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Summit to return to New Testament with Luke

February 15, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

A theme has been chosen for the 2013 Summit lectureship. "Margins: Following Jesus at the Edge in Luke's Gospel" will focus on marginalized people that Jesus ministered to in the book of Luke. Summit will start Sept. 15 and will last until Sept. 18. "We're picking out people at the fringe that are in this gospel and really bringing them center ... [Read More…]

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AD: D-I changes won’t affect free tickets

October 12, 2012 by Josh Garcia

Jared Mosley, director of athletics, met with the Students' Association on Wednesday to address rumors about how ACU's move to Division I sports will affect campus life. Formerly, students were able to enter games for free by presenting their ACU identification cards. However, this semester, a new policy was implemented that required students to ... [Read More…]

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Theme opens lectures

September 19, 2012 by Mark Smith

Summit 2012 began with a call for people to return to God, a message of intimacy and the announcement of a new university ministry led by Dr. Royce Money. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, welcomed all Summit visitors and students to the first Summit event, a theme lecture on Sunday night in Moody Coliseum. Before introducing the ... [Read More…]

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Summit going live with Summit Replay

September 19, 2012 by Price Bahcall

Summit Replay, a program focused on recording Summit events, lectures and classes will be available for purchase again this year. Replay is just one more way that the Summit experience stretches beyond the geographic location of Abilene and beyond the four days designated to Summit. Summit Replay allows people who are unable to make it to Abilene ... [Read More…]

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Author compares ‘Twilight’, Gospel

September 19, 2012 by Melany Cox

Dr. Elaine Heath spent the better part of Monday afternoon discussing her book, The Gospel According to Twilight, and delivering lectures to the ACU community as a contribution to Summit. Heath, McCreless associate professor of evangelism at Perkins School of Theology, is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church. She initiated New Day and the ... [Read More…]

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Two speakers to replace Willard

September 19, 2012 by Jimmy Isbell

Summit is a time when many featured speakers come from around the world to speak on ACU's campus, but one speaker only walks a few feet. Randy Harris, instructor and College of Biblical Studies director, will be speaking in place of the well-known Dallas Willard, professor in the School of Philosophy from University of Southern California. Willard ... [Read More…]

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Willard drops from Summit

September 14, 2012 by Marissa Jones

Dallas Willard, who was originally scheduled as a featured guest, is unable to speak at Summit because of health reasons. Willard, 77, underwent surgery in July that was expected to be minor, but he didn't recover well, said Brady Bryce, director of ministry events. Willard was forced to cancel his fall teaching schedule and is building up his ... [Read More…]

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Summit to offer 12 Chapel credits this year

September 14, 2012 by Elizabeth Weiss

Summit offers students chance for 12 Chapel credits instead of the usual 10. Summit begins on Sunday night at 7 p.m. "The cap has been 10 credits for the past 3 years, but a late decision was made to increase it to 12 this year," said Mark Lewis, assistant dean for spiritual life and Chapel programs. These extra two credits are added ... [Read More…]

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Summit theme draws from story of Hosea

September 14, 2012 by Audrey Schaffner

This year's Summit theme, "Intimacy: Return to God," is encouraging students to look inward. Throughout the week and during each featured guest's lecture, the focus will be on the relationships found in the book of Hosea. Every year, ACU's Summit brings scholars, church leaders and visitors to campus who are ready to engage in conversations that ... [Read More…]

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Poetry slam and hip-hop concert to express creativity

September 14, 2012 by Optimist Staff

Summit is an annual event that encourages creative Christian thought and ministry, making it the perfect setting for a poetry slam and hip-hop concert. Matt Preston, junior ministry major from Abilene, more commonly  known as Christian hip hop artist M.A. Double, is excited about the addition of a hip hop concert to this year's Summit ... [Read More…]

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