Perspective,” addressed a packed audience zones in Armenia, Burma, Sudan, Uganda, necticutA this spring, there was a palpable of about 60 students. She told her life sto- and Nigeria: aid must always be given fol- excitement in the atmosphere. It was a time ry, a narrative of repeated miraculous tri- lowing the wishes of people on the ground, to renew friendships and form new ones umphs. Born into an impoverished not an external agenda; and God’s people and fellowship with students similarly eager African-American family as one of 12 are resilient even amid horror and devas- to see God’s Name honored in their life’s children in rural Virginia, she became a tation. Her packed, spellbound audience work. Inspiring Bible teaching and radi- professor of political science and law at asked her how she could have remained so ant worship sessions energized everyone Vanderbilt University. But she emphasized compassionate and generous amid the in attendance. that her real triumph was not over pover- suffering she had seen, and she left them ty, but over sin. For decades, with the maxim: “I cannot do everything, she bore crippling guilt from but I must not do nothing.” aborting her child when she Finally, Ryan Anderson, co-author of was a young woman. Only What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A De- when she became a Christian fense, articulated “The Meaning of Marriage” and experienced God’s grace to over 100 students. He presented a nat- did she overcome that pain. ural law argument that marriage is funda- From that opening, Dr. mentally an institution designed to ensure Swain emphasized that the that children are raised with a mother and decision to abort a child has father who are committed to one another lifelong emotional conse- for life. Redefining marriage to include quences for mothers. She “same-sex marriage” would be the most challenged her audience to radical change to this institution since the see abortion as a matter of introduction of no-fault divorce and prior- social justice, noting that 56 itize the emotional and romantic desires of Ryan Anderson, Princeton ’04, speaks on “The Meaning of percent of aborted babies in adults over the needs of children. Defending Marriage” at the Ivy League Congress on Faith and Action. America are black and that marriage as the lifelong union of one man Planned Parenthood founder, and one woman is therefore a social justice Margaret Sanger, had a racist priority for Christians in a nation where But at the breakout times on Saturday, and eugenicist agenda. She underlined that fatherlessness is a debilitating source of so-

m a g a z i n e three seminars presented a sobering view Christians must not just oppose abortion cial dysfunction.

about working for social justice in society. in the abstract, but work methodically for In the question and answer session, An- t h e The speakers reminded them that Chris- its legal abolition. derson, Princeton ’04, addressed students’ : : tians are under a clear-cut biblical mandate In the afternoon, Baroness Caroline concerns about the utility of this philosoph- u n i o n

to speak up for the marginalized and op- Cox, Peer of the United Kingdom, shared ical argument for Christians concerned for pressed, highlighting the plight of father- stories from her work with Humanitarian a biblical vision of marriage. Philosophy less children, the unborn, and Christian Aid Relief Trust. Baroness Cox showed and theology are allies, Anderson argued. c h r i s t i a n martyrs. As future leaders in positions of pictures and presented harrowing anecdotes Faith and reason are complementary ap- influence and privilege, Christians who are from decades of speaking up for the human proaches to finding one truth. Christians 12 attending leading universities ought to rights of some of the world’s most op- can and should speak up boldly for the carry that calling into every decision. pressed people, denied a voice by their own voiceless in the public square. | cu Work and Cultural Renewal Serving the Common Good by tim keller

Editor’s note: The following article is reprint- will discern accepted patterns of commu- manner, it will ultimately produce a different ed with permission from The Center for Faith nication that distort reality or which play kind of culture than the one in which we & Work, the cultural renewal arm of to and stir up the worst aspects of the hu- live now. Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York man heart. Christians in business will of- But I like the term “cultural renewal” City (www.faithandwork.com). ten see among their colleagues’ behavior better than “culture shaping” or “culture that which seeks short- changing/transforming.” am often asked: “Should Christians be term financial profit at The most powerful way involved in shaping culture?” My answer the expense of the com- to show people the truth is that we can’t not be involved in shaping pany’s long-term health, of Christianity is to serve Iculture. To illustrate this, I offer a very sad or practices that put fi- the common good. The example. In the years leading up to the Civil nancial profit ahead of monks in the Middle War, many southerners resented the interfer- the good of employees, Ages moved out through ence of the abolitionists, who were calling on customers, or others in pagan Europe, inventing Christians to stamp out the sin of slavery. In the community. Chris- and establishing acade- response, some churches began to assert that tians in the arts live and mies, universities, and it was not the church’s (nor Christians’) job to work in a culture in hospitals. They trans- try to “change culture,” but only to preach the which self-expression is formed local economies Gospel and see souls saved. The tragic irony an end in itself. And in photo credit: Nathan Troester and cared for the weak was that these churches were shaping culture. most vocational fields, believers face work- through these new institutions. They didn’t Their very insistence that Christians should worlds in which ruthless, competitive beset out to “get control” of a pagan culture. not be changing culture meant that those havior is the norm. They let the Gospel change how they churches were supporting the social status There are two opposite mistakes that did their work and that meant they quo. They erew defacto endorsing the cultural Christians can make in addressing the idols worked for others rather than for them- arrangements of the Old South. (For more of their vocational fields. On the one hand selves. Christians today should be aiming on this chapter in American history, see Mark they can seal off their faith from their work, for the same thing. Noll, The Civil War as a Theological Crisis.) laboring according to the same values and As Roman society was collapsing, St. This is an extreme example, but it makes practices that everyone else uses. Or they Augustine wrote The ityC of God to remind the point that when Christians work in may loudly and clumsily declare their believers that in the world there are always r e m m u s the world, they will either assimilate into Christian faith to their co-workers, often two “cities,” two alternate “kingdoms.” One their culture and support the status quo or without showing any grace and wisdom is a human society based on selfishness and : : 4 1 0 2 they will be agents of change. This is in the way they relate to people on the job. gaining power. God’s kingdom is the human especially true in the area of work. Every At Redeemer, especially through the society based on giving up power in order culture works on the basis of a ‘map’ of Center for Faith and Work, we seek to help to serve. Christians live in both kingdoms, n o i n u n a i t s i r h c what is considered most important. If God believers think out the implications of the and although that is the reason for much and His grace are not at the center of a Gospel for art, business, government, media, conflict and tension, it also is our hope and culture, then other things will be substi- entertainment, and scholarship. We teach assurance. The kingdom of God is the tuted as ultimate values. So every voca- that excellence in work is a crucial means to permanent reality, while the kingdom of . tional field is distorted by idolatry. gain credibility for our faith. If our work is this world will eventually fade away. | cu g r o Christian medical professionals will shoddy, our verbal witness only leads soon see that some practices make money listeners to despise our beliefs. If Christians tim keller, a best-selling author and apologist, 13 for them but don’t add value to patients’ live in major cultural centers and simply do is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyteri- lives. Christians in marketing and business their work in an excellent but distinctive an Church in New York City. m a g a z i n e

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Leaders Matter culture will be transformed for god’s glory as the lives university of our future leaders and the educational institutions they attend are christian transformed by God. Specifically, as students who are well-positioned union to ascend to roles of influence learn to seek God, grow in their faith, up d at e s and develop a thoughtful, Christ-centered worldview, they will be page 16 prepared to engage culture effectively. This is at the heart of University Christian Union’s work at Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale, and—starting in the fall—Brown. r e m m u s as these students graduate, christian union’s ministry to city : : 4 1 0 2 its alumni and their peers—City Christian Union—will help them christian take the next step. By developing networks of like-minded believers union n o i n u n a i t s i r h c in key cultural centers, starting in New York City, their impact will be up d at e multiplied. This model was used by the Lord to bring sweeping change page 29 . to England through William Wilberforce and the Clapham Circle in g r o the early 1800s. Pray that God will bring similar change to the U.S. as 15 new networks of leaders emerge and engage today’s culture. university christian union

A Glorious Dedication Ministry Center Named for Yale’s First African-American Student by catherine elvy, staff writer

This spring, Christian Union celebrated Other speakers included Margarita Mooney (Yale the opening of its fourth ministry center, ’95, Princeton Ph.D. ’05), an associate research sci- marking a major milestone in the orga- entist in Yale’s sociology department. Gian-Carlo nization’s efforts to provide impactful resources to Ochua (Yale Ph.D. ’00), founder of Gudpod Corp., believers at top universities. offered a prayer, and Ian Oliver, senior associate More than 60 people attended a ribbon-cutting chaplain for Protestant Life at Yale, delivered the ceremony on April 26 for the commissioning of the commissioning prayer following the ribbon cutting. James W.C. Pennington Center next to Yale Uni- Funding for the ministry center came through versity. In January, Christian Union purchased the private donations. The 5,347-square-foot facility historic building on Whitney Avenue. features office and meeting space for biblical teach- During the ceremony, Christian Union Found- ing, prayer, and other Christian activities. The cen- er and President Matt Bennett, Cornell ’88, MBA ter offers a reference room containing a range of ’89, highlighted Yale’s rich spiritual roots and noted Christian apologetic books, biblical reference works Christian Union passionately desires for the univer- and commentaries, biographies, and other materials, sity to “send men and women out into the world providing the community with scholarly Christian [who want] to see the name of Jesus Christ adored resources for robust intellectual and spiritual devel- and praised.” opment. In addition, plans call for the first floor of the mixed- use building, which is currently being leased, to be renovated into reception space that will be available to other Christian campus organizations. Chris- tian Union also operates ministry centers at Brown, m a g a z i n e

Cornell, and Prince-

t h e ton universities.

: : In New Haven, the Pennington u n i o n Center will “do extraordinary things to help the mission c h r i s t i a n of Christ advance on 16 Christian Union Founder and President Matt Bennett (center), Yale ministry leaders, and guests celebrate the grand this campus,” said opening of the James W.C. Pennington Center. Bennett. As for the building’s namesake, Also during the ceremony, Pennington was a leading aboli- Chris Matthews, Christian Union’s tionist and the first African Amer- ministry director at Yale, expressed ican to attend classes at Yale. gratitude for his organization’s Born in 1807 in Maryland, explosive growth. From its humble Pennington trained as a blacksmith beginnings with eight freshmen in and carpenter, but escaped his 2010, Christian Union at Yale plantation at age 19 and fled north. hosted more than 100 students A Quaker family in Pennsylvania who participated in 13 Bible assisted the fugitive slave, even courses this past academic year. teaching him to read and write, “Every class gets bigger,” said according to historical accounts. Matthews. Later in Brooklyn, Pennington James W.C. Pennington Along those lines, Josh Gins- landed a position as a coachman borg ’16, a leader with Christian to a wealthy lawyer and used some Union at Yale, told the Yale Daily of his earnings to pay tutors. The eager student taught News that the Pennington Center provides much- himself Latin and Greek and later secured a teaching needed space for meetings and events. “It will be a post on Long Island. gathering point where we can come together to study Eventually, Yale accepted Pennington as its first the Bible or hang out at night,” he said. black student, under the conditions that he sit in As for the stately property, it was built in the the back and not ask questions. 1850s on Elm Street before being moved via rails After completing studies at Yale, Pennington in the 1970s to its current location at 31 Whitney became an ordained minister and penned an account Avenue in the heart of New Haven’s downtown of black history. An activist and preacher, Penning- district, according to Yale Daily News. ton also traveled widely in the British Isles and Europe, speaking and fundraising to support abo- After completing studies at Yale, Pennington litionist causes. became an ordained minister and penned As well, in 1849, Pennington documented the story of his escape from slavery in The Fugitive Black- an account of black history. An activist and smith, leading to an honorary doctorate from the preacher, Pennington also traveled widely in University of Heidelberg, according to published materials. the British Isles and Europe, speaking and

In recognition of Pennington’s faith, bold lead- fundraising to support abolitionist causes. r e m m u s ership, and commitment to alleviating injustice,

Christian Union named its newest ministry center For Ginsborg, the facility will help unite believ- : : 4 1 0 2 after the preeminent abolitionist – a move welcomed ers across campus in their quest to serve others, by alumni. enjoy the fruits of spiritual camaraderie, and reflect

“James Pennington understood something was the Gospel. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c broken in the society he lived in,” said Dexter Up- “You cannot do the Christian life without Chris- shaw, a Yale alumnus of 2006 and senior pastor of tian brothers and sisters,” Ginsborg said. “God is the Black Church at Yale. “He challenged the current doing great things here.”

cultural norms.” Bennett echoed those sentiments, adding that . g r o Along those lines, Upshaw noted how Yale students he is excited about the prospect of expanding Chris- are being prepared to challenge culture far beyond tian Union’s service and reach among Bulldogs and the shadows of their Connecticut campus. “One seeing the wider culture blessed as well. 17 cannot deny the legacy of leadership coming out of “We want to increase the number of students Yale University,” Upshaw said. following and loving Jesus Christ,” he said. | cu university christian union

No Place Like Home Student Writes Heartwarming Essay about Christian Union at Cornell by eileen scott, senior writer

Home means different things to different “There was a bit of hesitance in writing about people. For Amy Garza ’17, home is the ministry, not only because I was going against Christian Union’s leadership development writing about a physical aspect of home, but because ministry at Cornell. I was worried if the readers could relate if they were Garza, a native of Laredo, Texas, was given an En- not Christians,” said Garza. “I had a feeling that my glish assignment to write about one place on campus professor would either love this essay, or not be able she affiliates with home. She chose to write an essay to relate to it at all, causing me to get a bad grade.” about her ministry “family,” her faith, and the impor- Garza wrote about how her purpose for studying tance of Christians engaging the culture for Christ. was to glorify God. “While I thought long and hard “It goes against what culture says and I was not sure about what to write about, Christian if non-Christians could even begin to understand that,” Union at Cornell kept coming to she said. mind. There was nothing else at It was a risk she was willing to take as she became Cornell that reminded me so much increasingly aware of the importance of Christian of home,” said Garza. leaders engaging not only the campus, but the cul- In the essay, Garza described the ture that lies beyond. conflicts many Christian students face Quoting Christian Union’s annual report, Gar- when entering a secular university. za wrote about how 50 percent of society’s most “I came into college with the influential people of power are Ivy League alumni. mindset that I would test out what “The significance each student carries is enor- it was like to be a Christian on a tre- mous. We have the ability to transform culture. With mendously secular university, and if that comes great responsibility,” Garza wrote. And it didn’t work, I would simply trade through Christian Union at Cornell, Garza has found in my Bible for the booze,” Garza a community to help take on that responsibility. Amy Garza, Cornell ’17, wrote an confessed in her essay. “Freshman year “Christian Union at Cornell is like no other,” English essay about Christian started, I tested the waters of doing Garza wrote in her essay. “It’s an organization that is Union at Cornell. the college life as I saw it in movies, motivated to change world culture for God’s glory. “ and I drowned. I was sinking…I was One aspect of the ministry that particularly res- drowning… until a huge life raft rescued me and onated with Garza was the Bible course on the book pulled me out of the water. This life raft was Christian of Philippians. Union at Cornell.” “This is where I grew tremendously in faith, m a g a z i n e

With Christian Union, she not only found in- maturity, and friendship.”

t h e tellectual resources, in-depth Bible study, and chal- In the essay, she wrote about how the women in

: : lenging discussions, but also a loving community her Bible course held each other accountable and of peers and mentors. Garza said Jim Thomforde, encouraged her every day. u n i o n Christian Union’s ministry director at Cornell, and Despite Garza’s hesitations about how her essay Asha Garretson, a Christian Union ministry fellow, would be received, she received an A on the paper. were like parents and fellow students were like broth- “Although I don’t know if my professor is a be- c h r i s t i a n ers and sisters. liever or not, I hope it gives her, along with any 18 Garza was the only student in her class to write other readers, insight into the love of Christ that about a ministry or organization as a place she iden- churches, youth groups, or ministries have to offer,” tified as home. she said. | cu In the Power of the Spirit Dartmouth Students Win spokenWord Challenge by catherine elvy, staff writer

