/blog/ The Official °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Blog en-us Tue, 12 May 26 10:15:54 -0600 Tue, 12 May 26 10:15:54 -0600 °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï webmaster@nbc.edu (Webmaster) webmaster@nbc.edu (Webmaster) /blog/31917/dr-ron-blake-named-vp-for-institutional-advancement-at-nazarene-bible-college °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï welcomes Dr. Ron Blake as the first VP for Institutional Advancement in its 57-year history.  This will be a volunteer position, primarily focused on development and constituent relations.  °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï President Scott Sherwood states, “It feels like a miracle for… Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/31917/dr-ron-blake-named-vp-for-institutional-advancement-at-nazarene-bible-college /blog/31823/spiritual-formation When was the last time you spent four straight hours in silent solitude? Can you remember that far back? Or can you even imagine that much quiet time to yourself? What would you do with the time if you had it? Spiritual Formation is a General Education course at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, required for every major,… Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/31823/spiritual-formation /blog/11187/devotional-thought-how-far-did-jesus-come-for-christmas How far did Jesus come to live with us? I don’t think we really understand it. We might even think that it wasn’t that big of a drop. We should look more carefully at what Scripture says. From Scripture we know that He was in Heaven, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, with… Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/11187/devotional-thought-how-far-did-jesus-come-for-christmas /blog/11186/devotional-thought-the-sovereign-one-is-working-philemon-15-16 Epictetus was born in 55 A.D. in Phrygia and spent his youth as a slave in Rome serving Epaphroditos, Nero’s secretary. Eventually, he became a philosopher with the following perspective. Epictetus taught that much of human suffering is self-inflicted, arising from our attempts to… Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/11186/devotional-thought-the-sovereign-one-is-working-philemon-15-16 /blog/11185/devotional-thought-i-am-the-one-matthew-18-12-14 Jesus said to his disciples, “What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not… Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/11185/devotional-thought-i-am-the-one-matthew-18-12-14 /blog/11179/devotional-thought-coerced-or-an-exercise-in-faith-philemon-8-9-12-14 I was reading, recently, about the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, the father of the current leader. He ruled the communist nation with an iron fist for decades. The article questioned the sincerity of the public display of grief shown at his funeral. Global Post reporter,… Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/11179/devotional-thought-coerced-or-an-exercise-in-faith-philemon-8-9-12-14 /blog/11177/devotional-thought-come-to-me-all-of-you-who-are-weary-and-burdened-and-i-will-give-you-rest-matthew-1128-niv Josh Carter relates the story about nineteen-year-old, Marco Andretti who became the youngest driver to win a major open-wheel race, claiming victory at the 2006 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. Toward the end of the race, as Andretti was running low on fuel, a timely caution flag was waved, allowing him… Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/11177/devotional-thought-come-to-me-all-of-you-who-are-weary-and-burdened-and-i-will-give-you-rest-matthew-1128-niv /blog/11174/devotional-thought-a-spoonful-of-sugar-philemon-4-5-7 When I was a kid, medicine for children tasted awful! My mom would add sugar to the medicine to help me swallow the thing that would make me well again. I think she got the idea from Mary Poppins. You remember...“a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, the medicine go down… Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/11174/devotional-thought-a-spoonful-of-sugar-philemon-4-5-7 /blog/11170/devotional-thought-do-we-really-need-confession-anymore Two theological issues initially drew me to the Nazarene church. One was the article of faith on Holy Scripture, and the other was the cardinal doctrine of Holiness. As with any doctrine considered foundational for a particular group, the doctrine of Holiness is vulnerable to overstatement and… Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/11170/devotional-thought-do-we-really-need-confession-anymore /blog/1170/devotional-thought-i-love-to-tell-the-story One of my father's favorite hymns was "I Love to Tell the Story." Dad loved to tell the stories of how the person of Jesus Christ changed his life and the lives of so many he had come to know. Those stories filled his preaching and were an expression of his calling to spread the… Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1170/devotional-thought-i-love-to-tell-the-story /blog/1168/devotional-thought-big-jobs-need-big-tools “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”  (Philemon 3:3) Before becoming a pastor I was a welder/heavy-equipment mechanic. I worked on bulldozers and such. Whenever I repaired those machines, I often needed specialized tools. For instance, for a… Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1168/devotional-thought-big-jobs-need-big-tools /blog/1166/devotional-thought-we-need-each-other “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, our brother. To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home.” (Philemon 1-2) Once when boarding a flight, the line stopped outside the… Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1166/devotional-thought-we-need-each-other /blog/1165/devotional-thought-when-the-unexpected-happens We all know the value of making plans and submitting them to the Lord. Proverbs teaches us:  Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)   “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”   We make our plans, commit them to the Lord, and move forward by faith. Then the… Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1165/devotional-thought-when-the-unexpected-happens /blog/1163/devotional-thought-stronger-than-dirt A few years back I listened to a sermon on the parable of the Sower. It got me thinking about the word dirt. There was a commercial, years ago, about laundry soap being “Stronger than Dirt.” We are all familiar with the different meanings of dirt and dirty. I thought of terms like… Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1163/devotional-thought-stronger-than-dirt /blog/1139/dr-charles-self-1950-2018 On Thursday, May 24, Dr. Charles Self passed from this life to his eternal reward in Heaven. In honor of Dr. Self’s life, ministry, and love for °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, this Communicator will be dedicated to his memory. Dr. Self served °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï for 16 years. During that… Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1139/dr-charles-self-1950-2018 /blog/1137/2018-graduation-weekend-video The 2018 Graduation Weekend video is now available to view online. Sunday, May 27, First Church of the Nazarene, 3 pm … Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1137/2018-graduation-weekend-video /blog/1131/dr-ron-attig-1951-2018 On Thursday, March 29, our much-loved professor, Dr. Ron Attig, passed from this life to his eternal reward in Heaven. In honor of Dr. Attig’s life, ministry, and love for °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, this Communicator will be comprised entirely of information about Dr. Attig. Dr. Alan Lyke… Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1131/dr-ron-attig-1951-2018 /blog/1083/2017-graduation-weekend-videos The 2017 50 Years of Excellence Celebration and Graduation Weekend videos are now available to view online. 