Kilns College Blog
Hello, Again!
May 10th, 2012Hey everyone, Jen here! I wrote for the blog a while back, and… I’m back! I finished up my one year diploma at the Kilns last Spring, and, well, I’m still here. I can’t get enough of the Kilns, so I’m continuing on toward my Associates—one class at a time.
I just finished taking “Business as Mission” this term, and I loved it. I’m definitely more business minded than anything else, so this class has been spectacular. Larry Sharp, Director of Strategic Partnerships at IBEC Ventures, is my professor, and he has so much to offer. The class is very hands-on, and that is exactly what works for me.
My final project is putting together my own business in another country—it’s so exciting! I only have one more week to finish it up, and I know that Larry has so much more to share about the topic, so leaving for the summer is going to be difficult.
My friends and fellow students in the other classes at the Kilns have enjoyed their classes too—I almost wish I had taken the New Testament Greek class in addition to BAM, but that might have been just a LITTLE too much on my plate with working full time.
SO, I’m excited to be back writing for the Kilns blog, and I’m hoping to get something new up every week (hold me to it, guys!). Meet some of the professors, chat about some of the new classes coming up this fall… be looking out for it! If you have anything you want to hear more about in the blog, leave me something in the comments!
Kilns Spring Kickoff with Dr. Darrell Bock
January 11th, 2012Spring 2012 Kickoff is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Darrell Bock will be speaking on“Issues Tied to the Gospel: Is the Gospel Bigger than the Cross and Forgiveness?”
Dr. Bock is Research Professor of New Testament Studies and Professor of Spiritual Development and Culture at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has earned international recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany) and for his research in Luke-Acts historical Jesus. He is also Editor for Christianity Today, has authored more than twenty books, and is a New York Times Best Selling author. We’re thrilled to have this New Testament scholar speak at this year’s Kickoff!
This event is a great event to meet Kilns faculty, administrators and students, as well as enjoy the dessert and coffee bar!
Mark your calendars and join us Sunday, Jan. 15th at 7pm at the Kilns Bookstore!
Meet Kilns Student Ambassador
November 14th, 2011Hear from Kilns Student Ambassador, Megan Swenson, and be on the lookout for more posts from her.
Snow is here! Well, it may not be sticking on the ground, but the snowflakes fell on my nose last week, and that’s good enough for me! The time is here to cozy in, grab a book, and watch the snow pile up outside. Imust say, it’s a bummer that we don’t get to watch the leaves change, but for all you snowboarders/skiers, it’s a happy day! What’s your favorite snow activity? Book? Cold-weather activity? Look for me at Starbucks, knitting, enjoying a hot drink, and “chillin”.
The Spiritual Metrics Conference
October 20th, 2011This weekend, our President, Ken Wytsma, will be speaking at the Spiritual Metrics Conference at Eastern University. The conference focuses on how to measure impact and effectiveness in the church, NGO’s and academia. Are there good ways of measuring that impact? Are there churches, mission agencies and development who are already attempting to measure spiritual impact? This conference is designed to place to prayerfully tackle those issues.
Recruiting Continues!
October 10th, 2011
Kilns College had a great week in Denver last week. The college fairs and school visits were a blast and we got connected with a lot of students. This week Kilns College is going to Portland to continue recruiting at high schools and college fairs. If you are in the Portland area, let us know. We’d love to connect with you!
Denver College Fairs
October 4th, 2011
This week, Kilns College will be participating in the Denver Area Youth for Christ College Fair Circuit. This is a great opportunity for students to come and see what Kilns College is all about. Melissa will also be giving presentations and meeting students at 10 different schools! If you are in the Denver area make sure you visit one of the 4 college fairs and find the Kilns College table. We would love to talk with you!
Be the Change Conference
September 22nd, 2011
Our President, Ken Wytsma, will be the keynote speaker at Be the Change Conference at Baylor University this week in Texas. He will be giving a talk titled “Give Your Life Away” on Saturday morning. Be the Change is an annual student-led event designed to offer the Baylor community an intentional look at how God is working around the globe. This year’s conference will focus on Engaging in Justice.
Fall Kickoff Is Around The Corner
September 8th, 2011This Sunday, September 11 at 6pm, is Fall Kickoff. We are happy to have Randy Roberts, President of Western Seminary, as our guest speaker this year as he speaks about “Education in the Life of Faith.”
Randy is a graduate of UC Davis (B.A.), Western Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He joined the Western team full-time in 1987 as Dr. Earl Radmacher’s executive assistant after serving as associate pastor at Lents Baptist Church in Portland, OR. He continued as presidential assistant until 1998 when he shifted to academics, serving as dean of faculty in 1998-99 and as academic dean/provost from 1999-2008. He became Western’s president in May, 2008. Randy teaches courses in spiritual formation, church history, and personal ministry design.
Join us on Sunday at The Kilns Bookstore for dessert, to pick up textbooks and hear from Randy Roberts. We’ll see you there!
Great Oregon Divot is Coming!
September 1st, 2011
Do you like golf? Do you love Kilns College? Then come play in the Great Oregon Divot! On October 15, the annual benefit golf tournament will be taking place at Aspen Lakes Golf Course and benefitting Kilns College. There will be a Hole-In-One Contest, Longest Drive Contest, raffle and much more. There is still plenty of time to sign up. So, grab three friends and go to www.godivot.com to register your group of four. You won’t want to miss this!
Kilns College in Cambodia
August 19th, 2011
Today our very own Melissa McCreery will be joining 9 others on a trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. While there they will be meeting with victims of human trafficking and learning how to support organizations that are doing aftercare work for the victims. It is estimated that there are up to15,000 persons prostituted in Phnom Penh and that 35% of them are trafficked in from China and Vietnam. This will be a visionary trip to see how Kilns College can become involved in helping trafficked victims.
Kilns College has a mission to change the world one student at a time. If you are interested in learning about justice, Ken Wytsma will be teaching a class this fall “A People’s History of Justice in the Modern Era.” Don’t forget registration is still open for classes!