Archive for June, 2010
Welcome to the Team, America
For centuries the USA has been known as the leading missions force of the world. From the American boarders came boatloads and caravans of Caucasian believers faithfully spreading the Gospel to the indigenous peoples of the surrounding nations. But times are changing.
Aiding Africa
It is the testimony of our global interns how counterproductive it is when the West simply send bags of food to Africa. Comments from the fielded interns coupled with research has lead me to question the effectiveness of foreign aid.
The Story of Bethany International
Today we see BCOM, but prior to BCOM there was only a congregation gathered in a place called Bethany Chapel and a pastor named Theodore Hegre. From the congregation emerged five families with a sincere conviction that the Lord wanted them to do something unique…
Future Plans
This post was written by Jessica Macfarlan who is currently in her senior year at BCOM. Her past experiences have cultivated in her this understanding:
Saved by Slave
The ropes mercilessly held fast the slaves wrists to the weary wooden post. His hands were helplessly bound; not even enough room to wiggle a finger in the intensity of the pain. The whip cracked only inches away from his left ear as it licked his shoulder.
On the Move
The mindset behind BCOM, I feel, is this: “We’re a family closely knit together and on the move!” This past Saturday some global interns came back from the Philippines. After a week of debriefing they will be heading off campus again to whatever the Lord directs them to.
Reality Check
This post was written by Esther Byington, a senior at Bethany who has just returned from her global internship in Africa.
How Bible College Equates to Hacky Sack
Believe it or not, playing hacky sack and going to a Bible college has one thing in common! If you’re intending on going to BCOM, or any Bible college for that matter, then read this post. Trust me, it just might keep you from looking silly as a freshman.
