Month: December 2018

We can’t do it without you… Will you join us?

December 31, 2018

We founded the Campolo Center for Ministry with a sense of urgency and a commitment to investing in the lives of future church and ministry leaders. You see, there is a major challenge in the American church today: we do not have enough qualified and trained pastors and church leaders to lead our churches. We are working to raise up a...

Milestones and Ministry Updates for an Exciting 2019!

December 28, 2018

I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas with family and loved ones. It's truly a wonderful time to reflect on the year that has passed and consider all that God has in store for the New Year. Here at the Campolo Center, we have milestones to celebrate and exciting news to share about the weeks ahead: Two Camp...

Tony Campolo on gay marriage

Campolo Fellows Lecture Series: Spring 2019

December 26, 2018

ST. DAVIDS, PA: The Campolo Center for Ministry at Eastern University is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 Campolo Fellows Lecture Series.  This years’ Campolo Fellows have been underwritten by a generous grant from the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation. ...

Merry Christmas from Tony and the Campolo Center

Someone very special moved into the neighborhood

December 24, 2018

The season of Advent and Christmas is one of hopeful expectation and celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s when we celebrate that God is Emmanuel; literally, "God with us.” Or, "God moved into the neighborhood,” as the late Eugene Peterson so thoughtfully translated it. ...

Merry Christmas!

December 18, 2018

The Christmas child grew up to preach the good news that the Kingdom of God was at hand. He spoke in simple words so that ordinary people could understand his message – and He did so without futile arguments or sophistry. Many men and women were captured by what He said, and became His followers. Out of the many, He chose a special handful ...

May I ask for your prayers?

December 13, 2018

It’s Finals Week here at the Campolo Center for Ministry. Our students are being challenged to demonstrate the knowledge and wisdom they’ve gained throughout the semester. They’re tired. They’re stressed. They look forward to spending time with family and friends during Christmas break. But their weariness didn’t prevent them from c...

Angelo Soto: In His Own Words

December 6, 2018

Advocacy and the Love of God Angelo Soto, freshman Campolo Scholar from Ann Arbor, MI. This summer God led me through a period of growth and renewing of my spirit. An example of this was in June, when my aunt took me on a trip to Spain for graduating from high school. Throughout high school, I faced a lot of adversities. But ...