A pair of Dartmouth College students of the Bible, including six verses from Ecclesiastes wanted to pay tribute to the power and and seven from First Corinthians. comfort of the Holy Spirit. For Echebiri, the contest provided creative out- Joshua Echebiri ’14 and Luke Naman ’15 craft- lets for his twin passions of writing and acting, as ed a poetic dialogue voicing the internal wrestling well as an opportunity for the biology major to of the wisest, richest, and most powerful man in memorize Scripture with robust determination. Scripture, as well as Spirit-inspired answers to life’s For his part, event partner Naman said he was perennial questions voiced throughout the Old and touched as he probed Solomon’s contemplations of New Testaments. life, money, and meaning in Ecclesiastes and related The duo’s compelling performance of their ma- passages throughout the Old and New Testaments. terial resulted in their first place victory in Christian Naman, a philos- Union’s 2014 Ivy League spokenWord Bible Mem- ophy major and pre- orization Challenge. med student, found “The motif was: the Holy Spirit in you. You are the ancient king’s the chosen of God,” said Echebiri, who also delivered penetrating words a riveting solo dramatization in 2013 to capture first refreshingly honest place. and timely as he also “Students face a lot of fears in college, and the dealt with doubt truth is, we are weak. It is a hard season.” The selection stemming from of verses formed an encouragement: “God is saying, intellectual contem- ‘I am with you.’ I was drawn to that,” said Echebiri, plation of God. Teams from Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Ecclesiastes is “not Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale universities vied just a happy account before an audience of 150-plus on April 12 at the of following God,” Dartmouth students Joshua Echebiri ’14 and Luke Naman Scholastic Auditorium in Manhattan. Dimas Sal- he said. Similarly, ’15 were the first place winners at Christian Union’s 2014 Ivy League spokenWord Bible Memorization Challenge. aberrios, president of Concerts of Prayer Greater “being a Christian is New York, served as emcee. Christian Union timed not always easy and the contest to coincide with Palm Sunday, given the fun. You can face a lot of struggles.”.” r e m m u s heightened interest in spiritual matters. During Dartmouth’s winter term, Naman noted

Students were invited to memorize 25 or more he pondered “fundamental principles of Christianity... : : 4 1 0 2 Bible verses and present them within four minutes. A lot of Christians wrestle with the big questions in The Scriptures could be delivered in context or de- college.” veloped into dramatic renditions or thematic nar- Christian Union hosted spokenWord as a means n o i n u n a i t s i r h c ratives from multiple passages. to encourage students to embrace the value in mem- “The students were creative, inspiring and en- orizing Scripture. couraging,” said Jim Black, Christian Union’s min- In turn, Naman said he is encouraged now to

istry director at Columbia and the event’s organizer. possess powerful verses for quick recall. “It is really . g r o “The depth of materials was moving. They obvious- beneficial to have those verses memorized,” he said. ly put a lot of thought and reflection, theologically, “I can call to mind those verses when I need them.” into what they wanted to communicate.” The contest preparations also marked Naman’s 19 As for the Dartmouth entry, “The Man in the largest accomplishment of memorizing Scriptures. Mirror” reflected 35 verses taken from 13 books “This was a new experience for me,” he said. university christian union

In other results, a freshman from Cornell Uni- in Echebiri and Naman as they poured through versity took second place, and the team from Co- Scriptures to draft “The Man in the Mirror.” lumbia University secured third place. Cornell’s “I am eager to see the level of competition that Nadia May ’17 powerfully combined Scriptures from follows next year,” Albanese said. “It is amazing how Psalms, Isaiah, John, Hebrews, and Romans, while much power can be displayed when coupling Scrip- the team from Columbia offered a compelling bib- ture with well-crafted artistry.” lical portrait of Jesus. Christian Union’s ministry director at Dart- Of her experience, May noted, “there is such a mouth, Kevin Collins, echoed the comments. The difference between just reading the Word and actu- Dartmouth team’s “passion and giftings for sharing ally speaking the Word.” of the Word has encouraged other students to spend Tatianna Kufferath, Columbia ’15, echoed those more time exploring Scripture,” said Collins, Har- comments about her contest preparations. By mem- vard ’89. orizing, “You’re really hiding God’s Word in your As for Echebiri, the Texas native simply wants heart,” she said. collegiate believers to know the Holy Spirit offers This year’s prizes included gift certificates, in- them power as they encounter struggles on campus cluding top ones of $250 per person, to Christian and beyond. Book Distributors. “The Holy Spirit is in you,” he said. | cu At Dartmouth, Christian Union Ministry Fellow View all the spokenWord 2014 videos at http:// Zach Albanese marveled at the spiritual fruit he saw tinyurl.com/kdhzlrm.

...... A Poignant Redress Exhibit Exposes the Pain of the Hookup Culture by eileen scott, senior writer

An art show at Princeton University helped to lift the veil of the hookup culture and expose the inner hurt it renders. On April 25, The Alternative, a student organization supported and resourced by Christian Union, hosted an art exhibit entitled Redress at the Campus Club in Princeton. The exhibit was intended to give a voice to the unspoken emotional and psycholog- m a g a z i n e

ical damage of casual sex and encourage a lifestyle

t h e of sexual integrity. The term redress literally means

: : “to restore, remedy, or relieve from suffering or want.” One of the exhibits at Redress “Through the hookup culture, women and men u n i o n alike are treated as means to pleasure rather than as individuals,” said Mark Linnville (Princeton ’13), a Linnville said. Christian Union ministry intern. Through a variety of mixed media works, includ- c h r i s t i a n This kind of culture leaves young people ques- ing photographs, paintings, and spoken word, Re- 20 tioning their worth and value. dress was a powerful exhibit that put a spotlight on “It is important to expose these harmful reali- the consequences of hooking up. The featured artist ties in order to encourage a [healthier] lifestyle,” was Liza Kuhn ’13, whose photography reflected the inner pain of the commonly accepted culture “This was based upon our ability to give visual of meaningless relationships. confirmations that they are not alone in feeling the “The Redress exhibit is an attempt to visualize harms of the hookup culture,” he said. The Alter- the unseen, the unspoken and the untold realities native is also continuing to work with eating club of our generation’s hook-up culture,” stated Kuhn. presidents and deans of the college to keep moving Monique Claiborne ’17, the vice president of forward with a culture change in this area. The Alternative, admitted that she was initially surprised by the idea of hosting the event. “I do not think of art exhibits when imagining social events for college students,” said Claiborne. “Nonetheless, I did think it was a great idea, especially when I learned that recent Princeton graduates would be the artists, and that current students would participate as well.” Additionally, Claiborne said Redress was an important event because many students do not feel there is a safe space to discuss the dark side of this campus culture. Redress provided that venue and also stirred emotions suppressed by those previously resigned to the prevailing attitude toward hooking up. Redress was hosted by The Alternative, a student organization that seeks One photo series depicted a person peering out to expose the harmful realities of the hookup culture on Princeton’s from behind the iris of an eye. In another, students campus and encourage students to pursue an alternative lifestyle. lying in bed appear alone and unfulfilled, seemingly after a casual encounter. In each of the photos, the art resonated on a deeply emotional level. However, Claiborne notes that the hookup cul- “The photos made me feel trapped,” said Clai- ture seems to exist because of another unspoken borne. “I felt as if each photo evoked a feeling of emotion—the stress of academic life. isolation and loneliness that was heightened because “The hookup culture at Princeton is so prevalent the subject did not feel as if there were any other because students view it as a stress reliever, as a way way to socialize.” She went on to say that the works to escape the pressures of academic success,” she also made her feel “numb” due to the dispassionate said. “Also, many students seek to cover their inse-

expressions of the subjects. “The art made me feel curities by seeking social success, which is unfortu- r e m m u s the emptiness that the students feel from the hook- nately very much defined by sexual promiscuity.”

up culture.” Thus, continuing to lift the veils of insecurity, : : 4 1 0 2 Nearly 500 students, faculty, and administrators shame, and promiscuity—as they relate to the hook- attended the event, which also included spoken word up culture—remains the mission of The Alternative. performances. Coordinators made a conscious effort And the cultural brokenness is what it seeks to re- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c to invite the thought leaders and culture changers dress. on campus, including eating club presidents, and “We believe that the hookup culture is one of university administrators and college deans. Eating the root causes of the high growth of sexual assaults

clubs, where a majority of Princeton upperclassmen and that exposing the hookup culture will really give . g r o dine, are private, social organizations in close prox- an opportunity to radically improve the health of imity to campus. all students on this campus,” said Linnville. “If we According to Linnville, The Alternative has re- can see the culture change here at Princeton, it can 21 ceived an overwhelming amount of thanks for host- give us an opportunity to change the nation’s culture ing the event. as a whole.” | cu university christian union

Learning to Lead Students with Christian Union Step Up at Penn by eileen scott, senior writer

Christian Union at Penn had a successful the spring, some students were selected to take on first year on campus and the future looks leadership roles within the ministry for the next promising as emerging student leaders academic year. With mentoring from Mills and are putting their faith into action and helping to Cunningham, these students will take on responsi- steer the ministry toward future growth. bilities that will help them grow not only as believ- The new ministry closed out its first year with ers, but also as more highly skilled organizers, communicators, and influencers. Student leaders will be ramping up efforts to increase outreach when Bible course enrollment opens in the fall. Rosalie Doerksen ’17 is the new treasurer for Christian Union at Penn. “I am excited to watch students at Penn grow in their love for God and for each other,” said Doerk- sen. “I am also excited by the many ways in which this ministry will be able to reach out to Penn’s campus and draw more people to Christ.” In addition to hosting Bible courses and corporate prayer times, Christian Union at Penn will engage the campus this year through a weekly leadership lecture series, outreach events, and expressions of kindness to peers. According to its mission statement, Christian Rosalie Doerksen ’17 is the new treasurer with Christian Union’s leadership Union at Penn “exists to be a growing community development ministry at Penn. of Christian leaders who transform campus through the love of Jesus Christ.” 30 students involved in Christian Union Bible Cours- Tucker Hutchinson ’17, the director of operations es and many spending extended time praying and with Christian Union at Penn, is looking forward fasting on a regular basis. The Bible courses were to the upcoming year and reaching Christian students led by Justin Mills (Penn ’05), Christian Union’s and those who do not know the Lord. ministry director at Penn, and John Cunningham, “I hope that the Penn community will see us as a Christian Union ministry fellow, and focused on a ministry that truly cares about the campus,” he m a g a z i n e

Philippians, Seeking God, and Sex and Spirituality. said.

t h e Dynamic conferences in the fall and winter also Hutchinson and Doerksen also noted that Chris-

: : helped students go deeper in the Word, in worship, tian Union’s emphasis on the spiritual and practical and in prayer. elements of Christian leadership development has u n i o n According to Mills, the emphasis on prayer was been pivotal. new to many students. However, “they responded “Christian Union ministry fellows have taught well to the prospect of rigorous, in-depth study of me how to combine leadership ability with a Chris- c h r i s t i a n Scriptures and a focus on seeking God wholeheart- tian outlook, two ideas which are often considered 22 edly,” he said. separate entities,” said Hutchinson. In December, Christian Union at Penn was Despite their energy and desire to serve Christ awarded recognition as a campus organization. In at Penn, Doerksen and Hutchinson know it’s going Learning to Lead

to take a lot of prayer and trust in the grace and ly and look to be servant leaders. power of God to transform the ethos of the campus. “As a leader, my actions are being held to a high- “Penn has an extremely secular campus. Not er standard,” said Doerksen. “I am helping to shape only that, but I feel that for the most part, the at- the path of Christian Union at Penn. Ultimately, mosphere is adamantly resistant to Christianity,” my decisions and the decisions of the rest of the said Doerksen. executive team will impact how we cultivate a gen- Therefore, they take their responsibility serious- eration of Christian leaders at Penn.” | cu

...... Team Sober Students Launch Chapter at Columbia by eileen scott, senior writer

Weekend blackouts, tussles with the law, the organization means students commit to abstain- and trips to the emergency room. For ing from alcohol until age 21 and drinking only in some young people who drink heavily, moderation after reaching the legal age. The orga- this is what it means to be a college student at Co- nization also offers social opportunities for students. lumbia. Citing the stresses of college life, many turn “What we want to do is create a unified, fun, to binge drinking as a means of coping and as the social atmosphere for students who want to refrain backdrop for their socializing. from excessive drinking, so they can feel comfortable According to Columbia juniors Jane Manley and and not feel like they’re missing out on a ‘college Fletcher Sims, there are two groups of students— experience’ just because they aren’t binge drinking,” those who stay in their rooms and study on weekends said Manley. and those who go out and drink excessively. The Both Manley and Sims are active in Christian pair want to create a third group: students who are Union at Columbia and in the Columbia commu- engaged socially, but don’t drink. nity. Manley is a varsity swimmer and member

of the water polo team; r e m m u s Team Sober is an organization that was founded Sims, a former member of the

lightweight crew team, is : : 4 1 0 2 by students involved with Christian Union’s on the rugby club team and leadership development ministry at Yale. is a member of the Army

ROTC program at Fordham n o i n u n a i t s i r h c The concept is now being introduced to the University. community at Columbia... As leaders who are in positions of influence, they are

seeking to set examples. The . g r o Team Sober is an organization that was founded juniors were inspired to rethink their social behav- by students involved with Christian Union’s lead- ior after attending the Ivy League Congress on Faith ership development ministry at Yale. The concept and Action (ILCFA) in April, and hearing Christian 23 is now being introduced to the community at Co- Union Teaching Fellow Nick Nowalk speak about lumbia through Sims and Manley. Participation in being God’s image bearers during a plenary session. university christian union

“It’s hard to imagine any situation where the ner up with others who are trying to do this, too.” consumption of alcohol, especially in excess, brings Through the establishment of Team Sober at glory to God,” said Sims. Columbia, students no longer need to feel alone in Manley learned about Team Sober while partic- wanting to socialize without drinking. ipating in a prayer- The pre-existence a-thon during the of Team Sober at ILCFA that was Yale also lends a hosted by members sense of community of Christian Union and support to the at Yale. Subsequent- organization’s found- ly, she signed a ers at Columbia. pledge that said, “I Manley visited Yale will not drink until and spoke with my 21st birthday.” members of Team Sims signed a simi- Sober about what lar pledge once he the organization returned to campus. could look like at Both students Columbia. said they were tired “Just having of the lifestyles they brothers and sisters sporadically lived in Christ with the until that point. same ideals and They wanted to par- moral standards as ticipate in the party us has served to be scene on campus, a great support sys- but without the al- tem. We have seen cohol. They also their success at Yale realized this was a and it gives us some- way to impact the Jane Manley ’15 and Fletcher Sims ’15 are the co-founders of thing to aspire to,” campus culture on Team Sober at Columbia. said Sims. Christ’s behalf. Manley admits “We recognized that students in the party scene that some students are shocked by the idea of Team were hurting and in need of Jesus,” said Sims. “But Sober. However, she remains undaunted in her efforts if the people who represent Jesus are not present in and sees how the organization can help students that scene, how are they going to come to know flourish at Columbia.. Him?” “My response is to show them through my own m a g a z i n e The pair concluded that attending parties—while actions that living a sober college experience is not

t h e consistently turning down drinks and still having a inhibiting or limiting at all,” she said.