2017 50th Anniversary Convocation Saturday, May 27, Apostles Court, 9 am   2017 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 27, Strickland Chapel, 6 pm … Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/1083/2017-graduation-weekend-videos /blog/903/dcourseweb-mobile If you haven't already heard, the new version of the dCourseWeb Mobile app was released on iTunes and the Google play store. It adds the ability to view your grades, access your active courses, and to be in direct contact with your instructor and peers. Smartphones should be helping you get things… Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/903/dcourseweb-mobile /blog/878/life-time-achievement-award Dr. Gary Haines was awarded a Life-Time Achievement Award "It is with sincere gratitude and recognition of a life-time of faithful ministry as evangelists in the Church of the Nazarene that your church, colleagues, and friends, lovingly bestow this award to you and to your wife,… Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/878/life-time-achievement-award /blog/845/nazarene-bible-college-attains-student-record °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï announced the number of new students beginning degree programs at the college this academic year was the largest in more than 15 years. During the four terms of fall, winter, spring, and summer, 258 individuals began taking classes that will lead them to one of the… Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/845/nazarene-bible-college-attains-student-record /blog/844/the-matsons-retirement Today I attended Dr. Matson’s "last day" reception, which was held in the auditorium of Oliver Hall. Dr. Matson has worked at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï since 2001. In that time, he has held several critical administrative positions. Currently or should I say lastly, he was the Vice President for… Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/844/the-matsons-retirement /blog/813/nbc-grads-serve-in-many-forms-of-ministry Recently, Liz Wiggins was a 2010 graduate of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's Christian Counseling program. Following graduation from °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, she was accepted into a Master's program at Adams State University in Alamosa, CO. Her life since college is an indicator of the quality of education and preparation that °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï grads… Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/813/nbc-grads-serve-in-many-forms-of-ministry /blog/797/rev-norman-moore-nbc-preacher-of-2014 Rev. Norman Moore, Evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene is the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Preacher of the Year for 2014. Rev. Moore will be featured in nightly services in Strickland Chapel February 3 through 6, 2014. The services will be held on the campus of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, 1111 Academy Park Loop, in… Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/797/rev-norman-moore-nbc-preacher-of-2014 /blog/812/45th-oke-bible-reading The 45th Annual Oke Bible Reading Program was instituted at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï in 1969. It is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Norman Oke who served °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï from 1967 - 1980 as Academic Dean, Registrar, and Professor of Theology. The participants in last night's Chapel program have completed the… Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/812/45th-oke-bible-reading /blog/794/nbc-named-one-of-the-most-affordable-online-colleges AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online) recently identified the colleges and universities in Colorado with the most affordable online degree programs. AC Online focused specifically on distance learning options from public and private non-profit institutions with full accreditation. Nazarene Bible… Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/794/nbc-named-one-of-the-most-affordable-online-colleges /blog/784/nbc-awards-first-g-fred-and-grace-e-bertolet-scholarships From left to right: Nazarene Foundation President Ken Roney, scholarship recipient Chance Peter, Church of the Nazarene General Treasurer Marilyn J. McCool, scholarship recipient Shane Weaver, and °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï President Harold Graves. Marilyn J. McCool, general treasurer of the Church of the Nazarene,… Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/784/nbc-awards-first-g-fred-and-grace-e-bertolet-scholarships /blog/767/alan-lyke-appointed-vice-president-for-academic-affairs °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Appoints Alan Lyke Vice President for Academic Affairs °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï President, Dr. Harold B. Graves, Jr., is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alan D. Like as Vice President for Academic Affairs. This appointment was approved by the Executive Committee… Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/767/alan-lyke-appointed-vice-president-for-academic-affairs /blog/761/a-thankful-heart One of our graduates who cannot travel here for graduation weekend sent this note of thanks to the faculty and staff. It is posted here with her permission to do so. Greetings to you in the Name of Jesus! My name is Tracy Hargrove and I am one of the online students of the Class of 2013. Even… Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/761/a-thankful-heart /blog/755/improving-our-students-experience At °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï we are always working to improve our student's experience. You've likely noticed some of the more recent changes that have been made here, but in case you haven't, let us take the opportunity to introduce you to what's been going on. Our website is brand new from… Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/755/improving-our-students-experience /blog/747/flying-files It was another beautiful winter's day here on the Bible College's campus in Colorado Springs. The sky was a deep blue and there were wisps of white clouds coming from the Rocky Mountains. Pikes Peak was still wearing a respectable covering of snow but the rest of the Front Range was clear. The… Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/747/flying-files /blog/727/nbc-announces-first-g-b-williamson-pastoral-leadership-award-recipient °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï President Harold Graves announced the establishment of a new award commemorating excellence in pastoral leadership. The G. B. Williamson Pastoral Leadership Award is named after former Church of the Nazarene General Superintendent G. B. Williamson, who had a vision for a… Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/727/nbc-announces-first-g-b-williamson-pastoral-leadership-award-recipient /blog/715/nbc-christmas-party-2012 This past Friday the annual °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Christmas Party was held in the beautiful Strickland chapel. President Harold and Cheryl Graves hosted this amazing Christmas get together for the faculty, staff, and their spouses to enjoy. Upon entering you were greeted by the sweet smelling scent of candles… Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/715/nbc-christmas-party-2012 /blog/706/hlc-reaccreditation °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has been granted continued accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The next Comprehensive Evaluation visit will be scheduled during the 2020-2021 academic year. In announcing this accomplishment to the… Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/706/hlc-reaccreditation /blog/700/waldo-canyon-fire Many who work at or have visited °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï will not hesitate to tell you the beauty of our Christian college. Our college's structures have always been unique, just like the land it sits on and landscape it provides. Standing at the top of the cement in the center of the college… Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/700/waldo-canyon-fire /blog/699/and-a-good-time-it-was There was excitement in the air when we received an email that we were going to do the