ACU 2010 Summit, Aliens and Light, challenged students and visitors to enter a world God is already present in and shine God's light. Video: Mitchell McLean Video/edited: Ben Weaver ... [Read More…]
Claiborne urges invigorated faith at Summit
By Jeff Craig and Matthew Woodrow Christian author and activist Shane Claiborne implored Christians to radicalize their faith and their lives during his presentation in Moody Coliseum on Wednesday. "We want a church that is fascinating. We want a church that looks like Jesus. We want a church that looks like the fruit of the spirit," Claiborne ... [Read More…]
Shuttle service available for Summit drivers
Despite an influx of visitors during next week's Summit, there will still be plenty of parking for faculty, staff, students and visitors - although the spots may not be as close as some students are accustomed too. Lieutenant H.E. Jenkins of the ACU Police Department said the police were making no special plans to block off parking lots or ... [Read More…]
10 Credit Cap on Summit Forums
Students learned through an e-mail of a change in the Chapel policy during next week's Summit. "While you are encouraged to attend as many of the Moody gatherings as possible, the maximum number of Forum credits you can earn is 10," the e-mail read. Students can attend several events during the four-day Summit, which begins at 7 p.m. Sunday ... [Read More…]
Summit incorporates contemporary theme
Summit 2010 will run Sunday through Wednesday and will focus on the way Christians interact as aliens in their own world, Dr. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events said. "It's one of the most contemporary themes ever," Bryce said. "It comes from two images. We are an alone people, and God has called us into his magnificent light." The theme ... [Read More…]
Summit to feature interfaith dialogue
Dr. Jeff Childers, associate professor of Bible, missions and ministry, will share the stage with a Muslim during the Summit lecture, "Just Three Questions." Ibrahim Sumer, professor of religion at the University of Houston, will join Childers at 10 a.m. Monday in the Chapel on the Hill for a discussion of the Christian and Muslim faiths. During ... [Read More…]
One act play at Summit
By Marissa Ferguson After four years in the making, the play Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) will remount one last time in honor of this year's Summit. Emily Rankin, senior theatre major from Abilene and the play's director, began studying the play her freshman year. After enlisting Jenny Mendl, senior musical theatre major from Abilene, she decided ... [Read More…]
Credit cap shapes spiritual community
As the 104th Summit is about to begin, many upperclassman are curious, if not angry, about the 10 credit cap on Chapel Forums. Even though 10 credits is less than half of the potential number a student could receive by attending the Forums, the limitations are a good idea for the overall Summit experience. The Chapel Office has striven to provide ... [Read More…]
Summit director aims for diversity
Summit 2010 promises to provide more than just extra Chapel credits for students. The 103rd year of the event will be September 19-22 and will for the first time feature six outside speakers, including prominent Christian activist and author, Shane Claiborne. "This one I just wanted to be a little different and connect more with students and a ... [Read More…]
Claiborne, Norris to speak at ‘alien’-themed Summit 2010
"Aliens and Light: Finding God in the Darkness" will be the theme for Summit 2010, director of ministry events Brady Bryce revealed Thursday during a faculty luncheon in the Adams Center. Bryce said while he realizes the title is strange, he hopes attendees will own up to the idea that Christians are exiles and strangers and must follow the light ... [Read More…]
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