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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 ...

Spring 2019 Campolo Fellows Lecture Series

January 17, 2019

...AND I'd like to start things off right by saying thank you for all of your wonderful support in 2018. The Campolo Center for Ministry is founded with a commitment to investing in the training of ministry leaders. Together, we are equipping men and women to effectively share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the people of ...

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 ...

James Williams: In His Own Words

November 29, 2018

Serving, Leading and Learning My summer has been one of abundant blessing, being filled with both prolific productivity and renewal! I started a part-time position at International Ministries — the global outreach arm of the American Baptist Churches, USA. As the Administrative Assistant to Asia, I have the privilege of helpi...

Helping Leaders Respond to a Call To Ministry

November 14, 2018

The Challenge Four years ago, I defined the challenge facing today’s church by writing about “A new and biblical way to extend a call to ministry.” Here is how I kicked off this article, that also served as the rallying cry for the start of the Campolo Center for Ministry: “We’re not doing it right! Some of the bright...

Ally Bartlett: In Her Own Words

October 23, 2018

Called, Committed and Growing. My name is Ally Bartlett, and I was created with a purpose by a perfect God. I am a junior at Eastern University, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Christian Thought. I’m from Galax, Virginia, which is where I owe my accent and love for sweet tea. Since, I moved to Downing...

Meet the Campolo Scholars

We're excited to welcome back five returning Campolo Scholars to the Campolo Center for Ministry (CCM) at Eastern University this fall. We are also thrilled to announce that five new Campolo Scholars have joined the program.  Our enrollment has now doubled and we have ten outstanding students demonstrating a calling, g...

The Church and Formation of Christian Conscience

September 21, 2018

A RECAP OF REV. DR. CURTIS FREEMAN'S VISIT FOR THE CAMPOLO LECTURE SERIES AT THE CAMPOLO CENTER, EASTERN UNIVERSITY AND PALMER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY:  SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2018 The Campolo Center for Ministry kicked off the Campolo Fellows Lecture Series with Rev. Dr. Curtis Freeman, from Duke Divinity School. As a research professor of theology ...