: : good time—had the potential to make an impression. By remaining active in the social scene and still Manley admits that committing to Team Sober going out and having fun, Manley and Team Sober u n i o n is not an easy decision to make. However, she and are modeling healthy lifestyles and, hopefully, em- Sims have found that making the pledge in com- powering others on campus to do the same. | cu munity made it easier. c h r i s t i a n “If we allow others to view these decisions, we 24 can end up having a positive impact on others around us, too,” said Manley. “By striving and struggling to lead lives that glorify God, hopefully we can part- A Change of Heart Strong Mentorship Helps Harvard Student Believe Again by eileen scott, senior writer For David Fulton ’16, being around com- from Nick Nowalk, a Christian Union teaching mitted Christians felt like “being dipped fellow at Harvard, and Don Weiss, Christian Union’s in acid.” It hurt. Not because he was an ministry director at Harvard. atheist, but because he was struggling to remain a “I still remember Nick Nowalk saying that the believer himself at Harvard. thing that he struggles with most is doubting God’s The social studies major originally planned to existence. I almost hugged him right then and there,” attend a Christian college, but decided to test his said Fulton. beliefs at a secular university. Perhaps not surpris- Nowalk walked alongside Fulton with authentic ingly, this challenge led to a crisis of faith early in compassion that helped penetrate his snide demean- Fulton’s freshman year. However, the love and wit- or. In fact, he says, much of the credit for his return ness of his Christian peers and mentors within to faith goes to people like Nowalk who kept him Christian Union’s ministry at Harvard helped this in community. prodigal come home. “Christians are given a pretty heavy job, to be Soon after arriving at Harvard, Fulton was con- the images of God on earth…The Christians who fronted with worldviews and philosophies that were surrounded me more than lived up to that challenge,” opposed to the truth of the Gospel and caused him said Fulton. to question his own concept of reason. “Christianity didn’t seem all that logically com- Fulton also received transformative mentoring pelling, although neither did anything else. I didn’t even know what logic meant anymore,” Fulton said. from Nick Nowalk, a Christian Union teaching As a result, Fulton’s faith was replaced with bit- fellow at Harvard, and Don Weiss, Christian terness. “I remember having really intense feelings of Union’s ministry director at Harvard. hatred and scorn and jealousy watching people worship a God whose existence was not provable,” said The rising junior also credits intellectually rich, Fulton. “When I saw someone with tremendous Spirit-focused Christian Union Bible courses with and unquestioning faith and joy, I mostly wanted turning his life around.

to crush it.” Today, Fulton says, life on the other side of doubt r e m m u s In particular, Fulton recalled a Christian is like “waking up from a bad dream.” He now has

Union-sponsored conference he attended at Lake a sense of purpose—somewhere in the course of : : 4 1 0 2 George. He called it the low point of his doubt. studying the Bible, the coherence of Scripture came “I don’t think there was a single person there I together.

hadn’t ticked off by the end of the ten days,” admits Fulton serves as an assistant Bible course leader n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Fulton. Yet, while the retreat was Fulton’s spiritual with Christian Union and continues to learn about low point, he also describes it as his friends’ finest servant leadership, love, and wisdom. hours. They didn’t take the bait of antagonism he “We have incredible prayer warriors and we have cast their way. leaders who are amazing at sitting down and think- . “I look back at that time as my glowing example ing about the best and most effective way of doing g r o of what Christian community should be, of what I things,” said Fulton. need to help build for the sake of future skeptics,” He’s also learned the sacrificial side of leadership, 25 he said. no longer seeking to “waste time” on social media Fulton also received transformative mentoring or other distractions. He knows one day he will be university christian union

accountable to God for how he used his time. biblical Hebrew, Jewish history, and culture, and “If I can’t grab a meal with one of my Bible then going to Shanghai to teach the Bible as litera- course guys or can’t be with my roommates after ture for a secular program for gifted Chinese students. they had a tough day because I surfed the web instead Looking ahead, Fulton anticipates using his of doing homework last night, I have failed my Fa- Christian leadership for ministry of some sort, where ther in some way,” he said. he also hopes to pass along the lessons he learned Fulton’s time seems pretty well spent. He serves about doubt, faith, and love. as an intern at a local church and is the editor of “If I once found it disgusting to watch people The Harvard Ichthus, a journal of Christian thought. gather to worship God and be Christ-like,” said Additionally, he is a member of the Dorm Crew, Fulton, “I now think it might be the most beautiful which cleans bathrooms during the school year. This thing in the world. I want to make more of that summer, Fulton is traveling to Jerusalem to learn happen.” | cu

...... A Biblical Perspective of Law Students, Christian Union Ministry Director

Join Legal Fellows Program by catherine elvy, staff writer With the goal of expanding their legal said fellowship participants are learning how faith training to incorporate a Christian world- can interface with a professional calling in the legal view, three students with Christian Union field. As well, the program is “helping them to get at Harvard Law School and the ministry’s director the bigger perspective on the underlying principles are participating in Blackstone Legal Fellowship’s that have helped shape Western law,” Garretson said. leadership development program over the summer. In June, Blackstone fellows spent two weeks at- During the nine- tending lectures, semi- week program, Black- nars, and discussions stone offers intense legal designed to explore the and philosophical educa- fundamentals of legal ed- tion to Christian law ucation from a biblical students from top-tier viewpoint before transi- universities across the tioning to six-week world. The Arizo- internships. Many of the na-based division of opportunities include m a g a z i n e

Alliance Defending Free- public-interest law firms,

t h e dom aims to equip fu- think tanks, and pub-

: : ture lawyers to preserve lic-policy organizations religious liberties, and working on behalf of re- u n i o n addresses trends in cul- ligious liberties and pro- tural and legal issues life and traditional family confronting Christian causes. c h r i s t i a n Jim Garretson, Christian Union’s ministry director at attorneys. Harvard Law School, is a participant in the Blackstone In August, the stu- 26 Jim Garretson, Chris- Legal Fellowship’s leadership development program dents return to Black- tian Union’s ministry this summer. stone’s headquarters in director at Harvard Law, Arizona for a week of debriefing and career guidance. and learn reasoned defenses of Christian liberties With the commencement of the 2013-14 aca- and traditional family issues. demic year, Christian Union launched a leadership The curriculum also incorporates daily worship, development ministry for students at Harvard’s law prayer, and devotions addressing challenges for be- center, one of the world’s foremost legal schools. lievers in the legal profession. Ministry fellows hold weekly Bible courses, provide mentoring sessions, and occasionally host dinners for students for networking, encouragement, and With the commencement of the 2013–14 thoughtful discussions. academic year, Christian Union launched Just as Christian Union focuses on high-caliber, a leadership development ministry for Christian leadership development, Blackstone strategically supports and educates prospective lawyers students at Harvard’s law center, one who will assume positions of influence as legal schol- of the world’s foremost legal schools. ars, litigators, policymakers, and judges. A Blackstone official described collaboration Ministry fellows hold weekly Bible between the organizations as a natural fit. This sum- courses, provide mentoring sessions, and mer, Blackstone took the unprecedented step of sponsoring Garretson’s participation in its annual occasionally host dinners for students training program, a generous gesture of support for for networking, encouragement, and Christian Union’s targeted ministry. thoughtful discussions. “That was our big draw to Christian Union – it’s an effective ministry that is doing a great job,” said Tim Chandler, vice president of staff operations for Among this year’s interns from Christian Union, Blackstone Legal Fellowship and Collegiate Acade- Jung Hoon (Princeton ’10, Harvard Law ’16), said my. “Hopefully, Blackstone is offering something the Blackstone internship is providing a “framework to their students that also will help them to be more for starting to think about the intersection of Chris- effective.” tianity and the law.” One of the key amenities of Blackstone’s program “It’s important for me to understand the ideas is the opportunity to be “surrounded by exception- that shape culture because culture ends up influenc- al students and faculty who are both professionally ing the law. However, law can also influence culture successful and deeply committed to their faith,” said and, in that regard, Christian representation in the Chandler, also senior legal counsel with Alliance law is necessary.”

Defending Freedom. Ultimately, “I hope to be a faithful Christian r e m m u s As a campus minister to law students, Garretson witness in the legal profession, uncompromising,

said the training he is receiving from Blackstone is yet gentle and respectful.” | cu : : 4 1 0 2 better preparing him to “interact with the legal and ethical issues of our time from a distinctively Chris- ...... tian perspective.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Since 2000, the Blackstone Fellowship has in- Christian Union’s structed more than 1,500 students from about 150 Social Media Links: law schools. Founded in 1994, Alliance Defending

Freedom advocates for religious freedoms and caus- . g r o es via legal strategies, training opportunities, and Twitter.com/ChristianUnion litigation. Fellowship coursework covers principles of nat- 27 ural law, constitutional history, jurisprudence, and other topics. As well, students receive career advice Facebook.com/Christian.Union university christian union

Building a Foundation at Brown Christian Union Commissions Leadership Team by tom campisi, managing editor

Early this summer, Christian Union intro- University of Ohio, he served as the Experience duced the faculty for its new leadership Team Director at New Life Community Church in development ministry at Brown University. Chicago and worked as a therapeutic mentor with Christian Union’s strategic focus on high-achieving at-risk youth. students at universities like Brown requires a curricu- “Maybe the best thing about working with lum and faculty suitable for men and women of ex- Christian Union is the pleasure of working with ceptional intellectual caliber. And Matt Woodard and our amazing faculty. Our new team at Brown is a Justin Doyle—with seminary degrees and real-world great example of this,” said Tim Henderson, vice work experience—exemplify this high standard for president of University Christian Union. “Matt ministry faculty. Woodard is a wonderful, humble, godly man whose With the addition of Brown, Christian Union degrees from UNC, Yale, and Princeton give him now ministers at all eight Ivy League schools, includ- terrific insight into the ministry. Our new ministry ing Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, fellow, Justin Doyle, is likewise a treasure and we University of Pennsylva- are blessed to have him. We are so happy that the nia, Princeton, and Yale. students at Brown will receive his instruction and Christian Union also mentorship.” has a ministry director Woodard, a native a native of North Carolina, and ministry fellow at is eager to disciple and mentor students on one of Harvard Law School, the nation’s most influential, but overwhelmingly where future attorneys secular, universities. At the start of the fall semester, and legislators are at- the Christian Union faculty directs a freshman out- tending Bible courses reach campaign with various events and offers stu- and receiving one-on- dents the opportunity to sign up for weekly Bible one mentoring. courses on the Book of Hebrews. Woodard, Christian “What drew me to Christian Union is the min- Union’s ministry direc- istry’s emphasis on engaging the hearts and minds Matt Woodard, Christian Union’s ministry tor at Brown, earned a of students through Bible courses and mentoring,” director at Brown Master of Divinity de- said Woodard. “I am very passionate about that gree from Princeton level of discipleship.” Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Reli- “Having spent time on an Ivy League campus, gion from Yale Divinity School. Previously, he at- I was able to see firsthand the unique challenges m a g a z i n e

tended the University of North Carolina, where he these curious and very gifted students face on a dai-

t h e received his undergraduate degree in Exercise and ly basis. We know there are lost students at Brown,

: : Sports Science. Woodard has held positions both in students desperate and hungry for the hope of Christ. ministry and in athletics, most recently as the Col- Our goal is to foster a group of disciples who are u n i o n lege and Young Adults Leader at First Baptist Church equipped to use their intellectual and creative gifts in Temple, Texas, and formerly as an Athletic Per- to engage the campus around them.” formance Specialist for collegiate athletes. Doyle, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is equally ex- c h r i s t i a n Doyle, a Christian Union ministry fellow, recited to make an impact on campus. 28 cently graduated with a Master of Divinity degree “What a great honor and privilege it is to join from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. After Christ in bringing sweeping Gospel transformation earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Miami on the campus of Brown,” he said. | cu city christian union

New York City Christian Union Forum Exhorts Professionals to Work, Serve with Excellence by catherine elvy, staff writer

elievers should view work assignments not just to know junior employees over lunches outside the Bas jobs to get done, but as a calling to serve office, as well as stopping by cubicles to ask about the Lord. family concerns. That was one of the themes from Develop a reputation for “how Curtis McWilliams, Princeton ’77, much you care versus how much you when the longtime commercial real know,” said McWilliams, whose ex- estate executive served as the featured tensive credentials include top-tier speaker during a spring forum of the experience in the real estate invest- New York City Christian Union. ment trust and investment banking Christian Union forums are quarter- sectors. ly events designed to connect NYC As well, believers should assess how leaders with believers who have suc- much they are able to labor for God cessfully integrated their faith with in their present enterprises and strive their callings and careers. Curtis McWilliams, to be “servant leaders” to the custom- On April 30, McWilliams, the re- Princeton ’77, was the ers, employees, and investors they tired president and chief executive featured speaker at New encounter. They should ask, “How officer of CNL Real Estate Advisors, York City Christian Union’s am I impacting the Kingdom?” delivered a talk entitled “In the Hand spring forum. McWilliams said. of God: Seeking to Serve the Lord with Along related lines, the tireless Excellence” before a gathering of executive also described how he made emerging and established professionals several career shifts to enable him to in Lower Manhattan. Career transitions spend more time with his three children can bring seasons of both tremendous ela- and to participate in their school activities. tion and significant challenges, he said. Still, Before that, “I was missing their whole the Lord calls His followers to serve Him lives,” he said. fully in all circumstances. Though semi-retired, McWilliams, a “Sometimes, we don’t understand why we are member of Christian Union’s Princeton President’s

put in difficult situations,” said McWilliams, also a Council, serves on the leadership boards for Advan- r e m m u s marathon runner. tor Systems Corp and Ashford Hospitality Prime.

For that reason, believers, especially young adults, In addition, he serves on the board for Young Life, : : 4 1 0 2 should pause to ask God for specific direction and a worldwide organization for middle school, high guidance on career endeavors and help in identify- school, and college students.

ing their strengths and abilities. Not surprisingly, reaching students and emerging n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Then, “as we seek His will for our lives, we must adults is a top priority for McWilliams, who became be willing to step out in faith,” said McWilliams. a Christian during his junior year at Princeton. Once established in a new role, “pursue where God In response to McWilliams’ appearance, the has you,” he said. ministry director for New York City Christian . g r o In addition, the Florida businessman encouraged Union said forum participants appreciated the forum participants to embrace the importance of input on how to reflect faith in the workplace. “It connection in the workplace. That is, they should resonated,” said Scott Crosby. “Christians in the 29 visibly demonstrate care for individual co-workers. marketplace are always struggling with how to do At a practical level, that can translate into getting this well.” | cu donor spotlight

Putting Their Hands to the Plow Cornell Alumni Are Passionate Supporters of Christian Union

or Cornellians Erik and Trasey Codrington, ex- by the sharp contrast Erik made to other guys she Ftending the love of Jesus Christ to students in the knew at Cornell. “I didn’t know anyone who defined Ivy League reflects the grace they have received from themselves as a Christian, and reflected that faith God themselves. Erik and Trasey met as undergrad- the way he did,” she said. The difference appealed uates at Cornell in the 1980s, when the university to her. “I wasn’t exactly walking a straight line with was what they would describe as a “spiritual desert.” Jesus at the time, but I’m thankful I shared my faith “I was a Christian when I went off to college, with Trasey, because it has led to a wonderful life but I didn’t have a strong foundation,” Erik ’86 together,” recalls Erik. Today Erik, an executive of an international bank based in New York City, serves on Chris- tian Union’s board of trustees. He and Trasey make periodic, informal visits to the schools where Christian Union serves, but play down their involvement. They like it that way – students are relaxed and seem to share on a more intimate level. “We love to worship with students and encourage them,” Trasey says. “Now I can picture their faces and personalities, and it shapes my prayers for them.” The path to their highly engaged relationship with the ministry wends its way through God’s work in Erik and Trasey’s “Students at Ivy League schools are an unreached people group,” said Eric and Trasey lives, an intense journey the Codrington, longtime supporters of Christian Union. young couple little expected when they wed. After Erik’s m a g a z i n e stint in the U.S. Navy, they

t h e explains. “What little I had was being eroded by the supported one another through grad school; he

