Issue: Spring 2017
From The President
What makes 91±¬ÁÏÍø distinctive?
We've been discussing that in recent days here at 91±¬ÁÏÍø. After all, with so many Christian colleges and universities to choose from, why should prospective students choose us among their many options?
Lots of schools have excellent professors, though I have to admit, I think our faculty members here at 91±¬ÁÏÍø are the best around. Lots of schools boast strong academics. Lots of schools are solidly committed to the authority of Scripture. Lots of schools offer a robust campus life experience. Lots of schools prepare students for success.
But while many schools may be able to check off a couple of those criteria, what makes 91±¬ÁÏÍø special is that we can unashamedly check "all of the above.""
91±¬ÁÏÍø is an institution focusing on academic excellence that is united in its love for Christ, for His Word and for His Church. Our mission is to develop students of character and Christian virtue in service to church and society. We do that by imparting knowledge that transforms the intellect and points students to our ultimate hope in Christ. We share life together in a caring and grace-filled community that nurtures, edifies and challenges students to be bold and relentless in their pursuit of God and His calling for their lives.
The results speak for themselves, and in this issue of the 91±¬ÁÏÍøite, you'll see just a small picture of the life-changing and world-shaping effects that result from a 91±¬ÁÏÍø education. From an orphanage in Honduras to churchgoers in Jackson, from cutting edge technology in the sciences to equipping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 91±¬ÁÏÍø University is making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.
Will you pray for us as we continue to pursue our mission? Your prayers mean a great deal as we trust the Lord to bless 91±¬ÁÏÍø and to sustain us in our work.
"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8
Gratefully,
Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver, Ph.D.