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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
2:30 pm UPDATE! WE'RE JUST $4,000 SHORT OF OUR $84,000 GOAL!! Thank you so much for joining us in this month of celebrating Tony Campolo's 84th birthday! Your participation in the 84 for 84 Campaign is truly an investment in the future of the Church...
Today, I want to say THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart! This month, many of you have celebrated my 84th birthday by choosing to support the Campolo Scholars studying here at Eastern University and Palmer Theological Seminary. I am so grateful. Thes...
Tony Campolo has never been afraid to speak openly and candidly about Jesus' teachings. Today, on Tony's 84th birthday, others are speaking up too. As we celebrate this special day together, take a moment to enjoy comments and reflections that others have shared during our 84...
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...