: : academic and social environment around me.” Nei- earned his MBA from Duke and began a career in ther one connected with a campus ministry, but finance, while Trasey earned her MBA from William u n i o n both were welcomed into the Greek system. and Mary and embarked on a career in telecom. But Against this backdrop, Trasey arrived at a frater- when Trasey became pregnant, life took a sharp turn. nity “Christmas Tea” formal on the arm of her date; They discovered Trasey had a rare condition c h r i s t i a n Erik arrived separately with his. When they were threatening her life and that of her unborn daugh- 30 introduced, sparks flew. Trasey ’85 shares, “He was ter. Mercifully, their precious daughter, Victoria, the smartest, funniest guy I’d ever met.” For Erik, came into the world alive and healthy. Trasey, how- it was simple: “I was smitten.” Trasey was intrigued ever, sustained physical damage and faced a tough road to recovery. To face the grueling therapy that New Jersey, and Houston, Texas, while their daugh- would ultimately allow her to walk again, Trasey ter completes her studies at Texas A&M. They con- motivated herself with dark humor: “I imagined I tinue to pay visits to the Christian Union ministries. was training for the Olympics.” Through this diffi- “I wish everyone knew what a joy it is to get in- cult, uncertain, and humbling time they found God volved,” Erik comments. developing in them profound empathy and a deep- “People have more capacity to serve than they er capacity to serve those hard hit by physical and think. Just look at us: I have a demanding job, long spiritual suffering. daily commute, frequent business travel, and other Wanting to be used more by God in service, the board-level commitments, yet the Lord has opened Codringtons connected with Christian Union. De- the door for us to contribute to Christian Union in veloping Christian leaders in the Ivy League struck a variety of ways.” a chord. Erik and Trasey were troubled by the lack of resources available to campus ministries. “With- “I want the generations that follow to have better out something like Christian Union to give me good options and grow in their faith through these Bible teaching, and the reinforcement of Christian friends, I was treading water at Cornell, from a spir- crucial years.” —Erik Codrington, Cornell ’86 itual perspective. I want the generations that follow to have better options and grow in their faith through Erik and Trasey are heartened to see their ener- these crucial years,” Erik shares. getic support and fervent prayers, combined with The couple also shares Christian Union’s broad- those of many others, bearing fruit. “Christian er mission. “Students at Ivy League schools are an Union’s approach to the Ivy League is working!” unreached people group,” they said. “The universi- Erik affirms, “The Lord is pouring out blessing and ties are, for the most part, working to convert them grace.” | cu to an anti-Christian or post-Christian world Join with the Codringtons in providing students view.” Future leaders who would exert influence with the Christian mentorship they need to grow as over society need to learn, “to live and work in ac- godly leaders. You can donate at www.ChristianUnion. cordance with God’s unchanging Word.” Otherwise, org/give or call 1-609-688-1700, extension 915. Erik notes, “we’ll have more of the spiritually ‘blind leading the blind.’” r e m m u s Through Christian Union, the couple channels their concern in many ways, from Erik’s service on : : 4 1 0 2 the board of trustees, to Trasey mentoring students at Princeton, and together visiting with ministry fellows to encourage them. Erik remarks, “Our per- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c sonal and financial involvement has expanded as we’ve been encouraged by the evidences of Christian Union’s success, for instance, having almost 10 per-

cent of Princeton undergraduates involved in Bible . g r o courses.” The couple is pleased that Christian Union has been able to expand to all eight of the Ivy League 31 universities, including Cornell in 2012-13. Today, the Codringtons divide their time between Chatham, university christian union

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Prayer and Fasting Initiative Christian Union and believers across the nation will pray and fast for 40 days. See www.ChristianUnion.org/40Days august11 to learn more.

Brown University Ministry Launch Christian Union will sponsor and support an undergraduate leadership development ministry at september2 Brown at the start of the academic year.

New York City Christian Union Forum New York City Christian Union will host a quarterly forum with Ken Fish, Princeton ’82, of Kingdom Fire september23 Ministries.

Dallas Benefit Event An evening of celebration in Dallas, Texas to support the ministry of Christian Union in developing Christian october28 leaders to transform culture.

Prayer and Fasting Initiative m a g a z i n e Christian Union and believers across the nation will pray t h e and fast for 40 days. See www.ChristianUnion.org/40Days : : january12 to learn more. u n i o n

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Where there’s disagreement there’s reason for prayer. Because in the humble search for God’s answers we find . understanding. So before you take a stand for what you g r o believe, spend some time on your knees. 33 ®

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The New Intolerance : : 4 1 0 2 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS LAMENT THE OPPRESSION OF IDEAS

By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer n o i n u n a i t s i r h c

his spring, former New York City and freedom of speech is revered. Harvard graduates. “And that is prob- TMayor Michael Bloomberg, “In the 1950s, the right wing was ably nowhere more true than it is here Harvard ’66, and other commence- attempting to repress left-wing ideas. in the Ivy League.” .

ment speakers criticized the Ivy Today, on many campuses, it is lib- Likening the academy’s liberalism g r o League and higher education, in gen- erals trying to repress conservative to McCarthyism, Bloomberg referred eral, for increasing intolerance of al- ideas, even as conservative faculty to the silencing of New York City ternative viewpoints, despite being members are at risk of becoming an Police Commissioner Raymond Kel- 35 places where diversity is trumpeted endangered species,” Bloomberg told ly during a lecture he was to give at the spiritual climate in the ivy league

Brown University in fall 2013. Kelly appearances amid student protests. out quite publicly about the adverse was scheduled to speak about “Pro- This spring at Rutgers University, consequences of political correctness. active Policing in America’s Biggest scheduled commencement speaker In 2013, Carson stepped down from City,” but as he started, he was shout- Condoleezza Rice was forced to step a speaking engagement at Johns Hop- ed down by 100 students protesting down when professors and students kins University because of the uproar the New York Police Department’s criticized the former Secretary of State from certain groups within the uni- treatment of African Americans and and the (George W.) Bush Adminis- versity about Carson’s previous re- Muslims. tration’s role in the Iraq War. marks on same-sex “marriage.” “Isn’t the purpose of a university At Seton Hall, a Catholic univer- The retired neurosurgeon also to stir discussion, not silence it?” sity, author and research fellow Mary garnered significant attention for his Bloomberg asked the new graduates. Eberstadt, Cornell ‘83, was nearly rapier speech at the 2013 National “What were the students afraid of silenced as a graduation speaker after Prayer Breakfast where he spoke for hearing? Why did administrators not some found her pro-family and social justice and fiscal responsibility step in to prevent the mob from si- pro-children views to be offensive. But without regard for the political envi- lencing speech?” Eberstadt seized the podium, and ronment. Whether specifically conservative, subtly, but smartly, called out those “[Political Correctness] is in place or merely orthodox in their Christian who would attempt to silence her to ensure conformity to the prescribed beliefs, those who sit at the table of voice. expressions and lifestyles dictated by the elites,” wrote Carson in a column for townhall.com entitled “The “Isn’t the purpose of a university to stir discussion, Insidious Effects of Political Correct- not silence it?” ness.” – Michael Bloomberg, Harvard ’66 The irony of the shunning of people with a Christian or values-based public discourse are finding them- “An insidious new intolerance now view is that it stands as an affront to selves elbowed out as their worldviews snakes its way into classrooms, board- the university’s own posture of inclu- are often not tolerated and even la- rooms, newsrooms, and other places sion. beled as “bigoted.” vital to the exercise of free speech,” “There are rewards of acceptance In May, the former president of Eberstadt told graduates. “This new and praise for members of the ‘in Princeton University criticized stu- intolerance says we must have diver- crowd’ as they attempt to silence or dents at Haverford College for being sity in all things — except arguments destroy any who dare think for them- “immature” and “arrogant” in pro- and ideas. It says we must all march selves or express opposing views,” testing their institution’s previously in ideological lockstep — or feel the wrote Carson. selected commencement speaker. snakebite, and be taken by ambulance But, as evidenced by the senti- William Bowen, Princeton Ph.D. from the public square.” ments of Bloomberg and Eberstadt ’58, used his commencement address Eberstadt also challenged gradu- there is hope that as hypocrisy is ex- at Haverford to condemn the students ates to live according to their faith. posed, the University will once again m a g a z i n e who campaigned against Robert Bir- “The new intolerance insinuates encourage and incubate the free ex-

t h e geneau, the former chancellor of the that people who put their faith in a change of ideas and viewpoints. : : University of California at Berkeley. Deity are on the wrong side of histo- As Carson stated, “Political cor- Haverford students objected to ry,” she said. “It’s up to you, every rectness is impotent if we the people u n i o n

Birgeneau’s handling of a 2011 inci- one of you, to bear witness to this are fearless.” | cu dent at Berkeley involving police force contrary principle: there is no wrong

c h r i s t i a n during the Occupy movement. Bir- side of history. There is only the wrong geneau, Yale Ph.D. ’66, is among side of truth.” 36 several commencement speakers Renowned physician and author across the nation who canceled their Dr. Ben Carson, Yale ’73, has spoken the spiritual climate in the ivy league

BRO owN | On Campus In the Beginning RELIGIOUS HERITAGE PART OF UNIVERSITY’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

n March, Brown University kicked James Manning to Rhode Island, the ing Brown’s forerunner, including Ioff a 15-month celebration of its cradle of American Baptists, to found Manning. 250th anniversary with a dazzling a college. In addition to being one of • In 1764, Rhode Island’s legislature fireworks display and 600-pound the few colonies without a college, established its first institution of birthday cake replicating its iconic Rhode Island sheltered more than higher education, at the time the University Hall. 22,000 Baptists, about 80 percent of third college in New England and Brown is staging exhibits, speech- New England’s total, according to only the seventh in the future Unit- es, performances, and a series of events Brown. ed States. In the colony’s noted through commencement 2015 to pay Hence, on March 3, 1764, a roy- spirit of religious freedom, the col- tribute to the university’s founding al charter reflecting the work of Man- lege’s founding document stated, in 1764 in the colonial outpost of ning and other patriarchs birthed “the “That into this liberal and catholic Rhode Island. College or University in the English institution shall never be admitted “We want to use this opportunity Colony of Rhode Island and Provi- to reflect on our history, to think dence Plantations in New England about Brown today and in the future,” in America.” Manning, a 1762 alum- said President Christina Paxson, Co- nus of Princeton’s predecessor, served lumbia Ph.D. ’87 and a former Princ- as the inaugural president. eton University administrator. “It was where you became a gen- As part of the commemorative tleman,” Wood told Rhode Island efforts, Brown is showcasing an in- Public Radio. The professor emeritus teractive timeline that includes a look also noted early graduates went on to back at the university’s religious roots, become physicians, ministers, and which were intertwined with the birth politicians. Brown University kicked off a 15-month celebration of its 250th of a new nation. Among other highlights from the anniversary with a series of events. In the early 1760s, the Baptists university’s commemorative materials: represented one of the fastest growing any religious tests; but, on the con- denominations in British North • In 1638, Rev. Chad Brown, patri- trary, all the members hereof shall r e m m u s America, but the faithful lacked a arch of the region’s Brown family, forever enjoy full, free, absolute, and college, according to Brown historian migrated to Massachusetts Colony uninterrupted liberty of con- : : 4 1 0 2 Gordon Wood, Harvard Ph.D. ’64. from England. After arriving in science.” In contrast, the Puritans oversaw Providence, he took leadership of • Manning was the college’s first and the establishment of the predecessors the First Baptist Church in Amer- initially sole professor. He oversaw n o i n u n a i t s i r h c to Harvard and Yale universities, while ica and operated farmland that the first commencement and the Anglicans were instrumental in became the site of Brown Univer- moved the College of Rhode Island the founding of the College of Wil- sity. from the town of Warren to its liam and Mary and the forerunners • In 1756, early Baptists established permanent home in Providence. . to Columbia and Penn. Likewise, the the Hopewell Baptist Academy in • The college’s first student was its g r o Presbyterians were behind the prede- New Jersey to prepare youths for only student. During its initial year, cessor to Princeton University. ministerial service. The secondary 14-year-old William Rogers studied 37 In 1763, the Philadelphia Associ- school instructed some of the men along with Manning in the parson- ation of Baptist Churches sent Rev. who were instrumental in found- age of the Baptist church in Warren. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

After graduating in 1769, Rogers with the College of Rhode Island construction began on the first served as a chaplain in the Conti- from its inception. The merchant building for the new campus. Lat- nental Army and later labored as brothers, Nicholas, Joseph, John, er, College Edifice was renamed the pastor of the First Baptist and Moses, contributed to funding University Hall. Church in Philadelphia. buildings, endowing chairs, and • In 1769, seven men received degrees more. Nicholas Brown, great- Appropriately, impressive fire- at the first commencement, which grandson of Chad Brown, gave works punctuated the sky over the was held at the Baptist chapel in $5,000 in 1804 that resulted in a historic College Green in March as Warren. Initiating a tradition of new name, Brown University. Brown initiated its first round of commencement debates, the stu- • After years of competition among semiquincentennial celebrations. dents offered arguments on the the communities of Rhode Island There, Paxson reminded a crowd statement: “The Americans, in their and strong advocacy by the Brown of revelers, munching on cake from present circumstances, cannot, con- family and civic leaders, the college a sugary replica of University Hall, sistent with good policy, affect to chose Providence as its permanent that Brown’s mission involves the become an independent state.” home. “discovery and transmission of knowl- • The Brown family was associated • After the selection of Providence, edge across generations.” | cu ......

BRO owN | On Campus Facebook Fast Is Fruitful BROWN STUDENT CHRONICLES SOCIAL MEDIA SABBATH By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

s the spring semester drew to a “It was a really good time to read proved an important step for Jean-Marie Aclose, a Christian leader at Brown the Bible more and pray more,” said to bolster her courage in publicly discuss- University encouraged campus believ- Elizabeth Jean-Marie ’15, president of ing her Christian allegiance, especially ers to pursue the types of spiritual fruit The Brown & RISD Cornerstone maga- among collegiate peers. “I wanted to show she enjoyed in summer 2013 when she zine. “I feel more compelled to share them how important my faith is to me,” experienced a life-changing season of my faith, to embody my faith in every she said. “I will never have an opportu- diligently seeking God. aspect of life.” nity to share like this again. They see me, In February, Jean-Marie penned an and they’re watching me.” account of the calling she felt to deep- Likewise, Jean-Marie is trying to en her relationship with Christ for reflect her renewed spiritual commitment Brown’s Christian journal. Likewise, the throughout her life, despite a full load South Florida native eagerly shared of academic and extracurricular activ- throughout the academic year with ities. “I never want to feel like I’m m a g a z i n e Brown classmates about the harvest she scheduling God around my schedule,”

t h e reaped during her season of sweet spir- said Jean-Marie, a pre-med student. : : itual communion, even though it meant In addition to Cornerstone, temporarily foregoing social media. Jean-Marie is involved with the Branch u n i o n “It showed me that I had too much Christian Fellowship (thebranchcon- clutter. Not having distractions nect.com), part of Chi Alpha Campus Elizabeth Jean-Marie, Brown ’15, encouraged

c h r i s t i a n fellow believers to seek God diligently in a helped me focus and devote time to Ministries, and Brown University Or- recent article she wrote for The Brown & my relationship with God,” said chestra. As well, the biology major 38 RISD Cornerstone magazine. Jean-Marie. works at a clinic in Providence and Writing the first-person account also attends nearby Renaissance Church. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

