The new U.S. aid package proposed for Pakistan is raising red flags for many U.S. aid groups. The package is billed as part of the U.S. counter insurgency efforts, and that has some groups worried. They’re concerned that the funds could end up in the wrong places, where there’s not much accountability. Couple that with... Continue Reading

Aquinas, Calvin and Hope colleges are among more than 30 U.S. schools teaming up for a new program aimed at encouraging students to use their faith as they explore career goals. The Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education, or NetVUE, launched about a month ago. Shirley Roels, the program’s senior adviser, said members are borrowing... Continue Reading

Belhaven College President Dr. Roger Parrott announced that the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change the name of Belhaven College to Belhaven University, effective January 1, 2010. In making the announcement to faculty, staff, and students, Dr. Parrott noted, “The name change does not change who we are or shift our mission, focus, or... Continue Reading

Cornerstone University is lifting a ban on faculty and staff alcohol use that has stood since the institution was founded 68 years ago. President Joe Stowell told Cornerstone’s 279 employees at a staff meeting that alcohol abstinence — a component of a lifestyle statement that had to be signed every year — is being dropped... Continue Reading

From its inception, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary has been committed to training men for the mission field. Today students and graduates represent twenty foreign countries. Brazil leads all countries in the number of students and graduates. The Presbyterian Church of Brazil has more than 850,000 members. There are four factions in the denomination: liberals, charismatics,... Continue Reading

Belhaven College in Jackson, Miss., soon may become Belhaven University. A decision on whether to change the name likely will be made next month. Already, administrators are asking alumni and students for their thoughts on the switch. “This is something we’ve been examining for quite some time,” Belhaven President Roger Parrott said. Parrott said he... Continue Reading

CARY, NC (ANS) — International Christian ministry Trans World Radio, a pioneer in media missions, changed its name to TWR on November 18, 2009. At the same time, the organization also adopted the positioning statement “Speaking Hope to the World” to fortify its new identity. “While our commitment to radio broadcasting remains steadfast, the name... Continue Reading

“The best kept secret in the PCA” is what a recent visitor called the Bhogpur Children’s Homes in North India. How did it become such a secret? It was no secret in 1964 in the Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPC), which was formed in 1774 by Scottish immigrants. It was in 1964 that the RPC was... Continue Reading

Author Rick James was in Colonial Hall of Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech to talk with students about his book, “Jesus Without Religion.” James is also the publisher of Crupress, which sells materials for campus ministries. James took time to speak with the Collegiate Times in a phone interview about reaching out to college... Continue Reading

Randy and Kathy Arnett haven’t stayed in one place too long since beginning their ministry in the early 1980s. Randy, a Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, and Kathy are both attending classes this semester through the Billy Graham School but have been missionaries to the countries of West Africa since the mid 1980s. The couple... Continue Reading