Next week we begin a new year with the Campolo Scholars orientation on Monday and the 2021-2022 Academic Convocation on Friday, which will mark the official matriculation for the new cohort of Campolo Scholars. We’re excited for new beginnings and the opportunity to learn and grow together, as a cohort, within the int...
Can you believe it’s time for "back to school" already? Eastern students are moving in this week, and classes begin on August 30! As the summer draws to a close, I'm thinking about our scholars – both new and returning – and their dreams, plans, and challenges. This year will be full of new adventures, but with all things new come stru...
We have exciting news to share! Campolo Scholars Abi Fell-Dewalt and Jabre Harris have received prestigious scholarships. These generous awards, in addition to the Campolo Scholarship, not only help meet our students' financial needs, but serve as affirmations of these Campolo Scholars' calli...
One of Tony’s most important and favorite uses of his time these days is counseling and mentoring the Campolo Scholars. Mike Gankevich is one of the Campolo Scholars studying at Eastern’s Palmer Theological Seminary. He recently spent the afternoon with Tony and I was privileged to listen to their conversation. Mike is enlisted...
Thank you for your ongoing words of encouragement and prayers for my recovery. I diligently continue physical therapy and am enjoying visits with the Campolo Scholars, family, friends and supporters. Last week I met by Zoom with a group of Anglican educators in the UK to encourage them in their ministry to young people. And I’m working on a...
Before we dive in with a fun update on Tony and the Scholars, I want to remind you that, this month, a special friend of the ministry is offering a matching grant that will double your gift to the Campolo Scholarship Fund.
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Today, I have a special letter to share with you from rising church leader and Campolo Scholar, Cionie Lum.
When God calls us to rest…
June 15, 2021
Cionie is an excellent example of why the Campolo Center for Ministry program is so powerful and necessary. And right now, a special friend of the mini...
We've just concluded another remarkable academic year at the Campolo Center, an unprecedented one due to the challenges of COVID. We give thanks for God's goodness and mercies and for you, our friends and supporters – for your faithful prayers and generous partnership that made the story of 2020-2021, the year of COVID, possible.
"I first became aware of Tony Campolo when I was in middle school in the 80’s. Our youth pastor would gather us around to listen to VHS tapes of Tony’s talks. His remarkable influence wasn’t due merely to the resounding message he shared about helping the most vulnerable – it was in the call to action. Tony presented an active fai...
This article from The Christian Century featuring Tony, Eastern, and other notable alums has generated a lot of buzz recently! The author captures the profound impact Tony has had on Christianity in general and Eastern's students in particular. We hope you enjoy it! The Flaherty Foundation has been one of our key partners,...