In her article, “Becoming a Green- “I honestly didn’t realize how stay off Facebook, then I could certain- house: How Deactivating Facebook over much time I was spending on Face- ly do the things that I’d always put off the Summer Changed My Life,” book until I didn’t have it anymore. for tomorrow. I could finish Mere Chris- Jean-Marie highlighted both the riches I thought that I’d miss Facebook most tianity. I could wake up every morning of relishing time with her Savior and when I was at home on my comput- with the Word, and I could be in con- one particular sacrificial step behind er, and that would be it,” she wrote. stant communication with God.” that transformational period. “But, it turns out that I missed it She also experienced a tangible “Every ‘empty’ moment was an consistently throughout the day.” need to allow Christ truly to live opportunity to talk to God, or to open the Bible, even if it was through my “I honestly didn’t realize how much time I was spending iPhone app,” she wrote. “The time that I spent reading Scripture gave me so on Facebook until I didn’t have it anymore.” much clarity on what was preventing However, brief periods previously through her, a nod to a famous passage me from making that final step to spent “aimlessly” scrolling through from Lewis. Namely, the heralded walking hand-in-hand with Jesus.” newsfeed became personal opportu- Christian thinker noted the “roof of Jean-Marie noted the intense nities. “In those empty moments, it a greenhouse does not attract the sun struggle she felt when she deactivated was as if the world had suddenly gone because it is bright, but becomes her Facebook account and shunned quiet, and I was able finally to hear bright because the sun shines on it.” social media during August as part of my own thoughts,” Jean-Marie wrote. Now, “I am a greenhouse,” she said, an effort to designate a season of spir- Simultaneously, Jean-Marie found “and the only way I can become bright itual enrichment. her prayer sessions flourishing, and is through Christ shining on me.” “I knew I had to make a change, she took a new interest in perusing As for summer 2014, Jean-Marie something drastic. So, I came to the the Word of God. As well, she tack- simply wants to cherish time with her conclusion that it was time to take out led C.S. Lewis’ classic apologetic, Savior before returning to Brown for the distractions in my life, ergo deac- Mere Christianity. her capstone year. “My faith has grown tivating Facebook,” Jean-Marie wrote. “I finally had the strength to stay here,” she said. “I felt like God put me The results were profound. off Facebook,” she wrote. “If I could here.” | cu ......

b r o w n ne w s - in - b r ie f on April 24. As part of the event, Among them, The Brown & Cru, AIA Honor the underclassmen prepared supper RISD Cornerstone held a screening Graduating Seniors for the seniors and allowed them to of The Passion of the Christ and a share words of advice. related panel discussion during r e m m u s About two dozen students Both events were held at the Easter week.

involved with Cru’s outreach at Judson Center, Christian Union’s Earlier in April, the publication : : 4 1 0 2 Brown University (www.cru-brown. ministry center at Brown. hosted an evangelistic event to org) attended the ministry’s annual highlight student talents and

senior dinner. On April 25, Cru Christian Journal testimonies. About 150 students n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Brown hosted a dinner at the Hosts Inter-Ministry from a variety of ministries attend- Judson Center to honor seniors and Events ed IGNIS on April 10 in Salomon give them a chance to offer depart- Hall.

ing words to underclassmen. Students involved with Brown “We want to establish a second . g r o Among other traditions in University’s Christian journal held a purpose for the magazine, to be a Brown’s Christian community, series of events during the spring place to host inter-ministry events,” Athletes in Action (www.aia-brown. aimed at promoting camaraderie said Elizabeth Jean-Marie ’15, 39 org) also held a dinner for seniors among campus believers. president. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COL lu MB IA | On Campus The Intellectual Engagement of My Faith AFRICAN STUDENT IS THANKFUL FOR CHALLENGE | By Luke Foster, Columbia ’15

ake Bediako graduated from Co- on the way to the University of Cam- experiences” of his life because he had Jlumbia University in May with a bridge in Britain for an MPhil degree to delve into the reasons why Jesus history degree and a divine mandate: in African Studies. was alive and real. To enjoy life and continue to trust in Looking back, Bediako traces his For Bediako, deeper intellectual God’s unfolding plan. journey of faith as an unbroken path knowledge of God came along with back into childhood. Though raised greater emotional knowledge because in a Christian home, he explains, “I of his involvement in Christian com- was a Christian, not because my par- munity. He said his experience in ents took me to church every weekend, local churches in New York, Times but because there was just something Square Church and Hillsong, “taught about God that interested me and me the meaning of God’s love, grace, sucked me right in. I seemed to love and mercy and enabled me to be lov- Him for some reason.” The decisive ing, gracious, and merciful to others moment came at the age of 10: “I will like I never could before.” On campus, never forget my mother’s surprise he credits InterVarsity Christian Fel- when I responded to an altar call and lowship for cultivating diverse friend- went to the front of the church to ships and teaching him “to celebrate surrender my life to Jesus. I do not differences within the body of Christ.” remember what was said during the Connecting all of this learning to sermon or how I processed it in my his long-term calling, Bediako express- 10 year-old mind, but I just know es a profound contentment: “Although that I responded to God that day.” a lot about the future is unknown, I He has continued in his pilgrimage am calm knowing that my Best Friend since that decision as a boy: “Although and Everlasting Father runs the uni- my Christian walk has not been with- verse and He has prepared a special Jake Bediako, Columbia ’14, will pursue a out valleys and moments of doubt and place for me in it—a place just right master’s degree in African Studies at the wrestling with God, my fascination for me.” As he prepares himself to serve University of Cambridge. with God and belief in the validity of the cause of African development, he the Bible are two things that have acknowledges that any worthwhile stayed unchanged through the years.” work has both its sorrows and its joys. Bediako ’14 arrived at Columbia So often, secular college campus- “I have come to understand that who and what God has called me to be will m a g a z i n e from Ghana four years ago, thinking es are seen as places for believers to

that he ought to study political science lose their faith, but Bediako explained be revealed not by running helter-skel- t h e and become a lawyer. But Providence that Columbia provided exactly what ter trying to find myself, but rather, : : is rarely so straightforward. He ex- he needed to grow: a challenge. by resting metaphorically on His lap u n i o n

plains, “It was only the history classes “Columbia taught me to engage and getting to know Him,” he said. that stole my heart.” Bediako became intellectually with my faith,” he said. Thankfully, we have a God who fascinated by the great wars of the Quoting 1 Peter 3:15, he ex- is Lord both over joy and of sorrow, c h r i s t i a n Twentieth Century in Europe and the plained that encountering objections and whose grace extends to giving Ivy way the European geopolitics of World and challenges and outright dismiss- League students a meaningful race to 40 Wars I and II and the Cold War imal of Christianity paradoxically proved run in life. | cu pacted African development. He’s now “one of the most useful faith-building the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COL lu MB IA | On Campus How a Comedy Writer Found God COLUMBIA CATHOLIC MINISTRY HOSTS LECTURE BY TOM LEOPOLD By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

rom writing for Seinfeld, “a show and I thought it would be great for my The meeting happened one day Fabout nothing,” to accepting a students to hear,” said Fr. O’Reilly. when Leopold was headed to see a faith that means everything, comedy Although able to turn a phrase for psychic. There on the street in front writer Tom Leopold shared the laugh- laughs, Leopold’s journey was pep- of Old St. Patrick’s Church, Leopold ter and sorrow of his journey with stu- pered with suffering. It was during greeted Morris, told him he was read- dents in the heart of the city that’s been the height of his daughter’s struggle ing his book, and asked if he would the backdrop for much of his story. with an eating disorder that he began have a few minutes to talk sometime. In April, Leopold spoke on the to sense God’s movement in his life. Morris told him he could be found topic “How a Comedy Writer Found As Leopold, his wife, and older right there at Old St. Pat’s, where he God” during a lecture sponsored by daughter prepared for Christmas in was serving as parochial vicar. the Columbia Catholic Ministry. their hotel room near the Arizona “The minute Father Morris took Leopold has written for shows such rehab center where his younger my hand, I knew I’d be a follower of as Seinfeld and Cheers, and worked daughter was staying (they celebrated Christ,” Leopold shared in his testi- with beloved comedians such as Bob the holiday, despite being Jewish), this mony. “Does my daughter still suffer? Hope, Billy Crystal, Lucille Ball, and funny man was brought to a somber She does, we all still do, but now I others. He began writing for Nation- surrender to God. feel the Lord’s grace. We are not al Lampoon and got a big break when “I was praying before the thought alone.” | cu Chevy Chase asked him to write for dawned on me that I was praying,” ...... his first special after leaving Saturday Leopold said. “Maybe begging is the c o l u m b ia ne w s - in - b r ie f Night Live. Recently, however, Leo- better word, ‘Please God, give me even pold mixed humor with suffering by the smallest sign you’re up there, I Pastoral Counseling penning the one man show about just can’t make it alone.’ ” Offered at Columbia his life. Leopold describes how the next Columbia seemed an apt place for day, he met a stranger in the desert The Office of the University Leopold to share his story. The icon- who seemed to have a sense of his Chaplain (OUC) offered open ic Tom’s Restaurant (known as Monk’s suffering and spoke to him and his hours for confidential pastoral on Seinfeld) is just steps away from wife about his conversion to Christi- counseling for students in the r e m m u s the university where he recently spoke. anity. The stranger kept nodding his spring semester. Ordained Religious New York City was also the setting head toward him saying, “This one Life Advisers and OUC staff were : : 4 1 0 2 for much of Leopold’s work and his knows what I’m talking about.” available for students to “share their conversion. He was aided on his jour- Strangely enough, admits Leopold, stories and reflect with a trained ney from Judaism to Catholicism by he did understand. professional.” n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Columbia Assistant Chaplain Fr. There were other similar experi- In January, the stresses and Jonathan Morris and was baptized in ences that were more than coincidenc- concerns expressed by students at the Archdiocese of New York. es, Leopold said. Perhaps the most Columbia were highlighted in an Leopold also occasionally attends significant was his encounter with Fr. article written by Chayenne Mia . Mass at Corpus Christi Church where Morris. Leopold first met Fr. Morris ’16 in the Columbia Daily Spectator, g r o Columbia Chaplain Fr. Daniel on the street of New York, recogniz- in which she outlined the heavy O’Reilly, Princeton ‘97, is pastor. ing the popular priest from the jack- demands and expectations 41 “Tom is a great witness to the faith et of The Promise, a book that deals experienced by students within the who has a dramatic conversion story, with grief. Ivy League. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

COR r NE LL | On Campus Science, Faith, and Authority LECTURE EXHORTS GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE AMBASSADORS By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

cience is hyped as the definitive on April 12 to deliver a presentation esteem – and source of legitimate Sauthority for modern society, leav- entitled “Regnant Priests of a Neo- knowledge, according to Farrar – being many secular researchers with the Orthodoxy: Science, Faith and Au- cause of wars and political conflicts potential for greater platforms – and thority in the 21st Century.” Farrar, a carried out under the banners of re- more credibility – than their pastoral physicist who focuses on the devel- ligious motivation. Other sources of counterparts. opment of nonlinear optical tools in reputational damage stem from clash- studies of spinal cord injuries, based es between religion and science dating his presentation upon the writings of back to the so-called Galileo affair and a series of Christian scholars, includ- from the marked separation of church ing Mark Noll, a historian who spe- and state within the constitutional cializes in Christianity. framework of the United States. Farrar noted that many leading The upshot is the undermining of voices in Western Society question the value of Christianity in gover- whether religion is a valid source of nance and as a worldview. knowledge. And this perception is at On a positive trend, younger sci- the core of the issue for believers who entists appear less likely to be identi- work in secular fields. fied as atheists than their older “If knowledge of God no longer counterparts, an observation echoed counts, what does count for knowl- by some Christians in academia. edge?” Farrar asked rhetorically. Tak- “That has been my sense for many Christians who labor in scientific fields have ing his concerns a step further, Farrar years,” said Karl Johnson, Cornell ’89, a special platform to serve as ambassadors also rhetorically questioned whether Ph.D. ’11, founding director of the for Christ, according to Matt Farrar, Cornell Christianity should be cast aside to Chesterton House. Ph.D. ’12. the realm of astrology, witchcraft, and “The militant secularism in the mythology. academy peaked more than a decade As for the scientific arena, the field ago,” Johnson said. Younger scientists As such, Christians who labor is highly revered and features formi- are “a little more open to the possi- in scientific fields need to pause to dable barriers to entry – making prac- bility of religious beliefs” offering consider the spiritual and cultural titioners, in effect, the modern clerics some benefits. responsibilities tied to their roles as of the secular world. As well, much Also impacting the intersection of

m a g a z i n e ambassadors for Christ. of what the public knows about sci- faith and scholarship, some Western

That was one of the themes from ence originates from “received tradi- churches have shifted from pursuing t h e Matt Farrar when the post-doctoral tion,” and even fellow scientists have seminary-trained pastors to instead : : associate in Cornell University’s neu- limited abilities to test claims, access embracing preachers trumpeted for u n i o n

robiology and behavior department complete texts of scholarly articles, their energy, magnetism, and com- spoke on campus at a lecture hosted and fully understand highly special- munication skills. by the Graduate at Christian Fellowship ized research. “You see a shift from moral knowl- c h r i s t i a n Roundtable and the Chesterton House. “We accept a lot because we re- edge to charismatic authority,” said Farrar, Cornell Ph.D. ’12, ap- ceive it,” said Farrar. Farrar. “Historically, pastors were 42 peared at The Big Red Barn Graduate Glancing through history, Chris- educated experts on matters vital to and Professional Student Center tianity has fallen from a place of the world.” the spiritual climate in the ivy league

As for believers who labor in the materials related to faith in their cho- Farrar said he sides with St. Thom- sciences, Farrar strongly encouraged sen fields and to investigate voracious- as Aquinas, the philosopher priest them to relish their worldly platforms ly key apologetics. who embraced the existence of God and professional esteem. “Hold knowledge not just as a as a self-evident truth. With that “Develop a thoroughly informed weekend hobby,” he said. comes a call for like-minded believers faith that is congruous with your lev- Likewise, “support and encourage to decide how to shape the culture of el of education,” Farrar said. “You’re pastors.... Encourage them to share their professional spheres. going to be someone’s professor, co- their knowledge,” Farrar said. “Christians in the sciences have a worker…” Ultimately, scientists who are be- vital part to play in presenting Chris- Farrar, who will join the faculty lievers should embrace their roles as tianity as a true body of knowledge,” of Messiah College in fall 2015, urged spiritual ambassadors, even within the said Farrar. | cu Cornell graduate students to peruse rigorous world of scientific inquiry......

c o r NE LL | On Campus Summer Christian Fellowship STUDENTS UNITE FOR PASSIONATE WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

n sharp contrast to the cold and local pastor, and James Pannafino, an doing, let’s go after the presence of Igray winters, summer in Ithaca, apologist with Ratio Christi. God. Go after Him first and be filled New York provides a warm and beau- The summer fellowship also pro- with the Spirit,” said Salzano. “The tiful backdrop for the peace and re- vides more intimacy and openness heart of the matter is that they are spite offered by the Summer Christian among the students due to the fewer worshipping God.” Fellowship at Cornell. Students from number of participants. And keeping the Holy Spirit alive a variety of ministries, who remain on “The flavor of the prayer, especial- within the hearts and lives of the stu- campus, come together to worship, ly in small groups, has been very dif- dents during the summer months is study the Bible, and fellowship. ferent,” said Matusz. “The students the very foundation of the summer “Community is important,” said seem a lot more engaged this summer.” fellowship. There is often a tendency James Palmer ’16, who stayed in Itha- ca for an internship with the Public There is often a tendency for students to fall out of their Service Center. “Summer Christian r e m m u s Fellowship (SCF) acts as a hub to spiritual routines during the summer, but Summer Christian build friendships and community that : : 4 1 0 2 can be lived out during the week.” Fellowship allows them to stay routed in faith and to be According to Stan Matusz (Cor- connected with their Christian brothers and sisters. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c nell ’93 and Penn Law ’96), a mentor and facilitator for SCF, each summer Matusz attributes that engage- for students to fall out of their spiri- is different. Less structured, and more ment, in part, to the passion of the tual routines during the summer, but ignited by worship, this year’s SCF worship sessions and the mentorship SCF allows them to stay rooted in . leaves ample room for the leading of of musician Joe Salzano, who also faith and to be connected with their g r o the Holy Spirit. There is no formal directs the Worship Workshop at Christian brothers and sisters. It’s also theme for Bible studies, and speakers Cornell. a time, said Matusz, for students to 43 are free to address a variety of topics. “My whole thing with these kids build habits that they can bring into Speakers have included Paul Epp, a is that it doesn’t matter what you’re the regular academic year. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

