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...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
After a busy few days with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, the Eastern Community and Campolo Scholars remain challenged and changed by her words. Here is a reflection from James Williams, a third year seminarian and Campolo Scholar who was blessed along with many other by Rev. Dr. Lewis. Pastor. Educator. Activist. Prophet. Controversial. These are ...
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...
The final segment of the fall 2019 Campolo Fellows Lecture Series will take place next week, November 7-9, 2018, when the Rev. Dr. Amy Butler delivers a series of talks for the Campolo Center for Ministry, Eastern University and Palmer Theological Seminary. The spring 2019 visiting fellows will be announced soon. The three-...