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September 2020
Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Dr. Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr.
Rev. Dr. Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr. meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly Monday Meetings. Eastern University has a long history of developing Christian faith- and thought-leaders (e.g. Tony Campolo, Brenda Salter McNeil, Shane Claiborne, Bryan Stevenson, just to name a few) who are impacting the world with the Good News of the Whole Gospel. When Tony talks about former students of his who spent their formative college years studying and preparing for ministry at Eastern University and are…
Find out more »Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Jon and Michelle Galdames-Henry
CCM alums, Jon and Michelle Galdames-Henry join the Campolo scholars for their weekly Monday Meetings. Biography After graduating in May 2019 and marrying in June, Jon and Michelle Galdames-Henry moved to Northern Virginia to begin ministering at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Burke, VA. Michelle serves as the Children and Family Minister and Jon as the Youth and Family Minister. They love the beautiful community of people they serve – who have warmly embraced them – and are thankful…
Find out more »October 2020
Campolo Scholars Virtual Homecoming at Eastern University
Hosted by the Campolo Center with special guests and distinguished alumni/ea, Tony ('56, '60, 61) and Peggy ('59) Campolo. Come hang out (online) with Tony and Peggy and current and alumni Campolo Scholars as we share stories about "The Best Of..." the best memories, classes, professors, and experiences while a student at Eastern or Palmer. Friends and family of Campolo Scholars are encouraged to join us to meet Tony and Peggy, and other Campolo Scholars. Alumni and friends of Eastern,…
Find out more »Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Dr. Joseph Modica
Rev. Dr. Joseph Modica meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly fellowship meeting. Biography Dr. Modica often remarks to students: "One day I couldn't spell the word 'chaplain,' then the next day, I became one." Dr. Modica’s journey to Eastern University has been a circuitous, yet enriching one. Working as a foster care social worker, attending seminary in Nyack, NY, pastoring a church in Queens, NY, working with the American Red Cross (Manhattan) Homeless Family Services, and being a graduate…
Find out more »Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo
Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly fellowship meeting. Biography Victor Aloyo, Jr., MDiv ’89, is the associate dean of institutional diversity and community engagement at Princeton Theological Seminary and head pastor of La Iglesia Presbiteriana Nuevas Fronteras. With more than 30 years of community engagement, multicultural relations, and congregational leadership in New Jersey and New York, Aloyo has his finger on the pulse of the prevailing issues of many cultures today. Aloyo is the…
Find out more »November 2020
Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Amy Banka
Rev. Amy Banka meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly fellowship meeting. Biography An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, having graduated from Palmer Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree, Reverend Amy Banka was invited to join the Hopewell Church staff in June 2014, as the Pastor of Young Adults and Leadership Development. She became Associate Pastor in 2016, and Lead Pastor in June 2018. Not having grown up in the Church, Amy came to faith…
Find out more »Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Pastor James Williams
Pastor James Williams meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly fellowship meeting. Biography James is honored to serve as Pastor at the historic First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. Having started with the congregation in January 2020, James feels divinely called to continue the churches 321+ year ministry to the City of Brotherly Love, with an emphasis on community outreach and engagement. Prior to accepting his call at FBC-Philadelphia, James attended Palmer Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of…
Find out more »Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Dr. Phaedra D. Blocker
Rev. Dr. Phaedra D. Blocker meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly Monday Meetings. Biography Rev. Dr. Phaedra D. Blocker has a passion for empowering individuals and organizations (particularly clergy and churches) to move toward wholeness and actualize their potential. She currently serves as Affiliate Professor in Leadership & Formation and Assistant Director of Openseminary at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University. Formerly Director of Programs for New Baptist Covenant, her ministry experience includes oversight of discipleship and pastoral…
Find out more »Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Christen Blore
Christen Blore meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly fellowship meeting. Biography Christen graduated Palmer Theological Seminary in May 2018. She began seminary studies after an almost two-decade career in nursing. “I was confused and terrified when God plucked me out of a ‘set’ life. I had three little girls at home and wondered how I would do this. Once I said ‘yes’, the how didn’t matter. God’s provision blew me away—and continues to do so!” Christen currently serves…
Find out more »December 2020
Campolo Scholars Fellowship with Rev. Tom Ebersole
Rev. Tom Ebersole meets with the Campolo scholars for their weekly fellowship meeting. Biography Rev. Tom Ebersole is the Senior Pastor of Wayne Church, a United Methodist Community located in downtown Wayne, PA. As an Elder in the United Methodist system of churches Tom also serves as Chairperson of the Order of Elders and South District Mission Link Facilitator for Eastern Pennsylvania. He began his formal work in the church in 2001 after leaving the business world as CFO at…
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