“We don’t want to be treading ters, rather than one leader for the while providing a peaceful respite in water spiritually; we want to be grow- summer.” the absence of the academic year ing and learning,” said Matusz. The diversity of participants also stress. And these precious summer The integration of students from fosters a greater sense of camaraderie. worship and study times can help several different ministries also lends “Summer is a unique time for stu- students like Palmer thrive all year itself to that growth and edification. dents from different ministries to meet round. “It helps us build intentional com- each other in a relaxed setting, bring- “God has been a huge source of munity that goes beyond the bounds ing greater unity to the Christian body peace and strength in my time at Cor- of specific ministries,” said Palmer. at Cornell,” said Kejing Jiang ’14, a nell,” said Palmer. “I can honestly say “SCF offers a perspective on local volunteer teaching assistant at Cornell I have grown closer, and more on fire pastors and ministries that might not who will be attending grad school. for God in the past few years of my otherwise have been experienced, In all, SCF serves to strengthen life than I ever did before.” | cu since we bring in mostly local minis- community as well as individual faith,

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Easter on the Quad Chesterton House Among its operations, Chester- Celebrates End of ton House facilitates a male Academic Year residential learning center, offering space for up to 18 men, as well as a The Chesterton House, a nearby female residential center, Christian studies center affiliated featuring room for up to 12 women. with Cornell University, celebrated the end of the academic year with a Chosen Generation barbecue in May and an open Gospel Choir Is house to coincide with Cornell’s Moving Forward Easter on the Quad was held at reunion activities in June. Cornell this spring. Highlights of About 35 people, including the The Chosen Generation Gospel the event included a 24/7 prayer male residents of Chesterton House Choir presented its spring concert tent outside the Arts Quad, a night and female residents of Sophia on May 4 in the Appel Commons of inter-ministry praise and prayer, House, gathered for the barbeque at Multipurpose Room at Cornell. and an Easter morning service. a park in New York’s Finger Lakes “Moving Forward: The Best Is yet Hundreds of students and members region. to Come!” provided an atmosphere of the Cornell community have of inspiration, motivation, and m a g a z i n e traditionally attended the services, hope through both song and praise. t h e which include praise music, In addition to Chosen Generation, : : worship, and testimonies. Easter on the concert also included the Most

u n i o n the Quad brings the Christian body High Male Gospel A Capella

at Cornell together in prayer, unity, Ensemble and the Triumphant and intercession and also focuses on Praise Dance Troupe.

c h r i s t i a n sharing the Gospel with the surrounding community. 44 A Christian Union grant helped fund the event. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

DAR TM o u TH | On Campus The Benefits of Marriage A DARTMOUTH PROFESSOR MAKES A STRONG CASE | By Richard Denton

Editor’s note: The following article dependent of the amount of sex that to a “friends with benefits” arrange- appeared in The Dartmouth. Reprint- a person has. As they state, their work ment before evolving to a more serious ed with permission. “has conservative implications.” romantic relationship. This path to I realize that most college students marriage is becoming more common n October 2012, I wrote a column may not be thinking about marriage due to the prevalence of today’s hook- Ifor The Dartmouth titled “Sex and right now, and the increasing time up culture on campuses. But the very Responsibility.” In it, I argued that gap between puberty and marriage is nature of hookup relationships makes most students would do best to aim for one reason for the development of this progression difficult. a permanent state of monogamy, which the hookup culture. Nevertheless, a Psychologists Elizabeth Paul and for the purpose of economy, I called survey by Her Campus indicates that Kristen Hayes studied typical hookup “marriage.” While that definition of 85 percent of college-aged men and experiences. While 30 percent of stu- marriage is partially satisfactory, some women want to get married by age dents said that hookups involved some of the studies mentioned below use the 30. And 67.3 percent of college men “hanging out and talking,” 25 percent legal definition. Why should people said they would be content to stay said that there was only small talk and want to be married? As summarized together with a woman until marriage 69 percent said that there was no by sociologist Linda Waite and author if they met the “right one” now. Fur- communication about the sexual ac- Maggie Gallagher in The Case for Mar- thermore, most college students even- tivity (ranging from kissing to sexual riage, research shows that married tually get married. intercourse) that occurred. So often, people are happier, more likely to be financially successful, more likely to According to policy analysts Dean Lillard and Jennifer raise successful children and live longer. If you don’t believe this, I suggest Gerner, children who live with both parents are more than you take a survey of what fraction of Dartmouth students come from intact twice as likely to attend selective colleges. families with stable marriages. Then consider that, according to the U.S. Couples that waited to have sex hookups involve little meaningful Census Bureau, only 65 percent of until marriage experienced the great- communication. The typical medi- American children live with married est relationship satisfaction and um-to-long term prospect from hook- r e m m u s parents as of 2010. According to pol- perceived stability, even when elimi- ups is nothing, which is not surprising icy analysts Dean Lillard and Jennifer nating factors like education and considering that students usually : : 4 1 0 2 Gerner, children who live with both religiosity, according to a study of define a hookup as involving no com- parents are more than twice as likely married couples by sociologist Dean mitment. to attend selective colleges. Busby and colleagues. The effect was Students’ aspirations about hook- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Married people also have more sex moderate, but real. (Other factors ups often differ significantly from than single or cohabitating couples such as personality are probably great- their experience and expectations. and are more satisfied with it. Re- er.) Crucially, communication had the While anthropologists Justin Garcia search by Dartmouth economics highest correlation to satisfaction and and Chris Reiber found that the great- . professor David Blanchflower with stability, and couples that waited to est motivating factor for hookups was g r o Andrew Oswald shows that people have sex until marriage had the best physical pleasure (nearly 90 percent), who have more sex are happier. It also communication. 51 percent of students considered 45 shows that the happiness-maximizing One possible route to marriage is hookups a potential outlet to start a number of sexual partners is one, in- through hookups, leading perhaps next relationship. Yet only 6 percent of the spiritual climate in the ivy league

students expected that a relationship ing, sharing life’s little things as well commitment, romance, and sex come would result from the hookup. as life’s big things, and constantly together, you have the elements for a A better foundation for marriage expressing reception, empathy, and beautiful, satisfying marriage. | cu is friendship, leading to commitment. understanding. This kind of commu- richard denton is a physics and In the most successful marriages, the nication is what we associate with a astronomy professor at Dartmouth. partners are constantly communicat- good friendship. When friendship,

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DAR TM o u TH | On Campus Blending Faith and Reason WHEELOCK CONFERENCE CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

he Wheelock Conference on TIntegrating Faith, Reason and Vocation celebrated its fifth year of highlighting ways Dartmouth College students can integrate Christianity and culture within the academy and beyond. In April, the Eleazar Wheelock Society staged its annual conference to encourage Dartmouth students to consider a biblical worldview in their studies and vocations. This year’s theme centered on ways blended faith and reason can provide a foundation for life’s tough choices. Andrew Schuman, Dartmouth ’10, International Justice Mission Since its inception, the conference is the founder of The Wheelock President Gary Haugen, Harvard ’85, has aimed to generate dialogues Conference. was the conference’s keynote speaker. “across campus and across the generations” on career and personal mile- stones, said Andrew Schuman ’10, a ipated in the inaugural conference. ness, ministry, psychology, and engi- board member who launched the “We really didn’t know what to ex- neering. m a g a z i n e conference as an undergraduate. pect.” As well, Gary Haugen, Harvard t h e More than 400 students, alumni, This year, about 50 alumni joined ’85, author and president of the In- : : scholars, and leaders attended the other executives and academicians to ternational Justice Mission (IJM),

u n i o n conference at Dartmouth’s Tuck take part in 10 panel discussions. The served as the keynote speaker. Since

School of Business. For Schuman, a topics included: making tough choic- investigating genocide in Rwanda, the graduate student at Yale University, es in business and leadership, the role former senior trial attorney with the

c h r i s t i a n this year’s conference anniversary was of faith in the university, and ways U.S. Department of Justice has de- especially meaningful. businesses can be missional. voted his professional energies to 46 “It has really gained traction,” said Panelists represented a range of seeking justice for victims of human Schuman, noting 250 people partic- fields including: medicine, law, busi- trafficking. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

“We were really honored to have As for the Wheelock Society, the where he works with Miroslav Volf, a fantastic keynoter,” said Schuman. group’s founders named the organi- founder of the Yale Center for Faith “He brought a really rich perspective zation after Dartmouth’s patriarch, a and Culture, on the touted Life Worth to the conference.” Puritan minister and a Yale College Living Initiative. In 1997, Haugen founded IJM, alumnus of 1733 who envisioned As a reflection of such theologies, which has expanded into a global hu- Dartmouth as an institution to train conference participants were asked to man rights organization. As such, Hau- Native Americans as missionaries. explore what it means to live holisti- gen embodied much of the purpose of In addition to helping to establish cally and to invest in the lives around the Wheelock conference – “rich, in- the Wheelock Society, Schuman them. tellectual investigation of the world served as the original editor of the “Christians are called to do life with a real sense of calling with mean- Apologia and as a founding director together,” Schuman said. “The richest ingful work and service…He provided of the Waterman Institute, a Christian aspects of life bubble up in commu- a compelling vision,” Schuman said. study center in the Dartmouth com- nity.” In fall 2009, a group of students, munity. After graduating with degrees As for Schuman, participation in staff, and alumni established the in engineering and philosophy, the Wheelock Society’s latest confer- Wheelock Society as a non-profit Schuman worked as a pastoral intern ence provided an encouraging organization to support Christian at Christ Redeemer Church in Ha- glimpse into the eternal value of ser- efforts on campus, including The nover and as the founder of the Au- vice to believers at Dartmouth. “It’s Dartmouth Apologia: A Journal of gustine Collective, a national network been a real privilege to see the vision Christian Thought. Students published of Christian student journals. continue after I have left, to see the the inaugural issue of the Apologia in Currently, Schuman is pursuing Christian community move forward,” spring 2007 to showcase intellectual a joint master of business administra- he said. | cu perspectives reflecting Christianity. tion and master of religion from Yale,

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d a r tm o u th ne w s - in - b r ie f Aquinas House Dartmouth President research that 90 percent of sexual Hosts Senior, Comments On Sexual assaults are committed by a small Spring Activities Assault Epidemic percentage of the population, about 3 percent, and so we’re Students involved with With a White House task force going to try to activate the other r e m m u s the Aquinas House (www. probing the issue of sexual assault 97 percent towards prevention,” dartmouthcatholic.com) at on college campuses, Dartmouth he said. : : 4 1 0 2 Dartmouth College enjoyed a busy College President Phil Hanlon ’77 spring semester that included a took to the airwaves to comment getaway for seniors to the Dart- on the national epidemic. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c mouth Outing Club’s nearby On The Diane Rehm Show, Han- Titcomb Cabin, as well as a lon noted that “excessive, harmful reception for graduation. behaviors are harming young . In addition, the Catholic ministry people on our campuses.” g r o observed Memorial Day with a Among its initiatives, Dart- Photo Courtesy of Maryanne Russell/Dartmouth College barbecue and a senior send-off. Other mouth is training students and Dartmouth College President Phil 47 spring activities centered on Easter staffers to intervene at the earliest Hanlon ’77 and times of prayer. signs of trouble. “We know from the spiritual climate in the ivy league

HARVAr d | On Campus For Whom the Bell Tolls A HARVARD YARD INSTITUTION IS RINGING ONCE AGAIN By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

piece of Harvard University’s Lowell, who served as the university’s As a reflection of the restoration Aspiritual heritage is once again head from 1909 to 1933, donated a efforts, the foundry director of En- summoning students to morning gleaming bell for Memorial Church. glish-based John Taylor & Co. joined prayers. The university dedicated the chapel with a team of electricians during the This summer, the university re- and a monument to its casualties from installment process to fine-tune the placed the historic, broken bell inside World War I on Armistice Day in mechanical system that tolls the bell Memorial Church with a new unit 1932, according to the Gazette. automatically. The original bell will made from metals recast in an English The hallowed church stands op- remain in storage until a decision is foundry using the original molds. posite Widener Library as a tribute made about its future, according to to the religious heritage that has bol- Harvard. stered the top-tier university for near- In June 2011, the university had ly four centuries, according to replaced the unit’s clapper with one Harvard. that lacked apparent signs of damage. The university uses the bell, which Weeks later, when the bell began to is 5 feet in diameter and 4 feet tall, ring again as students returned for during class memorial services and the fall semester, the tone was harsh special occasions such as commence- and bothersome, eventually touching ment exercises. Lowell, who complet- off legal wranglings that made nation- ed undergraduate studies from al headlines. Harvard in 1877 and law coursework The late Peter Gomes, who min- in 1880, also penned the words be- istered in Memorial Church from hind the bell’s inscription: In memo- 1970 to 2011, once described the bell ry of voices that are hushed, according as a campus institution to The Harvard to Harvard. Crimson, the university’s student The new bell inside Memorial Church was installed Until it malfunctioned, the bell newspaper. Though unpopular with in June. atop the famed Harvard Yard rang at the frosh of nearby dormitories, least nine times a day. Electronic Gomes noted the chimes reflect both chimes substituted after the breakage historic and spiritual significance. In 2011, the bell – best known resulted in abnormal, loud clangs. “We will not change the bells just for signaling early prayers and the top As such, chaplaincy officials heart- to accommodate late sleeping habits

m a g a z i n e of the hour – developed a 30-inch ily welcomed the return of authentic of freshmen in the college,” Gomes,

crack, causing harsh tones, according peals to the routine of religious and Harvard ’68, told the Crimson in t h e to the Harvard Gazette, the universi- daily life at Harvard, the oldest insti- 2006. : : ty’s newspaper. tute of higher learning in the United Bells have been a fixture of campus u n i o n

In June, a team, including an em- States. life throughout Harvard’s storied his- ployee of the foundry in Loughbor- “We are very excited to have a new tory, originating from ancient tradi- ough, England, where the bell was bell here,” Lucy Forster-Smith, senior tions at Oxford and Cambridge c h r i s t i a n cast in 1926, removed the fixture and minister in Memorial Church, told universities to mark time and recog- replaced it with a two-ton unit cast the Gazette. “We can have an actual nize solemn occasions, according to 48 from copper and tin. bell ringing, and not a recording, Harvard. Harvard President A. Lawrence which is great.” Among them, on the 300th an- the spiritual climate in the ivy league

niversary of Harvard College in 1968, prayer…,” noted Clarence Birdseye, Crimson. “Days were marked by the bell resonated 300 times on a Columbia Law 1877, in Individual prayers.” September morning. Likewise, on Training in Our Colleges, an historical Gomes also quipped the colonists Sept. 11, 2001, the bell tolled to sum- compilation. may have believed the clangs drove mon the university to a vigil after the unprecedented terrorist attacks in Until it malfunctioned, the bell atop the famed Harvard Yard New York City and Washington, D.C., according to the Gazette. rang at least nine times a day. Electronic chimes substituted Even Harvard’s earliest rule book reflected the sacred, but practical, role after the breakage resulted in abnormal, loud clangs. of bells in campus life. “Every Schol- lar shall be present in his Tutor’s cham- Looking back, “Christians have away demons. “You make that kind bers at the 7th houre in the morning, used bells for thousands of years. Time of noise to scare away evil forces,” immediately after the sound of the in western Christian civilization was Gomes told the Crimson. | cu bell at his opening the Scripture and a Christian concept,” Gomes told the ......

