Author: CampoloCenter

From Rural Haiti to Eastern University

March 14, 2019

I grew up in rural Haiti. As a child, I attended church with my mom, but I didn’t really know God. All of that changed on February 20th, 2010 – a day that I will never forget. I had been living on my own since the January 2010 earthquake that made it unsafe for me to live in my mother’s home. I often slept on the roof o...

Tony, the Campolo Center and Eastern University’s Day of Giving

Dear Friends and Supporters of Tony and the Campolo Center for Ministry: You may have received a Save the Date announcement for Eastern University's Day of Giving campaign from my colleague.  If you were surprised, confused or frustrated by this, please allow me to p...

We–well, YOU!–did it!

March 7, 2019

Thanks to you, we did it!  Including gifts received and pledges made, we reached our goal of raising $84,000 for the Campolo Scholarship Fund in honor of Tony’s 84th birthday. Thank you for participating in the 84 for 84 Campaign and making i...

Tony Campolo Baird Library, Walton Hall, Eastern University

Today is the last day – Thank you!

February 28, 2019

2:30 pm UPDATE!  WE'RE JUST $4,000 SHORT OF OUR $84,000 GOAL!! Thank you so much for joining us in this month of celebrating Tony Campolo's 84th birthday! Your participation in the 84 for 84 Campaign is truly an investment in the future of the Church...

Tony in office at Eastern

A Special Message from Tony…

February 27, 2019

Today, I want to say THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart! This month, many of you have celebrated my 84th birthday by choosing to support the Campolo Scholars studying here at Eastern University and Palmer Theological Seminary. I am so grateful. Thes...

Tony Campolo 1971 YB Final

Today is the special day!

February 25, 2019

Tony Campolo has never been afraid to speak openly and candidly about Jesus' teachings. Today, on Tony's 84th birthday, others are speaking up too. As we celebrate this special day together, take a moment to enjoy comments and reflections that others have shared during our 84...

Oh the places they will go…

February 22, 2019

This week, we continue our celebration of Tony's 84th birthday! Over the years, Tony's vision, passion, and witness have touched many lives.. in many different places. And today, because of your support, the Campolo Scholars are having an ever-broadening impact as well! God is using these young leaders in unique ways. Take a moment to read...

Abi and her friends in Costa Rica

Serving the Church – Home and Abroad

February 14, 2019

When I was young, I never imagined that being a missionary would be part of my future. Animals were my passion. However, as I grew older and was exposed to the stories of missionaries and what Scripture has to say about the mission of the church – my vision changed. This led me to Eastern University, though when I began my student career I ...

Help us celebrate Tony Campolo’s 84th Birthday!

February 7, 2019

Last week, we shared with you about Tony's new pastoral position serving in South Philadelphia. Once a vibrant church, the congregation has dwindled down to a handful of lovely people who have been wondering if their church has a future. The reality is that the issues facing that congregation are a reflection of those facing the American chu...

A Special Announcement for February

January 31, 2019

On February 25th, we will celebrate Tony's 84th birthday. After decades of faithful ministry, the Lord has worked through Tony to accomplish many things: writing more than 35 books, speaking to hundreds of thousands, teaching with real impact at Eastern University, launching the Campolo Center for Ministry, and much more. ...