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Posted on April 29, 2020

SVC Finalists Part Three: Building On-campus Transformation

For three Social Venture Challenge teams, Thursday night's Final Showcase is a chance to build transformation on campus. Meet the teams and their creative startups.

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Posted on April 29, 2020

How to Launch Your Career During an Economic Crisis

In 2008, Mike Schnakenburg, Lucy Mull, and Andrew Breton graduated during the Great Recession—and Dan Stevens ’06 started his own business. Hear their stories and sage advice for this year’s graduating class.

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Posted on April 28, 2020

SVC Finalists Part Two: Impact on the North Shore

Meet two Social Venture Challenge finalists teams who are poised to make an impact here on the North Shore. On Thursday they go head-to-head with five other teams in the Final Showcase.

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Posted on April 27, 2020

SVC Finalists Part One: Empowering Women in Uganda and Ethiopia

Seven student teams are preparing for the most entrepreneurial Social Venture Challenge finale yet. First, meet two teams who are developing creative plans to empower women in Africa.

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Posted on April 27, 2020

“Overflow with Hope” Devotional | April 27

"What would it look like for you to become disciplined with looking at the promises and big picture of God’s plan in your life?" writes Ireland Gibbs ’20.

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Posted on April 27, 2020

20 Virtual Excursions to Satisfy Your Hunger for Adventure

Out of necessity, the world is “virtualizing” itself, which means there are new things to do on the internet. Here are some ways you can stay put and go somewhere.

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Posted on April 24, 2020

Confidence in a Season of Unknown

When Elizabeth Mulley ’19 thinks about what it feels like to walk into the hospital as a nurse's aide during this season of COVID-19, she likens it to some of her most nerve-wracking experiences as a La Vida sherpa.

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Posted on April 20, 2020

Rebuilding the Local Church, Six Feet Apart

Churches across the country have quickly shifted operations to accommodate the new reality in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two alumni pastors share how their congregations are "refocusing on what's important."

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Posted on April 20, 2020

“Overflow with Hope” Devotional | April 20

In our strange new reality of digital worship services, Matthew 18:20 still rings true: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." 

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Posted on April 17, 2020

New Chaplain, Bob Whittet, Ready to Go the Distance

After the search committee reviewed the applications of over 200 chaplain candidates from around the globe, Bob Whittet’s among them, the committee realized that the person they needed was already here.

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Posted on April 17, 2020

13 Books by Gordon Authors to Read During Your Extra Time at Home

Weeks deep into stay-at-home guidelines, you may be feeling a little restless. Why not try a new book? From politics and religion to books for young readers, check out this list of reads penned by Gordon authors.

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Posted on April 13, 2020

“Overflow with Hope” Devotional | April 13

"My challenge for you right now is to take a few minutes and examine what you are fearful of. What is making you anxious? Acknowledge that before the Lord, and then re-read Psalm 29. Be reminded of his sovereignty over your life and your circumstances."

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