birthday bash again. Friday was an exceptional day for having a picnic outside under the red oak tree. It was a perfect day for everyone to gathered in celebration of all the co-workers' birthdays for May,… Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/699/and-a-good-time-it-was /blog/698/g-b-williamson-golf-tournament Once again, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is excited to be hosting the 35th Annual G. B. Williamson Golf Tournament, at the Eisenhower Golf Course. The dual 18-hole courses are located at the United States Air Force Academy. The beautiful courses were named after Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United… Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/698/g-b-williamson-golf-tournament /blog/696/nbc-now-offers-ministerial-education-program-in-spanish °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is pleased to announce the launch of a ministerial education program in Spanish. Classes will be held online using the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï dCourse Web system. The program's first class begins August 27. Timothy McKeithen will direct the program. He brings a wide variety of… Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/696/nbc-now-offers-ministerial-education-program-in-spanish /blog/693/keeping-college-affordable We are pleased to announce that tuition costs for courses taken at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï will remain the same for the 2012-2013 school year as they were for 2011-2012. The administration and Board of Trustees believe that keeping tuition costs low makes it possible for more for more students… Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/693/keeping-college-affordable /blog/688/gods-journey-for-a-gifted-man Faculty, student, and staff joined award-winning songwriter Dave Clark for the spring Songwriting Seminar. As everyone gathered around Dave with his impressive knowledge and understanding of music, they began to understand what a gift God has given this man for songwriting. Dave always knew… Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/688/gods-journey-for-a-gifted-man /blog/681/tribute-to-our-troops Michelle and Dan Benavidez, Gold Star parents of Fallen Hero SSgt Kennith W. Mayne will be walking 1,050 miles on foot from Fort Carson, Colorado to the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall in Marseilles, Illinois. Those who would like to take part in this journey with them can travel by foot,… Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/681/tribute-to-our-troops /blog/677/on-the-road-to-recovery Laurel Matson, Vice President for Marketing and Recruiting, brought this week's blog to our attention. This is a short story about °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Alumni Dennis Irwin. A few weeks ago, we had received word from Dennis, that Harveyville United Methodist Church was destroyed in the… Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/677/on-the-road-to-recovery /blog/670/coming-to-google °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is always looking for new ways to contact and stay involved with our students. On our website, www.nbc.edu, we keep you up to date with the events happening around the campus. For the last few years we have been using Facebook to better engage our students, alumni,… Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/670/coming-to-google /blog/669/considering-financial-aid Financial aid for college students can be a very daunting task at times. At °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, we would like to shine a light into that dark tunnel and help our students down the right path. Most of the time, financial aid is left to the students to endure on their own. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has an amazing… Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/669/considering-financial-aid /blog/665/nbc-in-a-box As I thought about last week's offering "Christian Education a Blast from the Past", I couldn't help but think about who we are and what we stand for. I started writing down some things and before long, I had a huge list going. I was trying to write a blog but it became a sort-of… Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/665/nbc-in-a-box /blog/662/christian-education-a-blast-from-the-past Do you ever stumble across something and not knowing what it is, you feel compelled to investigate? This week, I came across some old news articles dating back to 1964. To my surprise within these articles contained the start of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï our beloved and very own Christian college. Articles like,… Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/662/christian-education-a-blast-from-the-past /blog/660/birthday-bash Last Friday was an amazing day at the college. A few weeks ago everyone had received an email letting us know that we were having a get together to celebrate birthdays during lunch. Many of the staff have been privileged to go to these events throughout the years, but because we haven't had… Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/660/birthday-bash /blog/659/recruiter-road-trip Around campus, the reminder that "we are all recruiters" is a common topic of conversation. At nearly every get-together, we have talked about different ways that we can help recruit God's people to °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. The month of February has been a great month for recruiting. Dr. Janyne… Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/659/recruiter-road-trip /blog/656/scribe-and-scribe-mobile-released °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's Online Christian Education program has made some great strides over the last few months due to changing the way we use Web discussion tools. With all the positive feedback and recommendations from those using Scribe we have continued to make it better for our users. We have implemented… Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/656/scribe-and-scribe-mobile-released /blog/646/hosting-accel-at-nbc On the blustery Tuesday morning, January 10, 2012, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï hosted the monthly meeting for the Alliance of Colleges and Corporations for Education and Leadership (ACCEL) on our Colorado Springs campus. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï benefits greatly through our participation in this professional group of… Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/646/hosting-accel-at-nbc /blog/644/pinching-pennies As the New Year has finally arrived and all the staff is in full force, we begin to set goals and make it a point to cut costs whenever possible. Frequently we evaluate our existing vendors and the services they provide to find the best way possible to save the college money. For example, this… Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/644/pinching-pennies /blog/641/ringing-in-the-new-year-at-nbc As we reflect on 2011, most of us examine the trials and tribulations that we have experienced throughout the past year. This tends to be the starting point to improve ourselves and accomplish even more than we did in the previous year. A tradition is to dedicate ourselves to resolutions that… Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/641/ringing-in-the-new-year-at-nbc /blog/640/merry-christmas-to-all The day has finally come, Christmas is here! We've been waiting all year to celebrate this momentous occasion. This is a time to be grateful and a time for celebration. Today is the day we celebrate the birth of our Savior. He gave up his life to forgive and ultimately rid us of our sins. We… Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/640/merry-christmas-to-all /blog/639/the-week-before-christmas 'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the college We reflect on the memories and all of the knowledge We all come together in this time of year, I think for most it's been one full of cheer! As we pack up our families and get ready for vacation, We are blessed to be together… Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/639/the-week-before-christmas /blog/635/a-christmas-celebration President Harold and Cheryl Graves hosted a Christmas Celebration for faculty, staff, and their spouses to enjoy again this year. This is such a great time of year for everyone to get together in celebration of the Christmas holiday. The air was filled with joyful celebration and fellowship… Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/635/a-christmas-celebration /blog/633/a-week-in-paradise °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Faculty members, Professor Dave Church, Dr. Alan Lyke, Dr. James Russom and Professor Joe Warrington hosted a preaching seminar for the Salvation Army Crestmont Officers Training College in beautiful Rancho Pales Verdes, CA. The seminar was a full week of teaching, training, and… Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/633/a-week-in-paradise /blog/630/gather-and-be-thankful Let's all be reminded why we take these days off for Thanksgiving break. We get lost in the hustle and bustle of work, school, busy schedules, and frantic holiday shopping. Taking these days off allows us to reconnect with the ones we love, reminding each other how appreciated they are, and… Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/630/gather-and-be-thankful /blog/627/scribe-is-in-beta Online Christian Education can be hard at times. So, in an effort to help our adult learners, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has been working on a new Web based class discussion tool to replace Web Access, which is our current solution but really starting to show its age. Scribe, is a HUGE improvement… Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/627/scribe-is-in-beta /blog/626/bidding-blogger-a-fond-farewell It is with real sadness that we must tell you that our blogger has moved on. Mary Phillips has been writing our weekly blog for almost a year and a half. The President’s Sixth Report to the Board of Trustees was her final blog with us. She left us to fulfill a personal dream and along her… Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/626/bidding-blogger-a-fond-farewell /blog/619/presidents-sixth-report-to-the-board-of-trustees An entire year has already passed by since the President presented his fifth Annual Report to the Board of Trustees and the entire °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï family. I can still recall it like it was yesterday. We went over the year's shortcomings, triumphs, and goals for the upcoming year. We saw… Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/619/presidents-sixth-report-to-the-board-of-trustees /blog/615/nbcs-inside-information Under the leadership of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's President Harold B. Graves Jr., the President's Cabinet gathers on a regular basis to discuss important matters regarding our Christian college. The rest of the cabinet consists of our school's Vice Presidents that include; Dr. Gary W. Streit,… Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/615/nbcs-inside-information /blog/613/military-ministry-summit-comes-to-campus This year, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï began working closely on increasing our campus's awareness to our local community. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's debut event, the Military Ministry Summit, specifically reached out to our local military agencies, churches, and Christian leaders. The ongoing mission is to: encourage… Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/613/military-ministry-summit-comes-to-campus /blog/607/hurricane-irene-affects-nbc-family In our connected society, it did not take long to hear about Hurricane Irene blasting through the East Coast last week. Sadly, the storm left many areas devastated. Due to being a campus and an online college, we immediately knew there would be many of our students and instructors affected by… Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/607/hurricane-irene-affects-nbc-family /blog/606/recalling-another-summer-at-nbc I would be mistaken to say that this summer at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï was like any other summer I have experienced on campus. Even with the warm weather and beautiful daily thunderstorms, this summer brought changes, challenges, hardships, and blessings alike for the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï family and those… Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/606/recalling-another-summer-at-nbc /blog/605/major-library-software-upgrade Over the last year, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Trimble Library has been researching and preparing for a major software change to better our library and students. Professor Ann Attig, Library Director, evaluated many systems before choosing to go with Atriuum. After being reviewed by the IT… Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/605/major-library-software-upgrade /blog/602/summer-2011-ccm-orientation Another Counseling for Christian Ministries Capstone group orientation has taken place on °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's campus and left us with more special memories to add to our history books. As many of you know, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï offers a Counseling for Christian Ministries degree, which is completed in a… Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/602/summer-2011-ccm-orientation /blog/595/celebrating-the-life-of-sgt-mark-cofield °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is located in the heart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, which as many of you know is home to a large military presence. While driving around town, you often see signs created by friends and family welcoming their love ones home and thanking them for their service. Although… Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/595/celebrating-the-life-of-sgt-mark-cofield /blog/593/vandal-apprehended-on-nbc-campus A little before 5 AM Thursday morning, two of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's buildings, Williamson Center and Leist Hall, were vandalized. Greg McKenzie, a campus security guard, was the first person to hear the intruder and immediately called the police for support. As a Christian College, we are… Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/593/vandal-apprehended-on-nbc-campus /blog/590/sam-blankenship-memorial After battling with Leukemia since 2008, Sam Blankenship passed away this past Sunday evening, July 3, 2011 at age 39. Sam, his wife Jackie, and his two daughters moved to Colorado Springs in 2003. He and his wife both attended °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï on campus and instantly became part of our… Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/590/sam-blankenship-memorial /blog/587/the-37th-annual-russell-v-delong-sermon-award Every year, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï presents The Russell V. DeLong Sermon Award, which is an annual sermon series. The wonderful Russell V. DeLong family established the award back in 1975. The event requires students to be nominated by their Christian Preaching II professors and are then… Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/587/the-37th-annual-russell-v-delong-sermon-award /blog/581/naz-family-music-camp-comes-to-nbc These days, adult colleges tend to be located in regionally based centers (office buildings with classrooms). Yet °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï remains unique to our area by providing a true campus experience for students attending locally. Due to that fact, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's campus is able to host a variety of… Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/581/naz-family-music-camp-comes-to-nbc /blog/577/check-in-to-nbc Facebook's innovative application called Facebook Places allows users to "Check-in" to a location. The apps purpose is to share where the user is, and what they are doing with their Facebook friends instantly right from their mobile phone. Previously, I