In the college programs at Bethlehem, we aim to graduate men and women who are ready to witness for Christ with wisdom and wonder for the rest of their lives. Fulfilling that aim requires not only intellectual but also spiritual formation during a student’s time here. Therefore, we seek to shape students’ desires by developing […]
In lieu of the normal prayer letter, I’d like to share with you a note that I sent to our faculty in light of the global events of the last week. Like me, I’m sure that many of you are following in some measure the unfolding conflict in Ukraine. In addition to providing an opportunity […]
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire,” said a Nobel prize winner.[1] Trustee Justin Taylor puts it this way: “Christian education recognizes the insufficiency of merely receiving, retaining, and relaying notional knowledge (1 Corinthians 8:1; Matthew 7:21–23), but insists that…our study results in delight.”[2] No wonder the […]
With the dawning of a new year, many of us have lofty goals and ambitious resolutions. Assuming our goals and resolutions are God-honoring, it’s great to set them and humbly seek to achieve them for His glory. In fact, we can be confident that in 2022 there await us “good works, which God prepared beforehand, […]
Mission is what we do. Vision is what we will see, if our vision is successful. At Bethlehem College & Seminary, our mission is simple: We teach students. That is, under the authority of God’s inerrant word, we exist to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of […]
It is a huge understatement to say that I am not a social media influencer. I have Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts that I rarely use. I think I might even have a Snapchat account that I used to keep tabs on my son when he was younger. Beyond that, I have very little online […]
In sports, to win is to defeat the adversary. If you have simply “held them at bay,”x or kept them from scoring a point, you have not won. To win, you must score. The purpose of the competition is not to walk away with a participation medal, but with the trophy. In martial arts, to […]
INTRODUCING BOAZ PRINCE COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA 2022 GRANTEE ALEX STEDDOM INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FUND Dear Friends, The mission of Bethlehem College & Seminary is simple: Under the authority of God’s inerrant word, Bethlehem College & Seminary exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through […]
There are numerous times during my week where I simply forget. Ask my wife and she will tell you I frequently forget where I put my truck keys. My boys will tell you that I often forget telling them they could stay up late on Friday and watch a movie (even as I confidently assert […]