Harvard Law Students Probe Sociologist's Acclaimed Book
by Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer
Christians are called to reflect their faith in all spheres of life.That was one of the themes explored by students involved with Christian Union's ministry at Harvard Law School as they gathered online during the summer to explore and debate sociologist James Davison Hunter's To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, & Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World.
"We have an opportunity to bring the Church to a place of impact, and we should think long and hard about the ways we can best do that," said Austin Steelman, Harvard Law '16.
Dear Friends,
God is moving in extraordinary ways to develop Christian leaders of wholehearted devotion to Him. Christian Union was founded in 2002 to transform our nation and world by developing and connecting bold Christian leaders. In each issue of Christian Union News, we hope you will find reason to be deeply encouraged as well as reason to seek God and to grow in his grace and love.
"Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who stand by night in the house of the Lord! Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the Lord!" — Psalm 134
Trickle Down Culture
By Eric Metaxas
Hosted at ChristianUnion.org
Does God want us to change the world? And if so, how? If you're in a hurry, let me cut to the chase: a.) yes — and... b.) by doing what the Clapham Circle did: proving their faith through works, mostly among the poor and powerless, and working among the rich and powerful.
There's a little more to it, but if you must run, there's the nuance-free answer which, like a sack lunch, you may take with you.
If you can stay, I'll begin by telling you about...
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Religion & Democracy
By Clay Christensen
Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
In this short video, watch as Clay Christenson from the Harvard Business School explains why religion is crucial for a successful democratic form of government. (1:39)
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The Danger of Not Recognizing Campus Religious Groups
By Karen Swallow Prior
TheAtlantic.com
This fall, California State University revoked the official club status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship groups across its 23 campuses. InterVarsity was founded in 1938 and hosts nearly 1,000 chapters across the country today; it allows any student to be a member, but requires its leaders to affirm its "doctrinal basis," which includes belief in the Bible's "trustworthiness." This statement has led some chapters to...
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Leading and Learning
By Eileen Scott
Senior Writer, Christian Union: The Magazine
From Africa to Ithaca, Nicole Mensa, Cornell '17, is serving people and sharing the message of God's love and compassion.
A native of Ghana, Nicole came to Cornell for a top-flight education and to experience another culture; because of her participation with Christian Union's leadership development ministry at Cornell, she is also growing in her knowledge of the Bible and...
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Dear Friends,
God is moving in extraordinary ways to develop Christian leaders of wholehearted devotion to Him. Christian Union was founded in 2002 to transform our nation and world by developing and connecting bold Christian leaders. In this issue, you will find reason to be deeply encouraged as well as reason to seek God and to grow in his grace and love. Welcome to Christian Union's eNewsletter.
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." — Habakkuk 2:14
Why Leaders?
By Matt BennettFounder and President, Christian Union
Christian Union's vision for changing culture requires reaching an especially influential segment of the US population with the Gospel. The need is profound; the worldview of this unreached people group affects us personally, shaping our economy, government, media, and education. Read more >
A Fresh Take on Culture Change
By Sarah CampMarketing and Communications Director, Christian Union
Within every society there are those positioned by gifting, calling, and circumstance with disproportionate influence over those around them.
Christian Leaders Have Always Shared Four Traits Throughout History
As a pastor and author, Dr. Crawford Loritts has witnessed first-hand the widespread disregard for the talents and abilities God bestows on individuals. Why? Because more often than not, lining up God-given gifts with our own desires takes precedence, rather than working to understand His heart, mind, and will. Loritts explains in Four Traits of a Leader:
Cornell Alumni Passionate about Christian Leadership Development
For Cornellians Erik and Trasey Codrington, extending the love of Jesus Christ to students in the Ivy League reflects the grace they have received from God themselves. Erik and Trasey met as undergraduates at Cornell in the 1980s, when the university was what they would describe as a "spiritual desert."
Cornell Alumni Passionate about Christian Leadership Development
For Cornellians Erik and Trasey Codrington, extending the love of Jesus Christ to students in the Ivy League reflects the grace they have received from God themselves. Erik and Trasey met as undergraduates at Cornell in the 1980s, when the university was what they would describe as a "spiritual desert."
by Eric Metaxas
Does God want us to change the world? And if so, how? If you're in a hurry, let me cut to the chase: a.) yes – and...b) by doing what the Clapham Circle did: proving their faith through works, mostly among the poor and powerless, and working among the rich and powerful.There's a little more to it, but if you must run, there's the nuance-free answer which, like a sack lunch, you may take with you.
If you can stay, I'll begin by telling you about the night talkshow host Dick Cavett and I went to see Mickey Rooney perform. This is not a joke.
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
For almost two decades I have traversed this nation and the world, encouraging students and campus ministry leaders to seek God for revival and awakening. I am passionate about seeing transformation in the Church and in culture at large. Too often, however, I see well-meaning leaders, when considering revival and awakening, skip past the “who” and move on to the “what.” Here is the “what.” Revival is the large-scale bringing of life back into the Church. Awakening is the large-scale effect of revival in the Church upon those who aren’t presently following Jesus. The important questions are these: “To whom are we being revived?” and “To whom is the culture awakened?” We are the best agents for transformation when we carefully consider these two questions.
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
The book of Galatians, one of two key New Testament books of the Reformation, was written to explain the nature of spiritual freedom in contrast to spiritual slavery. Understanding freedom in Christ liberates the lover of God in powerful, extraordinary ways. Not surprisingly, misunderstanding this great doctrine leads to spiritual frustration, hardship, and slavery.
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
From his study of the Scriptures recorded in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet Daniel learns that the Babylonian exile will last 70 years. He immediately responds by pouring out his heart to God; making supplication for the forgiveness and restoration of his captive people. At the very beginning of his pleas for mercy, a word goes out into the heavens. The angel Gabriel is dispatched to inform Daniel of the coming Messiah who will atone for sin and inaugurate everlasting righteousness.
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
If you Googled the phrase, “What is most important?” you’ll find a diversity of answers. Some say it’s making more money to enable them to do what they love most. Some say it’s being physically healthy or spending time with family, while others prioritize being happy or knowing their purpose. The list could be as long as there are people. What is most important to you?
Day Thirty-seven - Evening Devotional
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
This is what faith looks like for a mother with a sick child, which begs the question, what does faith look like for the Christian who desires for God to change a community or a nation?
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
A Prayer and Fasting Devotional
Can There be Good without God? Nate Otey '15 and Corinne Tu '13 Present Case for Necessity of Creator
"If we're going to have a discussion on ethics, let's be ethical in giving up our seats and moving forward so that others can sit," exhorted moderator Jordan Monge in Harvard's Science Center Auditorium C. Typically used for large science lecture courses and having a seat capacity of 350, Harvard students of all faith backgrounds (and no faith backgrounds) crowded into the auditorium, leaving it completely filled—including the entirety of the floor space and standing room in the back.
It is estimated that 430 people were present at the fall semester debate hosted by Harvard College Faith and Action (HCFA) and Harvard Community Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics (HCHAA). Harvard College Faith and Action is a leadership development ministry supported and resourced by Christian Union.