tinkered around with the… Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/577/check-in-to-nbc /blog/574/nbc-commencement-2011 Saturday, May 28, 2011 was a clear representation of another great year at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. The sky was clear and the air was warm with an occasional windy breeze that kept your body temperature feeling just right. Dr. Laurel Matson, Vice President for Student Development and Registrar… Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/574/nbc-commencement-2011 /blog/572/great-days-at-nazarene-bible-college A sigh of satisfaction and relief was heard on campus Wednesday afternoon as °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's long awaited Higher Learning Commission Accreditation visit was officially over. During the all-campus meeting in Strickland Chapel where faculty and staff were presented with the summary of… Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/572/great-days-at-nazarene-bible-college /blog/569/nbc-prepares-for-graduation With graduation around the corner, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is getting ready in a variety of ways. The gardens are being tended, fresh paint is being applied to the buildings, and the lawns are being mowed bringing the fresh cut grass smell back to campus. It definitely brings back memories of… Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/569/nbc-prepares-for-graduation /blog/563/an-alumnis-tale-of-gods-will Dr. Alan Lyke, Dean of Online Education, brought this week's blog to our attention. This story is about °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Alumni Linda Francis as she expresses her experiences after graduating from °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. A few weeks ago, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï alumna Linda Francis wrote to those on her… Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/563/an-alumnis-tale-of-gods-will /blog/557/cams-training-brings-campus-and-online-together Students may or may not know that CAMS is a comprehensive academic management system for colleges and universities worldwide that we use right here at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï for our Campus and Online programs. CAMS is so advanced it would take more than a few hundred paragraphs to explain… Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/557/cams-training-brings-campus-and-online-together /blog/554/whether-we-live-or-die-we-are-the-lords This past week brought feelings of grief and sadness around campus that thankfully, we do not have to experience often at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. It began with news of one our online students Rev. William Earl "Shady" Mays, Jr. of Ohio passing away at his home. Later that week we… Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/554/whether-we-live-or-die-we-are-the-lords /blog/548/my-years-at-nbc °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is proud to feature Larry Mancini in his very own Guest Blog. He is our second 1st place °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Experience contest winner. We are thrilled to share his story and hope you enjoy. The trek from New York to Colorado Springs took several days. When the Rocky Mountains with… Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/548/my-years-at-nbc /blog/545/soul-surfer---the-inspiring-true-story-of-bethany-hamilton The night I saw the movie Soul Surfer, I was unsure what to expect. I had previously heard the story of Bethany Hamilton. At 13 years old, she survived a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left arm, and 60% of her blood. In less than one month after the attack, she was ready to show… Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/545/soul-surfer---the-inspiring-true-story-of-bethany-hamilton /blog/543/the-nbc-guest-blog-experience °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is proud to feature Charlotte Angles in her very own Guest Blog. She is one of our two 1st place °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Experience contest winners. We are thrilled to share her story and hope you enjoy. Hello! My name is Charlotte Angles and I am a current °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï online student. Because I… Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/543/the-nbc-guest-blog-experience /blog/541/how-nbc-supports-our-christian-education-adult-students °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï understands our adult students can experience obstacles during their Christian education. Being called into ministry as an adult can be difficult as many have considerably more responsibilities than traditional college and university students do. While trying to support… Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/541/how-nbc-supports-our-christian-education-adult-students /blog/535/christian-school-education-degree-approved-by-acsi °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's Christian School Education degree program has just received approval from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for the next ten years. Beginning this spring, our Christian School Education degree program graduates will be automatically certified by… Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/535/christian-school-education-degree-approved-by-acsi /blog/532/remembering-kevin-beebe---an-nbc-online-student An online student of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's Christian education program named Kevin Beebe sadly passed away this past Sunday. After attending Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, he continued his Christian education at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï where he was finishing is degree in Bible and Theology. Kevin was… Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/532/remembering-kevin-beebe---an-nbc-online-student /blog/527/phones-copiers-and-batteries-oh-my For such a small Christian education institution, there is no shortage of excitement on the campus of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. From our phone connection, to brand new copiers, and all the way to tons of batteries (literally), we constantly strive to maintain and improve our school's condition. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/527/phones-copiers-and-batteries-oh-my /blog/524/sad-and-yet-inspiring-day-on-campus This morning started with an email from Mike Arrambide our VP for Finance. He was writing to remind us that the funeral for Allen Rose was going to take place at 11 am today at Springs First Church of the Nazarene, which is right next-door. Allen Rose was killed a few days back while merely… Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/524/sad-and-yet-inspiring-day-on-campus /blog/523/witness-the-power-of-quotthe-grace-cardquot A few months ago, our °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï blogger received a phone call from a promoter of the new movie out February 25, called "The Grace Card". They had been searching the internet to find Christian colleges with strong social media presences. