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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:11:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:11:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Publication: Lloyd Martinez Jr. http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/57649 Lloyd (Jay Jay) Martinez Jr., a senior majoring in finance, has had his paper "The Effective Predictors of the SPX Index" published in the Michigan Journal of Business, Fall 2020, Volume XII, Issue I. Lloyd's research examines a multiple linear regression model to explore the relationship between various independent variables and the closing price of the SPX. To read the full paper, visit the <a href="http://michiganjb.org/">Michigan Journal of Business</a> site. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:52:21 +0000 "Deep Calling" by Tara VinCross, DMin http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/57198 What is discipleship? We know it is part of the Great Commission, but what does it actually look like? Is it about baptisms? Is it about personal spiritual growth? Is it about going to church every week? Or, what if it is something much deeper and connected than all the individual puzzle pieces we usually point toward? This interconnected, wholistic approach to discipleship is exactly what Tara VinCross, DMin, senior pastor of Azure Hills Church, explores and establishes in her new book, "Deep Calling: on being and growing disciples." She sets out the biblical foundations of discipleship and specific steps that leaders and churches can take to embrace an effective discipleship model. "Deep Calling" is a wholistic discipleship movement—discipleship and disciple-making that emphasizes a life-long process, not a destination. It’s about making space for God in the every day, bearing witness to transformation in the ordinary. It’s about knowing truth and experiencing Truth. It’s about learning to listen to the voice of God. It’s about satisfying your longing with the only One who can satisfy your soul. All are invited. All are welcome to answer the deep call of God.  In addition to this thorough, inspiring book, "Deep Calling" offers a 12-week discipleship curriculum, which will guide you and your small group as you discover and put into practice the Eight Calls of God—calls to Devotion, Prayer, Rest, Community, Healing, Witness, Serve, and Bless. The curriculum includes: <ul> <li> Teacher’s Notes to equip you to facilitate two retreats and 10 sessions</li> <li> Hands-on experiences for use during group sessions</li> <li> Visuals and stories to bring the discipleship experience to life</li> </ul> VinCross is an alumnus of Andrews University and will soon be serving there as an adjunct faculty member. She has been implementing and developing this curriculum for the past 10 years in her churches with tremendous results. Now it is available for your church—providing enough framework to give you structure and enough flexibility to be engaging in a spectrum of church styles and experiences. The discipleship groups can be facilitated virtually, in person or using a hybrid model. Additionally, there is a companion journal, which parallels the discipleship group sessions, as well as having daily devotional prompts for each participant. Deep Calling will support your church leadership team as you work to establish an effective discipleship process. The foundation and framework are provided for you. You are invited to take the next step—to journey with God in trust, to discover more of who you are, and to imagine what is not-yet for your church! You can get your copy here: <a href="https://www.adventsource.org/store/pastors-resources/discipleship/deep-calling-40501">https://www.adventsource.org/store/pastors-resources/discipleship/deep-calling-40501</a>. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:44:24 +0000 Publication: Jerry Chi http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/56378 Jerry Chi, assistant dean of the School of Business Administration, and a team of colleagues have recently had their research published in the International Journal of Business and Public Administration. “The Impact of Innovative Executive Servant Leadership on Organizational Citizenship, and Organizational Cynicism” examines leader-follower relationships, employee cynicism and non-citizenship problems and the association to servant leadership. To read the full article, please see the PDF link above. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:04:00 +0000 New Title from Lyndon G. Furst http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/53195 "The Table’s Story" by Lyndon G. Furst To those of us who are believers, this world is not our home. We are just passing through. Experiences we have through life’s journey can be instructive as we reflect on them and share them with others of like faith. In this collection of engaging and short stories, author Lyndon Furst shares experiences from his life to help you recognize the value in the challenges that you face. Furst writes about his beloved dog Teddy, about the importance of a conversation over a good piece of pie, about learning lessons through the foolishness of adolescence, about overlooked human talents and potential, about teamwork and thinking of others. He also covers grandpas and grandchildren, the power of prayer, getting along in the church, God’s blessings and being