Category: Update

Have you seen these statistics?

June 16, 2019

Perhaps you just returned home from your local church. Christians around the world gathered today to praise God, learn more about how to follow Jesus, and fellowship with other believers. But, across the nation, there are many who stayed home this Sunday morning... because their churches have closed their doors. Studies sh...

Tony Campolo Lecturing

The Church is in decline – what is our response?

June 13, 2019

This is personal. As I enter the last season of my life, the Church I love and have served for over 60 years is in decline. The rising generation doesn’t seem as interested in the Christian faith and spiritual formation, and the number of people making decisions to become pastors and church leaders is getting smaller each year. ...

Campolo Scholar graduates wtih Tony, Peggy and Robert

Wow… Three Reasons to Celebrate!

June 3, 2019

The spring semester has come to a close and we have much to celebrate! This school year has been an exciting time of growth for the Campolo Center. Here are three important accomplishments I'd like to share with you today: MONDAY MEETINGS | Each week throughout the semester, the Campolo Scholars and I gather for a M...

He is Risen!

April 21, 2019

Today is the day. Sunday has come - He is Risen We have tremendous hope because death has been defeated. Jesus is alive - and the tomb is empty. As part of your celebration, we invite you to listen to Tony Campolo's sermon: "It's Friday, but Sunday's Comin'!" - made available to you for...

The Seven Last Words of Jesus

April 19, 2019

Today is Good Friday. On this solemn day, we remember the seriousness of Jesus' sacrifice for us on the Cross. Every one of Jesus' teachings imparted powerful words of life. But his final words – uttered as he hung dying in physical agony – are especially important for us to consider. If we had been in the crowd that...

A Special Easter Gift

April 4, 2019

We live in a Good Friday world. Some days it seems that everywhere we turn, we encounter grief, suffering, and sorrow. But, as Tony has often said, we can rejoice in the knowledge that Sunday’s comin’! In the weeks ahead, as you and your loved ones prepare to remember the death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Chri...

Monday Meetings and Mentorship

March 28, 2019

Each week throughout the semester, the Campolo Scholars and I gather for a "Monday Meeting." These meetings are a critical component in the ongoing discipleship of these young leaders. Last week, we were honored to have Reverend Amy Banka lead our discussion. Amy is the Senior (and first female) Pastor of Hopewell United Methodist Church,...

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...