Conversations

Susan Siaw, Professor of Development Psychology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA [Nov 18, 2012] Over the years, as Christian faculty at Cal Poly Pomona, we’ve paid for an ad to be placed in the campus newspaper.   I was the person who...

Ever Feel Isolated?

Dusty Wilson, Mathematics, Highline Community College [April 15, 2012] — Do you ever feel isolated as a follower of Jesus on a college campus? The Ministry Minutes resonate with the challenges faced by faculty and staff. My co-workers frequently say, “That is...

Leaving 99 for 1

Mark Pritchard, College of Business, Central Washington University [Dec. 4, 2011] — An experience several years ago from our staff & faculty Christian fellowship group at Arizona State gives me cause to reflect on God’s heart as He works in and around us on...

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Phillip A. Bishop, Exercise Kinesiology, University of Alabama[October 9, 2011] — Q: What is the least popular, least attended church function? A: There is evidence that it is prayer, way ahead of whatever is second. And I understand; I find it extremely hard to...

The Value of Community

John Walkup Emeritus, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University [March 7, 2010] — Why should I as a Christian faculty work to develop a sense of community with other believers on campus? My days are already full, and I get fellowship at church....

Because We Need Each Other

Phillip A.  Bishop Kinesiology, University of Alabama Teaching on a secular campus can be lonesome at times.  Grant proposals and research production are team efforts, but preparing for class and writing are often solitary endeavors.  Like many of you I value...