Monday / November 22, 2010

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The Old Story, New for Today

Our Bible is a dynamic book filled with the Lord’s mission to reach the nations and glorify His name.

During the past week, Dr. Bryan Beyer, a professor from Columbia International University, brought the Bible to life for our class. He taught that from the beginning of time the Lord used the Israelites as His missionaries in order to exemplify His love and glory. We learned that the Old Testament was not simply a story about …

Monday / November 15, 2010

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Many authors, one purpose. The New Testatement

This week, I learned so much.  When we began studying the New Testament, I had no idea we would end up drawing mandalas, listening to music, and spending time at Callaway Gardens, but through this time, I realized the New Testament isn’t just about head knowledge.

While explaining the history of the gospels, Pastor Greg Brown revealed how these books are each unique because of the differences in character of their authors.  God worked through these …

Thursday / November 11, 2010

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A Third World Experience

A Third World Experience

To hear the different expectations of SIFAT were humorous to say the least. No one was exactly sure what we were going to be doing so there were numerous rumors circulating campus regarding everything from what to pack to what we were going to be doing. The time finally came for us to begin our trek to Lineville, Alabama (where SIFAT is located). Upon arriving, Nate, one of the staff at SIFAT, gave us …

Wednesday / November 10, 2010

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Christ’s Ultimate Sacrifice

Towards the end of class today, Pastor Greg Brown took us to Callaway Gardens and gave us some time to meditate. I began to write. want you all to know in my pursuit of being honest and transparent, I am struggling. This week has been difficult for me in a lot of ways. The Lord is getting in my face about things and I have to choose who I am going to …

Tuesday / November 9, 2010

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Humbled at SIFAT

Well it’s been another crazy week at Impact. It’s hard to believe that it is almost Thanksgiving. I have been learning so much lately. I have had convictions and times where I have just had a truly humbling experience. I’ll share with you how the past week has looked. We went to a place in Alabama called SIFAT (Service In Faith And Technology). Their website is www.sifat.org. The first night we were there, we learned …

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Leadership coaching from Chick-fil-A

Leadership coaching from Chick-fil-A

Monday morning we had the privilege of hearing from

Matt Thompson sharing with students after class.

Chick-fil-A Operator, Matt Thompson (he operates a Chick-fil-A Spartanburg, SC). He spoke to us in depth about two specific letters in the acronym S.E.R.V.E- the R which stands for reinvent continuously and the V which stands for value results and relationships. In order to reinvent continuously, he encouraged us not to be a problem identifier, but a problem solver. The …

Sunday / November 7, 2010

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Class this week – New Testament

Introduction to New Testament, Nov. 8-10, will be taught by Greg Brown, pastor of Western Heights Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ga., and father of IMPACT 360 alumni Chelsea Brown who made him promise not to be boring. Early in his career, Dr. Brown taught ethics and religion at Mercer University. He decided to be a pastor when he realized he wanted to tell his students all the answers to the questions. He’s excited about teaching …

Wednesday / November 3, 2010

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Faith, Economics and Poverty, taught by Dr. Anthony Bradley

Faith, Economics and Poverty, Nov. 1-3, taught by Anthony Bradley, visiting professor at The King’s College and The Acton Institute. If he looks familiar, it may be because you’ve seen Dr. Bradley on CNN or Fox News. He’s often called to comment on current issues in America including hip hop, youth culture, issues among African Americans, the American family, welfare, education and modern international forms of social injustice, slavery and oppression. One IMPACT alum suggests …

Tuesday / November 2, 2010

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A Block Party with a Purpose

On October 23 IMPACT 360 students joined with Toni Branyon, Director of Communities in Transformation to create an event in a local community. Take a look, it was a great event.

Block Party – CIT, Walton Communities & IMPACT 360 from IMPACT 360 on Vimeo.