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï made the cut and the colleges… Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/523/witness-the-power-of-quotthe-grace-cardquot /blog/518/nbc-says-farewell-to-dr-david-phillips This week °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï officially said goodbye to Dr. David Phillips at a special farewell reception held in his honor. Faculty, staff, friends, and family all gathered at the President's Fireside room to wish their blessings upon Dr. Phillips as he begins this new chapter in his… Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/518/nbc-says-farewell-to-dr-david-phillips /blog/515/dcourseweb-wikipedia-page-launch °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's creation, dCourseWeb, and as many of our Christian education online students know, is the Internet-based application °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï utilizes for our online education programs. Previously called dCourse, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï online has been using this learning management system since 2002. One of… Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/515/dcourseweb-wikipedia-page-launch /blog/513/nbc-alum-named-as-leader-of-olivets-edd-program Dr. Houston Thompson, a 1979 graduate of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, has been named the new director for the doctor of education program at Olivet Nazarene University. After the conclusion of his °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Christian education, he went on to earn his doctor of education degree from Trevecca Nazarene… Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/513/nbc-alum-named-as-leader-of-olivets-edd-program /blog/510/nazarene-bible-college-appoints-interim-chaplain °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, recognized for its dedication to Christian education, is currently going through several changes and transitions. When Dr. David Phillips announced his resignation to °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, Dr. Alan Lyke was appointed as the new Dean for Online Education. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Lyke… Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/510/nazarene-bible-college-appoints-interim-chaplain /blog/505/nbcs-take-on-social-media Our society continues to incorporate, and inevitably evolve around the social media phenomenon. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube, statistics on the internet say, "90% of Internet users know at least one social network." As most, if not all students at Nazarene… Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/505/nbcs-take-on-social-media /blog/500/association-of-christian-schools-international-visits-nbc The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) assessment team visited °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï campus this week to evaluate our Christian School Education program. In order to continue our Bible College's approval by ASCI, we must be re-approved every seven years. This rigorous… Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/500/association-of-christian-schools-international-visits-nbc /blog/498/dr-alan-lyke-appointed-as-new-dean-of-online-education Congratulations are in order for Dr. Alan Lyke as he accepts the position of Dean of Online Education. Although it is with great regret that we must say goodbye to Dr. David Phillips who blessed °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï with 13 years of service, we are also pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/498/dr-alan-lyke-appointed-as-new-dean-of-online-education /blog/495/a-new-path-in-the-new-year During the beginning of a brand new year, one can't help but wonder what this New Year might have in store. There are undoubtedly events, challenges, people, and the simply unforeseeable on the horizon that will change °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, and its students. Once a month the Nazarene Bible… Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/495/a-new-path-in-the-new-year /blog/494/preparing-for-a-new-year-of-christian-education The week after Christmas has brought a "New Year" kind of buzz around this Christian education college. Each department is starting to gain their staff members back as we all excitedly wait and prepare for the challenges and experiences next year will bring. The rest of this holiday… Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/494/preparing-for-a-new-year-of-christian-education /blog/492/nbcs-christmas-story As this holiday season arrived, the preparation on campus went into full swing. It's something that most of us here at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï prepare for all year long. All the extra hours and vacation days we have been saving up have finally paid off. Each department approached the finish line of the year's… Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/492/nbcs-christmas-story /blog/490/an-nbc-christmas-celebration Each Christmas holiday, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's President hosts a Christmas celebration for faculty, staff, and their spouses. So, each year we RSVP, dress in our formal winter clothes, and head to the party's destination to celebrate with friends. However, with the day's rather unseasonably… Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/490/an-nbc-christmas-celebration /blog/488/two-nbc-graduates-spread-the-joy-of-christian-leadership °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï graduates, Rev. Manoj Ingle, and his wife Vandana are taking Christian Leadership to the next level. The pair, along with their family, are about to embark on a four month sabbatical mission project to Pune and Maharashtra India. During the month of December, they will… Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/488/two-nbc-graduates-spread-the-joy-of-christian-leadership /blog/484/nnu-officially-teams-up-with-nbc °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï offers our students the Christian education they need to prepare for successful ministry. Although °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï doesn't provide masters programs, our ultimate goal has always been our students' success. Therefore, we have been working in tandem with Northwest Nazarene University,… Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/484/nnu-officially-teams-up-with-nbc /blog/482/early-thanksgiving-celebrations-at-nazarene-bible-college As many campus students are aware, every week °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï hosts a Free Food Tuesday for our students before class. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the anticipation throughout the entire school in palpable. For centuries, it has been a time of enjoying a relaxing and much… Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/482/early-thanksgiving-celebrations-at-nazarene-bible-college /blog/478/facebook-helping-those-called-find-christian-education The social network known as Facebook has come a long way since it began back in 2004. Originally used as a method to stay connected to friends, its current outcome of over 500 million active users most certainly was not expected. Due to its rapid success, Facebook has been able to take on… Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/478/facebook-helping-those-called-find-christian-education /blog/475/tnu-and-nbc-online-education-programs-highlighted On October 31, a Chronicle of Higher Education article " Learning the Art of Virtual Instruction " discussed Trevecca Nazarene Universities desire to join the Christian Online Education revolution amongst a fear that it might be too late for them. In the article, TNU's very own Dr. Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/475/tnu-and-nbc-online-education-programs-highlighted /blog/474/new-music-department-section-launched-on-website °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's Music Ministries program has always had a special meaning to °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï since the doors first opened in 1967. As the very first students began to enroll, their spouses began expressing desire to have ministry training to help with their new assignment. Soon after, their… Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/474/new-music-department-section-launched-on-website /blog/471/leaps-and-bounds-taken-with-recent-encoding-station-upgrades Yes, we realize we just informed you guys about our recent encoding station upgrades, but within this last month we've had to move on to bigger, better, and more importantly newer things! Our old encoding stations were great but the technology was actually quite old. A few weeks ago, one of the… Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/471/leaps-and-bounds-taken-with-recent-encoding-station-upgrades /blog/467/even-adult-education-colleges-learn-something-new-every-day At °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, there was a time not long ago