HARVAr d | On Campus This Present Darkness BLACK ‘MASS’ FIZZLES OUT AT HARVARD AS PROTEST DRAWS 2,000 By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

t surely looked like spiritual warfare the street, looking for a place to as- Harvard and to demonstrate that the Icame to Harvard this spring as two semble. Ultimately, they settled for a most powerful response to offensive diametrically opposed organizations diluted sort of gathering that took speech is not censorship, but reasoned held nearly simultaneous events. A place at a local bar. discourse and robust dissent.” satanic group, supported by a univer- Harvard President Drew Faust, The Cultural Studies Club at- sity-recognized organization, planned Penn Ph.D. ’75, was one of many tempted to bill the satanic reenact- a “black mass” on campus. At the university and Christian leaders who ment as educational and promoting same time, 2,000 believers countered denounced the event and attended discourse, but, in an opinion piece the black mass with a holy hour of the service at St. Paul’s. for The Harvard Crimson, Aurora prayer and adoration at St. Paul’s in “Freedom of expression, as Justice Griffin ’14 and Luciana Milano ’14 r e m m u s Cambridge. Holmes famously said long ago, pro- called out the sponsors and addressed Sponsored by the Harvard Exten- tects not only free thought for those the reality of the situation. : : 4 1 0 2 sion Cultural Studies Club, the so- who agree with us but freedom for “The Satanic Temple, which is called “mass” was to be officiated by the thought that we hate,” Faust said really behind this particular event, is The Satanic Temple of New York in in a statement. She called the black a religious community guilty of great- n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Memorial Hall. A black mass typical- mass “abhorrent,” saying it “represents er fundamentalism than any group it ly mocks the Catholic Mass and des- a fundamental affront to the values intends to mock. Any notion that the ecrates the Eucharist. However, as the of inclusion, belonging, and mutual Satanic Temple is simply a cultural . Holy Hour at St. Paul’s was getting respect that must define our commu- group is nonsense,” they wrote. g r o ready to begin, the Satanists post- nity.” In a Catholic News Agency report, poned their event indefinitely. Faust said she attended the holy Jim McGlone ’13 said, “It’s too much Members of the Satanic Temple hour “to join others in reaffirming of a desecration of our Lord and 49 were left to wander and prowl about our respect for the Catholic faith at mockery and parody of our faith to the spiritual climate in the ivy league

be an attempt at dialogue—it’s really cheeks,” said Kresta. “I had never seen ing the black mass could set an ugly just an obscenity.” St. Paul’s so packed, and here came precedent. Equally offended, Eli Kresta’16 Christ in the Eucharist arriving in In The Harvard Crimson, Clooney said he felt “attacked” by the planned total victory.” said, “The endeavor ‘to learn and ex- mockery, yet hearing Christ’s echo of While the black mass is particu- perience the history of different cul- “Father forgive them. They know not larly offensive to Catholics, the event tural practices’ might in another year what they do,” he could not respond was seen as an abomination to all lead to historical reenactments of with ridicule. denominations, and even humanists. anti-Semitic or racist ceremonies familiar from Western history or paro- While the black mass is particularly offensive to Catholics, dies that trivialize Native American heritage or other revivals of cultural the event was seen as an abomination to all denominations… and religious insult.” However, the event’s demise due “Jesus has been under attack since “I see the black mass as a legally to overwhelming outcry, unity, and before His birth. This was the first permissable, but unwise, form of powerful prayer, crushed the head of time that I had ever experienced that demonstration, given that it’s a direct such unholy precedent, and revealed sort of violence against our Lord,” said mockery of Catholic tradition and Christ’s authority over evil. Kresta. belief,” wrote Humanist Chaplain Greg “We are all surprised with what And the response of the 2,000 Epstein in a posting for OnFaith (www. God did here,” said Edward Love, attendees of the holy hour brought faithstreet.com/onfaith). Epstein also Harvard ’15. “But this is exactly what to bear that power of prayer. attended the holy hour at St. Paul’s. He promised. We should have expect- “When the [Eucharistic] proces- Father Francis Clooney, the Park- ed this the whole time, because God sion arrived, I am not ashamed to say man Professor of Divinity at Harvard is more powerful than anything the that tears were streaming down my Divinity School, indicated that hold- devil could conjure up.” | cu

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ha r v a r d ne w s - in - b r ie f Harvard Institutes tion of our work and in our Honor Code interactions with teachers, advisers, peers, and students—as the In fall 2015, undergraduates at foundation of our community.” Harvard will be held accountable to an honor code. Dean of Under- Apologetics graduate Education Jay M. Harris Conference Held in said the code is designed to Boston Alister McGrath “strengthen the dedication to m a g a z i n e

academic integrity in the college.” “Faith in a Secular Age: An t h e The honor code was adopted by Apologetics Conference” was held at was the plenary speaker, and Dick : : the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Park Street Church in Boston this Keyes (Harvard ’64), the director u n i o n

on May 6 and will take effect next April. Park Street, the church home of L’Abri Fellowship, presented the year. The faculty’s committee on to many Harvard students, offered culture seminar. The goal of the academic integrity worked for four presentations by several noted conference was to “equip believers c h r i s t i a n years crafting the document which speakers, covering a broad spectrum to interact respectfully and contains a “statement of values” of issues including: culture, science, thoughtfully with skeptics and 50 and the following phrase: “We thus history, theology, and society. seekers about the questions of hold honesty—in the representa- Theologian Alister McGrath faith.” the spiritual climate in the ivy league

PEN N | On Campus Centrally Re-Located o f f I C E o f THE C HAPL AIN C E LE b r ATE S N E W s pAC E By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

he University of Pennsylvania’s As such, the chaplaincy relocation Members of Tspiritual support center has new to consolidated space centrally locat- Programs in Reli- digs, and it is now housed under one ed in Houston Hall “provides a great gion, Interfaith and roof with the relocated commons for opportunity to take a step closer to Spirituality Matters religious activities. students in our effort to journey with (PRISM), an um- In July, the Office of the Chaplain them on the most beautiful and most brella interfaith and the Religious Activities Commons difficult moments in life,” Howard organization repre- moved to renovated space inside 240 said. senting nearly 50 Houston Hall, in part, to help shore Unlike most major universities, student religious up the university’s outreach efforts to Penn lacks a university chapel. How- groups, pushed the students navigating the choppy waters ever, Penn’s urban campus is dotted issue to administra- of stressful studies and young adult- with a series of neighborhood church- tors and the Under- hood. es offering collegiate programming graduate Assembly, “Our office is part of the larger and respite space. according to a © Candace DiCarlo team that cares for students,” said Likewise, with input from stu- chaplaincy press Penn Chaplain Chaz Howard ’00 Chaplain Charles “Chaz” Howard ’00. dents, Penn’s chaplaincy designed its release. The chaplain’s office, which moved new commons to sport a “mod- “Religious life from Locust Walk, offers pastoral ern-comfy” feel via oversized, cozy is a thriving – yet largely overlooked— advising and oversees the coordination furniture and an electric fireplace. The part of Penn’s campus,” PRISM lead- of student religious and spiritual ac- area also will showcase a small art ers wrote. tivities. Penn’s Religious Activities gallery for rotating photos and abun- “…Interfaith events and relation- Common, which relocated from the dant natural light. Classes resume on ships are already something students Graduate Student Center, offers faith August 27, and Penn’s chaplaincy is mention as being among the most communities space for worship, study, planning a grand opening to follow. meaningful experiences they have and alliance. Houston Hall was once the home during their time on campus, and we “Being in the main student union will allow us to increase outreach and r e m m u s connect with students for counseling “Religious life is a thriving – yet largely overlooked – and support,” Howard said. part of Penn’s campus.” : : 4 1 0 2 During the 2014 academic year, the Penn community dealt with a series of tragedies, including two sui- of the Christian Association and pre- hope the university can now provide n o i n u n a i t s i r h c cides in three weeks. viously hosted Muslim Student As- assistance with resources to back up this Not surprisingly, a 2013 survey sociation prayers and Shabbat dinners. predominantly student-driven trend.” from the National College Health “The chaplain’s office was located in Built in 1896, Houston Hall is Assessment revealed 84 percent of this building at one time, so we are the oldest student union facility in . American students said they felt overcoming full circle,” Howard said. the United States. The historic build- g r o whelmed by their workload at some Some of the impetus for the relo- ing remains the symbolic center of point in the previous year, including cation also came on the heels of stu- student life and serves as a place for 51 48 percent who indicated they felt dent advocacy within Penn’s faith social, recreational, educational, and that way in the previous two weeks. community. cultural gatherings. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

For Penn’s religious community, to Penn’s chaplaincy. ’16, who served as a student repre- the new location allows for increased The building features prayer rooms sentative on behalf of Christian stu- hours of programming and prayer. as well as a reflection room for med- dents on a chaplaincy committee for Having the chaplain’s office and the itation and contemplation. the move. “Hopefully, people will use commons housed together also facil- “The new space is in a more ac- it more.” | cu itates interfaith dialogue, according cessible location,” said Hannah Victor

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PEN N | On Campus Prayer Tent Revival PENNFORJESUS HOSTS ANNUAL EVENT DURING EASTER SEASON By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

ives were changed, an atheist in prayer before the Lord. The prayer tent, located at Stitler Llearned about Jesus for the first The Prayer Tent at Penn is hosted Plaza, promoted unity among believ- time, and students wept. These were each spring by PennforJesus (www. ers and a public witness to both the just some of things that happened PennforJesus.org). This year, the tent campus and the local community, when a simple tent was erected at was open around the clock, from April according to Michael Hu ’14, a leader Penn this Easter season, inviting pass- 13 through 19, offering students a with PennforJesus. ersby to pause in the midst of life’s holy place for prayer any time of the Transformative prayer took place busyness and spend a few moments day or night. within an oasis that featured stations with different themes: a world map (prayer for the nations), communion, and confession and forgiveness. Ad- ditionally, opportunities for worship and artistic expression were also available for God’s people. “It was very comfortable there,” said Hanna Victor ’16. “I find a particular pleasure in sitting and appreciating simply being in the presence of God. I think the prayer tent facilitated that for many people who walked in.” Victor chose to pray for particular

m a g a z i n e parts of the world, and interceded for

those with prayer requests. t h e A spontaneous evening of worship : : took place in the middle of the week u n i o n

and lasted for three hours. During this time of praise, believers felt con- victed that people outside the tent c h r i s t i a n needed to experience God and His presence. As a result, they went out- 52 The Prayer Tent at Penn, hosted by PennforJesus, attracted believers and even some seekers during the Easter season. side and began asking passersby if they would like prayer. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

One student accepted that invi- the challenge, but took a little more saying, ‘forever my brother’s keeper.’ tation for prayer, although she wasn’t than three sentences. Still, they suc- We never leave a soldier behind. You a believer, and stayed in the tent for cessfully explained the Gospel to the don’t know how many rabbis I’ve told more than an hour. Through tears, student, who said he would share what the things I told you tonight… No she was loved by Christian students he learned with his Muslim friends. one has ever given me as kind a re- and is still being prayed for by the On Facebook, another tent visitor sponse as all of you; you certainly did believers who became new friends. wrote about a surprising bond that not leave me behind.” Some may wonder if the impact A spontaneous evening of worship took place in of the prayer tent is as fleeting as its appearance on campus. However, one the middle of the week, and lasted for three hours. alumna recently told the story of God’s steadfast grip. Another student, an atheist from was formed through prayer. Accord- “Since last year at the prayer tent, Turkey who is studying law at Penn, ing to the student, a former Israeli I’ve found God reminding me more entered the tent without an under- soldier came into the tent one night and more to bring prayer to the fore- standing of Christianity, Easter, or and began asking the students why front of my life,” said Amanda Liew Jesus. they prayed and sang to God. The ’13. “In the transition to the real world “Can you sum up what Christi- students shared their testimonies, and and working life, He’s called me to anity is and who Jesus is in two to most importantly, they prayed for rely on Him in utter dependence and three sentences for me?” this law stu- him. Before he left, the former soldier to turn all my praises and requests to dent asked. took the student aside and said, “In Him first.” A grant from Christian The Christian students accepted the Israeli Army, the medics have a Union helped fund the event. | cu

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p enn ne w s - in - b r ie f Veritas Forum es on both professional and Examines Suffering personal levels. The event was partially funded On May 2, Penn Medical by a Christian Union grant. r e m m u s Christian Fellowship co-sponsored a Veritas Forum that featured a

Full Measure : : 4 1 0 2 panel discussion on suffering with Performs Concert two renowned physicians. Dr. Ray Barfield, associate professor at Full Measure, Penn’s premier n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Duke School of Medicine and Christian a cappella group, held its Full Measure performed for the Duke Divinity School, and Dr. annual spring concert in April. The Penn student population, as well as John Hansen-Flaschen (Brown concert included two hours of audience members from other ’72), a professor at the University songs and skits designed to further campuses in the area. In addition to . of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School the group’s mission to acknowledge their inspiring concerts, the group g r o of Medicine, addressed topics such and celebrate God’s sovereignty and also seeks to produce a music CD as why God allows suffering, how the power of the Holy Spirit, and every two years. 53 to respond to suffering, and how worshipfully compel others to A Christian Union grant helped physicians process these experienc- know Jesus Christ. fund the concert. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

PR IN C ET O N | On Campus Prayer and Patience PHILANTHROPIST BILL POWERS ’79 SPEAKS AT PRINCETON REUNIONS By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

nvestor and philanthropist William via the university’s Faith and Work his family’s investments. IC. Powers, best known for his long- Initiative during Princeton’s Reunions The veteran investor warned of the time role at giant asset manager Pimco, 2014, which targeted classes with plethora of spiritual and ethical dangers encouraged alumni and students to al- graduation years ending in four or associated with working on Wall low faith to help guide their internal nine. Street’s frontlines. Besides being ex- compasses during an appearance at Not surprisingly, Powers, the bene- hausting, the fruit of such a turbulent Princeton University’s Reunions. factor behind Princeton’s Powers lifestyle sometimes results in wanton Field, also encouraged lis- greed and excessive personal behaviors. teners to embrace life’s “People get the taste of making meaningful lessons, espe- money and get greedy. People get the cially the ones imparted taste of not making money and also from coaches, teammates, get greedy,” Powers said. and family members. Reflecting faith in work settings A much-lauded defen- means mirroring the Golden Rule. sive back and an All-Ivy “We’ve all been through a number punter, Powers received of those situations, where the other Princeton’s Charles W. party was unfair, aggressive, abusive, Caldwell Memorial Trophy or withholding,” Powers said. William C. Powers ’79 is interviewed by David Miller, director of in 1978. Princeton bestows Along related lines, Powers also the Faith and Work Initiative in Princeton’s Center for the Study the honor annually to the described some of his philosophies of Religion. senior member of the var- behind hiring and promotional de- sity football team who cisions. Namely, he looked closely Powers emphasized the role of demonstrates the greatest improve- at how employees – as well as job consistent prayer and patience in ment in football. candidates – embraced responsibil- helping to navigate challenging pro- For Powers, the strategies, training, ity and even how they interacted fessional and personal waterways, as and attitudes he absorbed on the play- with service personnel such as golf well as the importance of “waiting to ing field also contained powerful caddies and valets. “The chances hear a response.” applications within the glare of the are [mistreatment] will resurface,” Prayer – mixed with the passage investment arena. said Powers, an economics major of time – offers “insight on how to “You want to do the right thing who also holds a master of business respond. You will see things along the whether people are looking or not,” administration from Stanford Uni- m a g a z i n e way in surprising ways,” said Powers, he said. versity. t h e Princeton ’79 and a former All-Ivy Likewise, as Princeton students The philanthropist also empha- : : League football player. venture to the command centers of sized the paramount role of generos-

u n i o n Powers reflected on his journey, the global economy, they should fol- ity during his appearance at his

including 19 years as a managing di- low fair, ethical practices and avoid beloved alma mater. rector with Pacific Investment Man- proffering statements with material Powers gave $10 million to Princ-

c h r i s t i a n agement Co., on May 30 before a omissions. “We all know what it feels eton’s football program, which the crowded auditorium in the Frist Cam- like when someone takes advantage university heralded in 2006 as its 54 pus Center. The Southern California of you,” said Powers, who manages largest donation ever to Princeton resident and father of five appeared The Strand Partners, the vehicle for athletics. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

