news-category: Christian Life and Service Gardner-Webb School of Divinity’s Annual Advent Devotional Begins on Dec. 2 By Office of University Communications On November 26, 2023 Contributors Include Students, Alumni, Board of Trustees Chair, Administration, Faculty and Staff BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s School of Divinity presents its annual Advent devotional series Dec. 2-25. Edited by faculty and staff from the divinity school, these devotions are contributed by GWU administration, students, alumni, Board of Trustees chair and other faculty and staff from across the campus. Associate Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation Dr. Jim McConnell guides the process of collecting, editing and compiling the daily devotions. He is assisted by Lisa Hollifield, divinity school administrative assistant, and Dr. Cal Robertson, professor of biblical studies. In the introduction, McConnell describes Advent as a celebration of “living in the in-between time” while waiting on the second coming of Jesus. Quoting from Romans 13:11-13, McConnell affirms, “And so, we wait, but, as Paul says, we do so actively, as those who are awake and not asleep. According to Paul, being awake means that we ‘lay aside the works of darkness’ and ‘live honorably.’ Paul calls on his readers to ‘put on the Lord Jesus Christ,’ in effect being enabled by the Spirit to be the presence of Christ wherever we are.” Read the Advent devotionals. Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
News Article Gardner-Webb University Hosts Annual Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 Purple Heart Recipient and Pastor, Cpl. Brandon Blair, Speaks on Sacrifice and Surrender BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Cpl. Brandon Blair, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church in Conway, S.C., spoke at Gardner-Webb University’s Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11. Gardner-Webb hosts the annual celebration of Veterans Day to honor […] Office of University Communications | November 11, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb University will Celebrate Veterans Day with Service on Nov. 11 The Featured Speaker is Purple Heart Recipient and Pastor, Cpl. Brandon Blair BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University will host a Veterans Day Service on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Dover Chapel. The featured speaker is Cpl. Brandon Blair, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church in Conway, […] Office of University Communications | November 4, 2024
News Article Pursuing Her Call: Morgan Curtis Strives to Educate Caring and Compassionate Nurses Gardner-Webb Alumna Fully Confident and Prepared by Hunt School of Nursing Faculty BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—As an undergraduate student in the Hunt School of Nursing, Morgan Curtis was already familiar with the high quality, student-centered programs offered by Gardner-Webb University. She knew the nursing faculty to be caring educators and expertly skilled in holistic nursing practice. […] Office of University Communications | November 4, 2024