In this “Word from Urbana Seminary,” Rob and Jean Gill explain the spiritual life forum that Urbana Seminary will be hosting on October 24: Christian ministry can be some of the most joy-filled and satisfying work there is. Walking deeply with people. Sharing in the joys and sorrows of their lives. Helping others to know God and to grow spiritually. Reaching out in our communities to demonstrate the love of…
Here at Urbana Theological Seminary we are working toward more ways to be both an outreach and a resource for the U of I campus. One of the ways we are doing this is by assuming responsibility for the local chapter of Veritas Forum. Veritas Forum is a national organization that dedicated to help students and faculty ask life’s hardest questions, while providing a Christian voice to the academic conversation. The…
Sometimes, Life Happens. Sometimes it happens to all of us, and no one ever expects it. Whether it is unexpected medical bills, the loss of a job, or unplanned demands from providing for a family, unexpected crises happen. In fact, several of our students here at Urbana Seminary have had unexpected things making it difficult, if not impossible, to pay their tuition. We, the faculty and administration, know that each…
On Monday, October 5, Pastor Bob Smart from Christ Church, PCA in Normal IL will be presenting Provisions 4 Pastors’ second annual Spiritual Life Conference, titled “Family Life in Ministry: Why Ministry Leaders Need the Gospel for Marriage and Parenting.” Bob explains what this will be about, and why he is doing it: Karen and I were married over 30 years ago when we were idealistic about full-time vocational ministry….
Next Saturday, September 19 (one week from Today!), Urbana Theological Seminary will be hosting its fourth annual Tolkien Conference. This year’s conference will include a fabulous lineup of speakers, as well as a “Hobbit Birthday Party” brought to us by The Wheaton College Tolkien Society. Our Keynote speaker will be Dr. Charlie Starr from Kentucky Christian University. Dr. Starr is the author of Light: C.S. Lewis’s First and Final Short…
From the President’s Desk: Every Spring Urbana Seminary observes Founders Day. For 2015 it’s tomorrow, April 11th! And of course we mark the day with this evening’s ANTIOCH celebration of God’s guiding hand and work in people’s lives. What is Founders Day and why do we observe it? It’s a day to commemorate the hand of God in our founding as a school, to remember the people who made sacrifices…
For this week’s blog, Dr. Cuffey reflects on Easter as well as discusses our upcoming event, ANTIOCH: “Happy Easter! I love the all-or-nothing nature of Easter. It is the vindication of all Jesus claimed about himself. Apart from the truth of resurrection, believers would be of all people “most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:19) We rest our hope in the reality of a dead man returned to life ….
This coming Sunday evening, Urbana Theological Seminary will be holding this semester’s student-led worship service. Since we offered a class in Celtic Christian Spirituality last semester, this worship service will have a Celtic Christian theme. While there are many different aspects of Celtic Christianity, UTS student Margaret Shrock explains a few things that she gained from the class: “As we reflect on Celtic Christian spirituality it gives us new perspectives…
Over the next few months, we will occasionally be running blog entries about various ministries our students are involved in. The first is about Austin Place, a ministry long-time auditor Susan Hinesley is involved in. a women’s shelter called Austin’s Place. She describes it in her own words: “Austin’s Place winter shelter for single women: My church, the First United Methodist Church, 210 W. Church St., downtown Champaign (corner Church…
Happy Giving Tuesday! The idea behind this day is that so many have shopped for presents avidly on Black Friday, followed by Cyber Monday. Now, Giving Tuesday is a chance to give a gift that will make a tangible difference in the lives of others outside of your usual Christmas circles. In particular, consider making a gift that will have significant impact in 2015 and the years ahead: a donation…