The gift established a new, state- Powers said he is a big believer that Princeton win in 1977 in Cambridge. of-the-art playing surface for the sta- those who share of their fortune reap The play handed the Crimson their dium field, allowing Princeton to rich rewards in return. “It’s not lost,” first Ivy loss and remains one of the become the first Ivy League school to he said. “It will come back to you.” favorite Tiger wins in the rivalry. make the switch to the artificial turf Not surprisingly, Powers cherish- As for students entering the in- known as FieldTurf. It also funded es his memories as a student athlete. vestment sector, Powers encouraged the renovation of the two practice Most notably, Powers’ 70-yard them to maintain Christ-like qualities fields east of Princeton Stadium. punt late in the fourth quarter thwart- such as a humble, prayerful attitude, As for his passion for philanthropy, ed a Harvard comeback in a 20-7 and a kind heart. | cu

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PR IN C ET O N | On Campus Writing about Religion THE DAILY PRINCETONIAN FEATURES HONEST, OPEN COLUMNS By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

t Princeton University this he hovers between agnosticism and “I wanted the freedom to articu- Aspring, three students voiced family tradition. late and accept my agnosticism, while their views on faith in opinion pieces “Throughout the school year, she still holding on to the very religious that ran consecutively in the campus had inquired about my churchgoing upbringing I claimed to be disowning; newspaper. habits, and I always found ways enjoying the freedom to explore faith From agnosticism, to longing for around them,” said Robertson. “My without the watchful eye of family,” religion, to wondering about the di- responses were meant to shield us both he wrote. versity of beliefs, these young adults expressed what others often think about “I wanted the freedom to articulate and accept my and struggle with when it comes to faith. The articles offered insight into agnosticism, while still holding on to the very religious the spiritual temperature on one of the nation’s most influential campuses. upbringing I claimed to be disowning…” According to one staffer with The Daily Princetonian, the newspaper from the truth of my agnosticism. Yet, as he delves into the ambigu- received a higher than usual number While it is not something of which I ity of agnosticism, he also recognizes r e m m u s of religion pieces in April, probably am ashamed, I must question the the ramifications of his rejection of because of the Easter season and Lent. consequences of this ambiguous world- faith. : : 4 1 0 2 The students openly confessed and view.” “But there still exists an anxiety pondered their personal views of faith For Robertson, faith is more a that says, at some point, self-explora- and their hesitations, uncertainties, matter of family tradition than belief. tion not only dishonors the moral n o i n u n a i t s i r h c and acceptance and rejections of truth. And while he admits that Christian- conventions that my family upholds, Aaron Robertson ’17 said he was ity was a cornerstone of his life, it was but may also lead to critical life choic- prompted to write his piece, “Reject- not a strong enough foundation to es whose consequences endanger my . ing and Maintaining Religion,” in withstand the challenges of a secular happiness,” Robertson wrote. g r o response to an Easter morning text university. In her column on “The Common- he received from his grandmother Robertson said his internal conflict ality of Faith,” Lea Trusty ’16, who is about attending church. Not wanting of faith was intensified when he en- Greek Orthodox, discusses the lessons 55 to disappoint relatives, Robertson said tered Princeton. she learns from her peers of different the spiritual climate in the ivy league

faiths. From Jews, to humanists, to think this is something that anyone ence would be an intrusion. Irrational Buddhists, Trusty engaged in conver- of any faith can appreciate.” though this thought may be, it is sations that helped her better under- In her column, “Wishing for Re- ever-present and pervasive,” she wrote. stand others, and also helped her ligion,” Kelly Hatfield ’17 gives an Hatfield wonders if her search is understand and question her own outside-looking-in perspective. She for religion or identity. And she decides beliefs. peers through the window of faith that the desire itself is part of who she “When discussing all these faiths, and longs for the community that is is, and she wonders where it will lead. I had an inordinate number of ques- found there. In retrospect, Robertson says that tions and comments. I can’t say I “What I crave is that sense of iden- writing his views of faith confirmed agreed with every aspect of each one, tity, that organized community to what he struggled to acknowledge in but there were facets that made me discuss what comes after life, to ex- his heart. Interestingly, however, his think deeply,” wrote Trusty. plore whether or not I believe in a written work prompted yet another Trusty’s fast for Lent was slightly god or many gods, to engage in uni- question that exemplifies his continu- different from that of her Catholic fying traditions that transcend my ing grappling with faith. roommate; however, in the pursuit to sense of self,” she wrote. “When something of yours is to sacrifice for the sake of Christ, they Hatfield described a rainy after- be published, you want to take a chis- came to a deeper understanding of noon during which she contemplated el to it so that your words will be as each other. entering a church to pray before the clear to the reader, if not clearer, than “You’ve been programmed by your altar—but ultimately she walked away. they are to you,” he said. “Were I to environment to attach yourself to “My conclusion that I will never have spoken extemporaneously on the these earthly things,” she wrote. “For- be one to join an organized religion matter, I would certainly have ram- ty days does not create a greater will- derives itself from my own inhibitions bled, and who knows what my reli- power; it gives you freedom. And I that make me feel as though my pres- gious views would be then?” | cu

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p r in c et o n ne w s - in - b r ie f Love and Fidelity former Arkansas Governor Mike Bradley spoke on April 12 in Network Marches for Huckabee and former Pennsylvania McCormick Hall as part of a Marriage Senator Rick Santorum. Several lecture series hosted by Manna other religious, political, and civic Christian Fellowship (manna. The Love and Fidelity Network, leaders also spoke at the event. mycpanel.princeton.edu). a pro-marriage organization “Our real divisions in this founded by Princeton alumna Lecture Examines country are actually based on class,” Cassandra Hough ’07, participated Gospel, Race and said Bradley. “We will not be able in the March for Marriage on June Class Divisions the model the implications of the m a g a z i n e

19 at the west front of the Capitol. power of the Gospel if we are only

t h e Participants marched to the United Dr. Anthony Bradley, associate around people who are just as

: : States Supreme Court in support of professor of theology at educated, employed, marriage between one man and one The King’s College (New and have the same u n i o n woman. York City) and a research life experiences…” At the rally, Caitlin La Ruffa fellow at the Acton Ultimately, (Princeton ’09), director of the Institute, appeared at believers should c h r i s t i a n Love and Fidelity Network Princeton University in model efforts by the 56 (www.loveandfidelity.org), spoke April to probe issues of early church to break about why marriage still matters to race and class within barriers tied to social millennials. Other speakers included modern Christianity. status, he said. the spiritual climate in the ivy league

YA LE | On Campus The Unjust Decision Of a Social Justice Network ORGANIZATION DENIES MEMBERSHIP TO CHOOSE LIFE AT YALE By Matthew Gerken, Yale ’11

Editor’s note: The following article Social justice is a term that has Life at Yale (http://chooselifeatyale. originally appeared in First Things perhaps been used too indiscriminate- squarespace.com/) a natural fit for the (www.firstthings.com). Reprinted with ly for its own good, and members of social justice hub of Yale. Pro-lifers at permission. Dwight Hall’s Social Justice Network Yale have long gotten over the idea might be surprised to learn that the that they’d get anywhere arguing with n April, Yale’s campus pro-life term arose from the writings of a re- their peers about whose right to au- Igroup—after a year in which they actionary Italian Jesuit. But regardless tonomy trumped whose, and so they participated in meetings and even of the history, it seems to me that if charted a new direction. They took helped raise money for the organiza- social justice means anything, it has up their cause as a matter of social tion—became the first group in living to recognize the social nature of the memory to be denied membership in type of justice it describes. Social jus- the Social Justice Network of Dwight tice is about our relationships with Hall. Billing itself as an “independent” one another and with institutions, not and “nonsectarian” center for public our individuality and autonomy. service and social justice, Dwight Hall That’s why, contrary to many of my at Yale is a group that seeks “to fos- friends on the right, it makes a good ter civic-minded student leaders and deal of sense to me to describe ines- to promote service and activism in capably communal issues such as New Haven and around the world.” environmental degradation as the Though legally independent, it is the proper subjects of social justice. university umbrella organization for There’s a deeper truth that can be Members of Choose Life at Yale with Amherst College service and advocacy, encompassing expressed in the term, though, in an Professor Hadley Arkes at the 2013 Vita et Veritas dozens of member organizations that age in which justice simply expressed Conference. address almost every conceivable issue, is so often seen solely as a matter of individual autonomy. Social justice

from the environment, to gay rights, r e m m u s to Palestinian statehood. helps to remind us that humans are justice. They realized that abortion Membership would have given social by nature, and that nearly all has never been solely a matter of a : : 4 1 0 2 Choose Life at Yale (CLAY) access to of our decisions carry social conse- baby’s life and liberty. It’s about the a variety of resources, including cov- quences, often far greater than we can desperation and hopelessness of the

eted meeting locations, use of Dwight see. It can express the truth that the mother that walked into the clinic. n o i n u n a i t s i r h c Hall’s vehicles for service projects, and presence of the homeless on the streets It’s about the grandfather who will a seat at the table during Dwight of one of the wealthiest universities never put that little girl in his lap. It’s Hall’s freshman recruiting events. But in the world is not merely a matter about the classmates who will never most of all, it would have affirmed of the right to a hot meal and a roof, sit next to her, and the boy who will . the conviction of CLAY members that but is also the breakdown of a never work up the courage to write g r o the cause they served, whether by relationship between members of a her that awkward poem. It’s even marching in D.C. or volunteering at community. Social injustice is a com- about that friend whom she would 57 a crisis pregnancy center, was a legit- munal failure to love. drift away from over the years, the imate component of social justice. It’s this sense that made Choose successful sister who would make her the spiritual climate in the ivy league

insecure, and the God she’d curse contains Christian, Jewish, and secular haps it challenges their comfortably when she lost her job and then her groups. We know it couldn’t be CLAY’s individualistic assumptions about mortgage. The biggest lie in all this is political advocacy, because Dwight abortion because it is too close to what that the choice to end (or to save) a Hall endorses advocacy—even legis- they themselves do when they feed life is a solitary one. lative advocacy—as part of its mission the hungry, clothe the poor, or care We don’t know why Dwight Hall and a core component of many of its for the sick. Perhaps it makes some denied membership to the pro-life groups’ activities. of them—if only for a brief mo- group. The ballot was secret and the Perhaps it is because CLAY’s work ment—rethink the meaning of the count unannounced, and the estab- cuts too close to the core. Perhaps it call to love and serve. That would lished procedure (perhaps ironically makes many of Dwight Hall’s leaders explain why they have to push it away for a social justice organization) allot- uncomfortable to be challenged by so quickly and quietly, because they ted only sixty seconds for CLAY to the witness of pro-lifers taking time know that this is how social justice make their case, while strictly banning from their week to serve women in movements begin. | cu any further discussion. We know it need, whether in order to ease their couldn’t have been perceived religious choice for life or to help them heal matthew gerken is a former president differences, since Dwight Hall already after they have chosen otherwise. Per- of Choose Life at Yale.

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YA LE | On Campus Objective Evidence for the Resurrection DR. WILLIAM LANE CRAIG LECTURES AT YALE | By Eileen Scott, Senior Writer

spring lecture by renowned theo- rect to claim that God has revealed approached. Given that, Craig said Alogian Dr. William Lane Craig Himself decisively in Jesus,” Craig told that the majority of New Testament explored the truth of Christ’s resur- attendees. critics who have investigated the rection and illustrated the It’s crucial that Chris- Gospel accept the fundamental facts validity of the gospels as tians are able to engage concerning the resurrection. historical texts. unbelievers in the public These fundamental facts include: Craig, Research Pro- square through objective after his crucifixion, Jesus was buried fessor of Philosophy at evidence that supports by Joseph of Arimathea in a tomb; Talbot School of Theolo- their beliefs. “Otherwise, on the Sunday after the crucifixion, gy and Professor of Phi- our claims hold no more Jesus’ tomb was found empty by a losophy at Houston Dr. William Lane [legitimacy] than the as- group of his women followers; on Baptist University, spoke Craig lectured about sertions of anyone else separate occasions, individuals and at Yale on April 10 in an the truth of the claiming to have a person- groups experienced post-mortem ap- m a g a z i n e event sponsored by Yale resurrection of Christ al experience with God,” pearances of Jesus; and the disciples t h e Students for Christ (www. at Yale this spring. he said. suddenly and sincerely came to believe : : yalestudentsforchrist.org) Craig laid out an ob- that Jesus was risen from the dead u n i o n

and Christian Union at jective, historically-based despite their having every predispo- Yale. The lecture was entitled “Ob- case for the truth of the resurrection, sition to the contrary. jective Evidence for the Resurrection emphasizing that Scriptures ought to According to Craig, those verifi-

c h r i s t i a n of Jesus.” be approached as a collection of an- able facts validate the Scriptures as “Most people are happy to agree cient documents without any assump- reliable historical sources. At the same 58 that God exists. But in our pluralist tion as to their reliability—just as time, however, he also told students, society, it’s become politically incor- other sources for ancient history are “You don’t have to have evidence of the spiritual climate in the ivy league

the resurrection in order for the res- years after the crucifixion events. scholars are reading the gospels against urrection to have occurred,” citing “To ignore the gospels in favor of the Jewish context. that prior to 1920 there was no known extra-biblical sources would be simply Additionally, Craig reminded at- evidence of the other galaxies in the mad as historical methodology,” said tendees, Scriptures initially existed solar system. Craig. “History will always look at separately. It wasn’t until they were While evidence may not be nec- the earliest, most primitive docu- brought together and bound as the essary for the resurrection to have ments.” And those primitive docu- Bible that they became a volume for occurred, belief in the resurrection is ments are the Scriptures. faith. vital to claiming Christianity as one’s faith: “To deny the resurrection of “Most people are happy to agree that God exists. But in our Jesus is to deny an essential tenet of the faith,” Craig said. “If he didn’t rise pluralist society, it’s become politically incorrect to claim that from the dead, the Christian proclamation is false…Jesus would be a false God has revealed Himself decisively in Jesus.” messianic pretender.” Audience members had questions Craig also brought to light the fact Following the lecture, an ice cream for Craig after his lecture with some that much of the initial work in the social was sponsored by Yale Students fixated on the reliability of the Scrip- field of the history of religion was for Christ. Students were able to dis- tures. Craig encouraged the students done by German scholars. As a result, cuss the lecture with Craig and others to shake loose the notion that they he said, that German anti-Semitism who gathered for the event. had to believe in the gospels in order influenced German theology, and “Overall, Dr. Craig was able to for them to be historically valid. They thereby the stories of the historical present the Gospel to the minds and are, according to Craig, able to stand Jesus as well. Relatively recently, Craig the hearts of everyone present,” said on their own as reliable documents said, there has been a movement to- Rodney Evans, Yale ’14. “That was that can be traced back to just five ward Jewish acclamation, in which the highlight of the night.” | cu

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y a l e ne w s - in - b r ie f Divinity School Library the library at Yale was celebrated learned in the darkness, she Adds Papers of during a ceremony on May 8 in the contends, and like one who is Day Missions Ready Room. Sung’s blind, there are things that can be Chinese Evangelist grandson, Timothy Wang, repre- sensed and seen only in the dark. The Yale Divinity School sented the family at the event. r e m m u s Library is now home to the personal papers of John Sung, the Barbara Brown Taylor : : 4 1 0 2 evangelist known for his role in the Featured in TIME Chinese revival movement in the n o i n u n a i t s i r h c 1920s and 30s. A new book by best-selling Sung was educated in the author Barbara Brown Taylor, Yale United States, but returned to M.Div. ’76, was featured in Time China where he joined Bethel Bible Magazine in April. In Learning to . School of Shanghai and formed the Walk in the Dark, Taylor posits how g r o “Bethel Evangelist Band.” His uncertainty offers opportunities for sermons were known for his strength and hope, and how God’s 59 emphasis on dealing with sin. presence can often be felt in the The addition of Sung’s papers to darkness. There are lessons to be m a g a z i n e

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