“There are a 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it…” (If you don’t know what cartoon theme I’m singing here, just sing this line to your ten year old and he or she will tell you.). Ah…. Yes, today was the first day of […]
Students
This is likely to be my last post before my family and I move from Louisville to Birmingham, where I have the honor of serving as one of the pastors of The Church at Brook Hills (you may read about my transition HERE). The movers arrived today. We are scheduled […]
The Big Move and Some Previous Posts
Last weekend, I had the privilege to speak to some of the most influential people in the world–university educators. These are the men and women who pour their lives into the most influential people in the world–students. As we consider the multiplication of disciples, leaders, and churches in our world […]
University Educators for Global Engagement
My last post addressed the new stats released by the Institute of International Education. The United States has reached a record high in the number of international students now enrolled in its colleges and universities. I consider this a very good situation. It is a wonderful opportunity for the Church […]
International Students: Removing the Tradition of Geography
An important report addressing the 2010-2011 numbers of international students in the United States was just released from the Institute of International Education. I have greatly appreciated their research over the years. A most helpful annual document is Open Doors Fast Facts (below are two tables from the document). This […]
Record Number of International Students in U. S.
On Sunday I had the honor of speaking to the great group of people known as Boone’s Creek Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. They were having their annual “Neighbors to the Nations” event. I am thankful for the pastor, Dr. Matthew Perry and his heart to reach others with the […]