1 Corinthians 10:31, a verse embedded within the fabric of Christian teachings, serves as a guiding light for believers navigating the complexities of daily existence.
Whenever I am introduced to individuals that have laid a foundation and created a history of ministry, I always have a great sense of appreciation and awe at their work.
This year’s university theme has been “lives of meaningful work,” a phrase in our mission statement focused on one purpose of an Ouachita education. There are many dimensions to a life of meaningful work.
I am grateful to work for and lead a Christian university that I believe has been faithful to a biblical understanding of elite. An elite Christian university should be committed to biblical authority, the lordship of Christ, orthodox Christian theology, a commitment to serve the church, and a mission to produce Christian leaders.
The real secret to Camp Siloam is the partnership with Arkansas Baptist churches to bring kids out of their normal scenery and to a place where they hear the good news of Jesus. We partner together for the glory of God and to reach the next generation for Christ. That is why camp matters. It brings glory to God.
Jesus is still doing this work. He is redeeming and restoring families through the hard work of foster care, and I believe He is calling all of us to be involved.
Pray that out of your church the Lord will call out workers. Our churches and communities have a great need for God called servant leaders.
Thank you, Arkansas Baptists, for allowing us to serve you these last 75 years.
2 Samuel 23:4 reads, “He dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.” God wants you to see His beautiful sunrise so that you will know you are free. Take a moment to say, “Good morning, God.”
During the past four years, the number of worship studies majors has grown from fewer than 10 to more than 30.
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