faithful to Him, serendipitous experiences while canoeing, and about the legacy that we leave for others. The author’s aim is that you may be drawn closer to Jesus and be prepared to meet the Savior face-to-face when He comes. Author Bio Lyndon G. Furst is dean emeritus of the School of Graduate Studies and professor emeritus of educational administration at Andrews University. Previous to his tenure as graduate dean, Furst was on the faculty of the School of Education where he attained the academic rank of full professor. Earlier in his career he spent 21years serving in the Adventist school system as an elementary teacher and principal, boarding academy principal, and Conference educational superintendent. He holds an EdD in educational administration from the University of the Pacific. After twenty-five years, Furst continues to write a regular column on current events in "The Journal Era," a weekly newspaper published in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Reviews from those who have read "The Table’s Story" As I read the stories included in the book, I found myself relating to them with my own life. The experiences relayed brought back many childhood memories of family, holidays, camping trips, friends and pets of my own. They made me stop and think how my life was blessed by the experiences or what lessons I had learned because of like circumstances in my life. The ending thought of each story tying in with a Bible verse is a reminder that as we live our lives, we are sons and daughters of God and that He does truly love and care for us. I found the book easy to read and hard to put down—the stories kept my attention and I wanted to read the next. Having known Dr. Furst for several years, these stories help me understand him even more, and they reveal from where his character was derived. The final story, concerning his mother, deeply touches the heart and relays to all of us that love is the greatest thing in life. Even if life doesn’t turn out the way we plan, we need to have love for one another, as Christ first loved us. Glenn Meekma Jr., controller Andrews University This little book will gift readers with down-to-earth wisdom from a godly elder of broad experience. Over the last two decades I have gained much from working with Jerry (Lyndon?) Furst and observing his practical, common sense approach to life and leadership. The experiences he reflects on here give us all a wonderful opportunity to learn from him a little more about how to live and think as a Christian in everyday life. Teresa Reeve, associate dean, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Andrews University The 19th Century English Romantic poet, William Wordsworth, defined wisdom as “emotion recollected in tranquility.” In "The Table's Story," Jerry Furst has distilled the essence of many emotional moments—some sobering, others humorous, but all delightful—that he has experienced in his long and productive life. Some of these stories will bring a smile to your lips, others a tear to your eye. But all of them, like exquisitely cut and polished gems, will shed new light on the challenges we all face from day-to-day. This delightful book, which encapsulates Wordsworth’s ideal of emotions recollected in tranquility, will inform, inspire and delight everyone who reads it. Brian E. Strayer, professor emeritus of history Andrews University Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:29:33 +0000 New Title from Annetta Gibson http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/52305 Annetta Gibson, professor emerita, has completed a new book: "Honorable in Business: Business Ethics from a Christian Perspective." It has recently come off press and is now available to the public! Details are available <a href="https://wipfandstock.com/honorable-in-business.html">here</a>. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:58:16 +0000 Honorable Mention for Peckham's "Theodicy of Love" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/51518 John Peckham, professor of theology and Christian philosophy, has written a book, "Theodicy of Love," that received honorable mention in WORLD magazine's "Accessible Theology Book of the Year" category. Learn more: <ul> <li> <a href="https://world.wng.org/2018/11/accessible_theology_books_of_the_year_short_list">https://world.wng.org/2018/11/accessible_theology_books_of_the_year_short_list</a></li> <li> <a href="https://world.wng.org/2018/11/beyond_platform_shoes">https://world.wng.org/2018/11/beyond_platform_shoes</a></li> </ul> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:51:03 +0000 North Carolina was a leader in religious freedom http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/50009 Nicholas Miller, professor of church history and director of the International Religious Liberty Institute, recently had an article published in the Raleigh News & Observer.  <<< Read the article at <a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article215222990.html">The News & Observer</a> site >>>   Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:01:56 +0000 Share Your Andrews Heart http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/48290 Thank you for being a part of developing our Heart values. To participate, please comment below, or send comments privately to <a href="mailto: rmay@andrews.edu">rmay@andrews.edu</a>.   Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:03:32 +0000