DLGP

Doctor of Leadership in Global Perspectives: Crafting Ministry in an Interconnected World

Hong Kong VE Assignment

By: on June 21, 2017

Hong Kong VE Assignment   Students Personal Interests           I started my journey to Hong Kong with a detour through Nanning to visit my Uncle. My Uncle Mike is a rogue American that has made China his home for 10+ years. My time with him was fascinating. I got to meet…

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A Listening Ear

By: on June 21, 2017

Author’s note.  In place of visual elements, I have opted for audio only.  As one who deals with the reality of diminished vision myself, I am keenly aware of the challenges faced by people who have diminished or no sight.  I thought it to be a worthy endeavor to capture a few little pieces of…

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Communism and Christianity – a learning experience

By: on June 21, 2017

I headed to Hong Kong with a different perspective than our Cape Town advance. My heart and mind was filled with expectation of being with dear friends. I knew we’d be learning and experiencing fantastic things but it paled in comparison with the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation of friends—if not family—crazy uncle and all.

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Culture Is Not Always Risky!!!

By: on June 21, 2017

Introduction One of the outcomes of our program is to “gain an advanced understanding and integration of ministry in relation to the dynamics of globalization and leadership.” Culture helps to define situations, attitudes, values and sometimes our careers. When we look at culture, it helps us to identify how we fit in based on our…

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Garfield Harvey – Spotlight Story

By: on June 21, 2017

Nominated for numerous awards throughout his music career, Garfield is a versatile composer and musician who studied Professional Music at Berklee College of Music. His years of experiences has led to his current vocation on the music staff at Christian Life Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he oversees the orchestra as composer and conductor.…

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Marc Andresen Spotlight Bio Story

By: on June 21, 2017

Marc has been heard to say, “I am never happier than when I am teaching the Bible.” That passion has played out in several disparate arenas. A contributing experience to his commitment to Bible teaching came in the early 1980s, during the ten years that Marc was Associate Pastor at Columbia (California) Presbyterian Church. Marc…

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Jason Kennedy: A Student Spotlight

By: on June 21, 2017

Who is Jason Kennedy?  Hailing from Texas, but rooting for the Oklahoma Sooners, Jason Kennedy is the youngest of 3 children born to Dean and Sandie Kennedy.  Jason grew up in a nuclear family where his mother and father have never divorced and instilled a work ethic into him.  The Kennedy’s were pretty typical in…

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Colleen Batchelder: Spotlight Bio Story

By: on June 21, 2017

 Colleen Batchelder                              “The place God calls you to is the place where your deepest gladness and the world’s deepest hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner   Colleen’s greatest passion is to be the hands and feet of Christ to those who fear…

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Phil Goldsberry: Spotlight Bio Story

By: on June 21, 2017

Phil Goldsberry lives up to the title of his book, Life in the Dash: A Closer Look at the Not-So-Fine Line Between Birth and What Happens Next, that he published in 2007.  In his book he encourages everyone to live the life that they want to be spoken about when the inevitable happens.  His prescribed…

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Kevin Norwood Spotlight Bio Story

By: on June 21, 2017

                Kevin Norwood   Kevin started in youth ministry under Paul Abner at Lakeside Assembly in Oklahoma City in 1987.   Paul was a veteran youth minister who had been at Lakeside for fifteen year.   After serving with him for five and half years, as one of the nations…

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Aaron Peterson: Student Spotlight Bio Story

By: on June 21, 2017

Who is Aaron? Aaron is a working priest.  Working priests are men and women throughout the world who pastor churches and hold jobs and receive an income outside of the church.  This photograph explains that.  Taken in Uganda while on a visit to bond with his 18 year old son, train church planters, deepen friendships,…

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Pablo Morales – Student Spotlight Bio Story

By: on June 21, 2017

Pablo Morales is a Christian Theologian and Ordained Pastor who loves God, loves teaching, loves people, and loves diversity. He has a passion for helping people from all backgrounds learn God’s Word in a way that is clear and relevant. That is why he enjoys so much explaining the Gospel to people who are seeking…

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A Shared Experience (Year in review)

By: on June 21, 2017

In a few months I’ll turn 50, a number that is high enough to mean I’ve crested the hill and I’m proceeding down the other side. Why in the world would one take on another responsibility, another degree, when the majority of my professional life is already behind me? What’s the point? Adding to such…

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2016 First Year-End Review … “Who Sees”

By: on June 21, 2017

He sees every person’s heart and even understands why we live the way we do. El-Roi (You-Are-The-God-Who-Sees) “The Lord looks from heaven; he sees all the sons of men; from His dwelling place He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their…

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Martineau: Year-In-Review

By: on June 21, 2017

It is amazing how fast these past two years have gone by. When I started the George Fox DMIN LGP program I wasn’t sure if I could make it. Now I’m not sure how I made it this far in ministry without this program. This program has broadened my ministry approach and given me a…

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