Keep these important dates on your calendar
April 4- Nyvall Lectures 9 am
April 5- Graduating Student Retreat
May 1- End of the Year BBQ by Student Association
Nyvall Lectures
The seminary is proud to welcome Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier to the 2019 Nyvall Lectures, April 4 at 9 am in Isaacson Chapel. Dr. Conde-Frazier will give two lectures that morning, speaking on the Public Role of the Lantix Church. Dr. Conde-Frazier is a practical theologian, ordained in the American Baptist Church. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Relations for Theological Entities at the Association of Hispanic Theological Education. More information can be found on the web. This event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed @ www.northpark.edu/live. Please join us!
Commencement Volunteers Needed
We are quickly approaching the end of the academic year and are planning commencement events. If you are available to either help with the graduation luncheon on May 10 or serve as an usher during the commencement service on May 11, please let Emily Wagner know. If you are a scholarship student, these are both great opportunities to get hours.
Autism, the Church, and the Bible
For any who were interested in Professor Macaskill talk yesterday lunchtime the same theme (Autism, the Church, and the Bible) but who were unable to attend, here is a link to an earlier talk he gave on the same theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvd_pUvFB-0
Please note also that Professor Macaskill will be giving a public lecture this evening (Tuesday March 26) at Wheaton College on the theme “Engaging Autism – Honoring God”:
https://www.wheaton.edu/news/recent-news/2019/march/faith-and-disability-announcement-/
Palmquist Lectures Available for Viewing
In case you missed it, we invite you to watch the Palmquist Lectures from February. Revs Dr. Gloria White-Hammond and Dr. Ray Hammond shared about their ministry in Boston They gave two lectures “Ministry to the Marginal, Outreach to the Overlooked” and “A Legacy of Innovation and Impact: Lessons Learned Along The Way” Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/uUSM6Xhq6dsG
Open Position for CRUX Living Learning Leadership Program
If you are looking to add to your experience of seminary an opportunity to live out what you’re learning WHILE you are learning it, prayerfully consider being a part of the CRUX living learning leadership at North Park University. If you find yourself gravitating toward discipleship and spiritual formation and sense the Lord calling you into this kind of ministry for your future, CRUX is an intentional living learning cohort for first year university students that desire to be intentional about their pursuit of Jesus as they start university. This comprehensible formational cohort is designed for students to experience how Christ is formed in them coupled with an thorough understanding of Kingdom theology. If you have any questions, please contact Bret Widman, Director of CRUX, at crux@northpark.edu or call at 872-315-6044.
Emergent Grace Art Sale
You are invited to submit an application for a juried art sale to benefit Journey Center of Chicago. No entry fee for submissions or booth fees for this sale. Art sales submissions may include paintings, sculpture, prints, photography, pottery and jewelry. A limit of 20 artists will be selected for this sale. Artists will be asked to donate 20% of sale revenue to Journey Center of Chicago. For an application and additional information, go to journeycenterofchicago.org or email art@journeycenterofchicago.org.
3rd Annual Religious Scholars Program
The CM CARES Foundation believes that supporting today’s vibrant and dedicated religious scholars will help ensure strong faith-based communities tomorrow. The CM CARES Religious Scholar program was created to support graduate-level students who are pursuing advanced degrees and are committed to ministry as a career. Students of all faiths are encouraged to apply. Fifty scholarship winners will each receive $5,000 to help pay tuition, fees, books or other costs of attending school during the 2019-20 academic year. The application period runs February 15th -April 19th, so students should apply as soon as possible. Winners will be announced in June. For more information contact Deb Auger at dauger@northpark.edu.
CBE International 2019 Student Paper Competition
Three students will have the honor of presenting their research papers at CBE International’s 2019 conference in Houston, TX, to an audience of advocates and leaders within the evangelical church (August 2-4, 2019). All papers may also be considered for publication in one of CBE’s award winning journals. Submit a paper between 2,500 and 5,000 words in length. Papers must address an aspect of biblical gender equality related to the theme of the conference (see page 2) or the biblical basis for shared leadership and authority of men and women (CBE’s mission). Papers previously written for a class that address one of the themes above are acceptable for submission. Submission Deadline is May 5, 2019 at 11:59 pm CDT (GMT-5). Email conferences@cbeinternational.org with your paper as an attachment, and type “Student Submission” in the subject line. Final decisions regarding submissions will be emailed June 7, 2019. CBE appreciates every submission.
The Proof for the Truth Apologetics Conference
Can you defend your faith? This conference is designed to engage with other believers and to learn the scientific, historical, archaeological, philosophical, and non-Biblical evidence for the faith. Real questions deserve real answers. If you want to learn how to accurately and confidently defend the faith make sure you are in the building. If you are skeptical or seeking answers to tough questions you should be in the building as well. All are welcome! Come willing and ready to learn, fellowship, and engage! Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Friday, May 3, 2019 at 5:30 PM – Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 5:00pm, New Life Covenant Church, 3400 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60651.