(This oped originally appeared in The Christian Post on Feb. 27, 2023.) As a church historian, it has been interesting to see how Christians have responded to the recently concluded revival at Asbury University. Some people thanked God for the outpouring of His spirit, while others cautiously encouraged the revival but warned that only time […]
“Good Day PA,” ABC27’s daily lifestyle program, featured a report in January 2023 on human trafficking, noting that Lancaster County had the highest number of human trafficking offenses filed in the state from 2017-2021. The program featured a conversation with leaders from She’s Somebody’s Daughter, which began in 2012 as an awareness initiative about the […]
In an ever-changing and sometimes stress-filled culture, emotions like sadness, depression, anger, hopelessness and more can be common. Therefore, keeping one’s mental health in check is paramount. On March 2, for the second consecutive year, Lancaster Bible College Health & Wellness will host Fresh Check Day on the college’s Lancaster campus. Initiated by the Jordan […]
(This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 ECHO Magazine.) Music is more than catchy phrases and a tune good enough to stick in your head. Music is relatable as it brings stories together. A community can be served in many ways, but the language of music seeps deep into the lives of those who […]
This spring, the Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School Counseling & Social Work Department will host a useful and timely workshop on play therapy for those studying or serving in the field. The in-person workshop, titled “Let’s Play! Using Play Therapy in Clinical Practice,” is set for 9 a.m. to noon April […]
Feliz año nuevo! Team members from the Lancaster Bible College’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams rang in the new year over 3,400 miles from Lancaster County in Tenerife, Spain. There, they spent 10 days ministering to the local community through a shared love for the sport of volleyball. “I loved my time in Spain sharing […]
The newest episode of “American Pickers,” one of the most popular reality shows on television and a hit for The HISTORY Channel, features the family business of a Lancaster Bible College Pastoral Ministry major. In the episode titled “Junkyard Jewels,” airing at 9 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 15, Cooper Ray (’24) introduces the Pickers to […]
International students who decide to call Lancaster Bible College home—whether on campus or online—have a dedicated ally in their corner. LBC’s English as a Second Language Specialist Chantelle Patschke works alongside international students who may be new to the United States and speak primarily in another language. A new part-time position created in 2022, Chantelle’s […]
(This article was published on Feb. 5, 2023, in LNP | LancasterOnline.) By Jason Guarente | LNP Staff Writer The greatest scorer in Lancaster Bible College history was once a player no one bothered to recruit. To say coaches missed Jordan Shewbridge isn’t quite right. They failed to imagine what he might become. A lot […]
Is college worth it? You’re a high school student thinking about the next chapter of life; how could you ignore it when so many people keep asking you, “What are you going to do after you graduate? Have you applied to any colleges? What career are you looking into?” You’ve considered college and, like many, […]