where Facebook was an unknown site by most of our adult education schools. Only until recently have we begun to understand what all Facebook has to offer. With that said, the other day we learned something that changed our whole way of… Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/467/even-adult-education-colleges-learn-something-new-every-day /blog/464/christian-colleges-unite-at-it-summit-in-california This past week, IT members gathered on the west coast in beautiful San Diego, California for the annual Nazarene IT Summit conference. Each year one of our sister school Christian colleges or universities in the US take on the task of hosting this event for participants to congregate. This… Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/464/christian-colleges-unite-at-it-summit-in-california /blog/463/professor-of-higher-education-receives-recognition Dr. Daniel Powers, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï professor of the New Testament as well as Bible and Theology Program Director, was recently recognized for his extraordinary contribution to the New Beacon Bible Commentary 1 & 2 Peter/Jude. The college honored and celebrated him for this was as… Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/463/professor-of-higher-education-receives-recognition /blog/461/our-presidents-5th-annual-report-overview Traces of summer are beginning to disappear while fall officially kicks into gear around campus. In preparation for the Board of Trustees arrival, the lawns were manicured, bushes trimmed, and the remaining flowers held onto all their magnificence for our guests to see. The campus was buzzing… Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/461/our-presidents-5th-annual-report-overview /blog/460/upgraded-student-email-system-released With all the recent upgrades, we deem our new °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï student email program to be the cherry on top of the sundae. Its stunning looks and easy to use features allow us to check off yet another component on our ultimate goals list to make things easier for our online and campus… Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/460/upgraded-student-email-system-released /blog/454/where-the-magic-happens As online students and alumni of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, we all have one thing in common. At one point or another, we had to take on the task of preparing and sending in a student video project. To those who don't know what I'm talking about, I am referring to classes such as Introduction to… Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/454/where-the-magic-happens /blog/449/christian-school-20 Actually more like Christian School 5.0 as last week saw yet another upgrade to our IT infrastructure. At °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï we’re always striving to improve the learning experience of our student’s online studies so server uptime (when you can connect to the college website) is… Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/449/christian-school-20 /blog/446/hole-in-one-for-the-financial-aid-scholarship-fund The Financial Aid Scholarship Annual Golf fundraiser was a huge hit! The G.B. Williamson 33rd Annual Golf Tournament had a great turn out with 118 golfers, 55 hole sponsors, and a genuine hole-in one! USAFA Eisenhower Private Golf Course in Colorado Springs hosted the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï… Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/446/hole-in-one-for-the-financial-aid-scholarship-fund /blog/442/our-little-online-christian-college-a-students-testimony While Christian College campus students get a personnel touch to learning on a daily basis, transferring that to our online students can be somewhat of a challenge. Sometimes we wonder how our students really feel about our distance learning college and the Christian education they're… Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/442/our-little-online-christian-college-a-students-testimony /blog/441/breaking-news-nazarene-bible-college-makes-the-2011-list-of-military-friendly-schools On the long list of Military Friendly Schools for 2011, the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï ranks among the few Nazarene schools and universities they have listed. In a recent article written by Nazarene Communications Network (NCN) news, they stated, "A number of military personnel stationed in… Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/441/breaking-news-nazarene-bible-college-makes-the-2011-list-of-military-friendly-schools /blog/437/a-new-set-of-campus-students-begin-their-christian-education-at-orientation New students were introduced to the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï campus last Saturday at an orientation held in their honor at Strickland Chapel. These students gathered to get their student handbooks, other Christian education material, and to hear firsthand about what to expect of this new and… Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/437/a-new-set-of-campus-students-begin-their-christian-education-at-orientation /blog/436/sharon-matson-achieving-the-new-normal The past five months have been a trying time for the Matson's as they've worked to overcome Sharon's medical concerns. However, as she visited campus last week, she brightened our day and looked fantastic while spending some time to catch up with friends. Sharon Matson is Nazarene Bible… Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/436/sharon-matson-achieving-the-new-normal /blog/434/a-praise-god-moment---dr-mike-worrell Dr. Mike Worrell, a graduate of Nazarene Theological Seminary graced the campus this week by his mere presence alone. He worked at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï for many years as our Registrar and also managed our CAMS system. However, in November of 2007 he experienced a sudden stroke that shocked… Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/434/a-praise-god-moment---dr-mike-worrell /blog/429/shirking-my-duties While sitting here on this beautiful white sand beach in Southern California, I realized I still had a blog to write this week. My problem is, I am over a thousand miles away from the campus at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and don't really have a sense for what's going on there right now. So, I could just tell you how… Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/429/shirking-my-duties /blog/426/nbc-campus-invaded-by-counseling-for-christian-ministries-online-students The Counseling for Christian Ministries (CCM) Orientation was held on campus for their intensive courses this past weekend. There were 22 students who flew in for classes from all over the country to participate. It may have been a little more hot and humid than usual here in Colorado Springs,… Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/426/nbc-campus-invaded-by-counseling-for-christian-ministries-online-students /blog/425/nbc-now-has-1000-likes-on-facebook And we like you, too :) Since 2009, from the lighthearted to the heartfelt, we're grateful to have been able to share the events through the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï weekly blog and our °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Facebook page. The blog first appears on the main °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï website, and is then syndicated to Facebook and… Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/425/nbc-now-has-1000-likes-on-facebook /blog/424/annual-alliance-for-ministry-education-directors-conference The Alliance Directors Conference is held each year on the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï campus. It was a very meaningful time of discussion on how °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï can continue to support the Alliance's goal of ministry preparation. As President Graves spoke, he also shared his vision and support for the partnership that °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has… Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/424/annual-alliance-for-ministry-education-directors-conference /blog/421/bye-bye-blogger It is with real sorrow that we must tell you that our blogger has left the building. Mark Eastlick has been writing our weekly blog since last November. Last week's blog was his final installment. He left us to pursue a wonderful opportunity for his family and another form of Kingdom work. As I… Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/421/bye-bye-blogger /blog/423/musings-about-nazarene-bible-college °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï holds surprises and delights. When I first arrived, the biggest surprise for me was how ecumenical °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is, with students and alumni all over the world. I was also pleasantly surprised by the robust electronic infrastructure supporting online and campus students as well as the college staff. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/423/musings-about-nazarene-bible-college /blog/422/a-lighthearted-look-at-our-year-end-closing The 2009-10 fiscal year is ending and what a great year it has been. We've been blessed with a record enrollment and graduation class! With a hot Colorado Springs' summer upon us, online and campus are much quieter than usual. Much of what is going on is centered around students preparing for… Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/422/a-lighthearted-look-at-our-year-end-closing /blog/420/distance-education-for-military-personnel-worldwide °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is spit-shining a new program for students in the military called °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Select. It features accredited undergraduate classes powered by Skillsoft and hosted by Distance Education University (DEU) in an online education environment. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Select classes are available for active… Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/420/distance-education-for-military-personnel-worldwide /blog/419/nazarene-pastors-and-leaders-conferences Members of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï just attended the Pastors and Leaders Conferences (PALCON) at Eastern Nazarene College (ENC). PALCON attendees come from all over, including clergy and institutes of higher education with theological curriculums. The theme this year is "Rooted in Missional Passion," helping to… Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/419/nazarene-pastors-and-leaders-conferences /blog/418/sprints-special-savings-for-nazarene-bible-college-students Sometimes it's hard to make ends meet while in college, but we all want to stay connected to family, friends, and school contacts. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has just completed an agreement with Sprint to provide cell phone savings for our students to help out a bit. Sprint is providing °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï students with a 10% savings… Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/418/sprints-special-savings-for-nazarene-bible-college-students /blog/417/nazarene-bible-college-graduation This was a momentous weekend at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, the 41st annual graduation ceremonies for 119 campus and online students. This is the largest graduating class since adding the Bachelors Degree in 1991. Graduation actually started the previous week, with the Awards Chapel, the Graduate Chapel, and then… Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/417/nazarene-bible-college-graduation /blog/416/student-video-projects-are-a-blessing This week, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has been blessed with some especially poignant student video projects. Throughout the school year, online distance students from across the globe send lovingly crafted videos for their classes. Dare I call them artwork? It is a privilege to encode these… Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/416/student-video-projects-are-a-blessing /blog/415/reception-for-dr-gary-w-streit-new-vice-president-for-academic-affairs Wednesday, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï held a reception for Dr. Streit and his wife, Dr. Marla Streit, in Strickland Chapel. While festive, it was also cozy. Much of that is attributable to the attendees, especially the friendly, spiritual demeanor of our President, Dr. Harold Graves. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is truly a family, and Dr. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/415/reception-for-dr-gary-w-streit-new-vice-president-for-academic-affairs /blog/412/womens-graduate-dinner Every year, we honor exceptional women of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï with an exclusive dinner. This includes women students who are graduating, as well as wives of graduating male students. This year it was held in Strickland Chapel, and was hosted by the college's faculty and administration ladies. … Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/412/womens-graduate-dinner /blog/411/colorado-springs-attractions-while-visiting-during-graduation This week, we are preparing for graduation in a big way, and thinking about all that still has to be done. The excitement of the nearing graduation ceremonies is building. This year, there are a large number of graduating online students and out-of-town guests travelling to °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. To relax, visitors… Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/411/colorado-springs-attractions-while-visiting-during-graduation /blog/410/nbc-joins-navy-college-program-distance-learning-partnership Big News! °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has just been granted a provisional membership by the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership. Dr. David Phillips, Vice President for Online Academic Services, stated, "While we have a few more things to do before we are finished, this was the… Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/410/nbc-joins-navy-college-program-distance-learning-partnership /blog/409/nazarene-bible-college-welcomes-new-vp-for-academic-affairs We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gary Streit has accepted the appointment of Vice President for Academic Affairs. We are blessed that God lead us to such an experienced and spiritual leader. Members of the Nazarene Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, which helps direct °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's course,… Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/409/nazarene-bible-college-welcomes-new-vp-for-academic-affairs /blog/408/armed-forces-day-chaplain-appreciation-event Twice a year, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï provides a little hometown cheer to the local military chaplains and their assistants. These uniformed servants of Christ form the Unit Ministry Team. They minister to service men and women in military bases and in the field, locally and all over the world. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/408/armed-forces-day-chaplain-appreciation-event /blog/405/nazarene-bible-college-campus-easter-celebration The Associated Student Government hosted an uplifting Easter Dinner. Easter is special at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. We celebrate every day because Jesus Christ is risen. So, we're especially glad to celebrate his triumphant resurrection, as He renews us every day: "Therefore, if anyone is in… Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/405/nazarene-bible-college-campus-easter-celebration /blog/402/we-are-being-transformed-into-christ-likeness Mirror the Mirror was just held on campus in the Fireside Room. The goal was fellowship and to focus on what it means to truly be Transformed into Christ-likeness. This was an accompaniment to our Chapels. The theme of Chapels for this academic year is "We Are Being Transformed into… Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/402/we-are-being-transformed-into-christ-likeness /blog/399/stepping-stone-to-nazarene-bible-college-graduation Graduate Exit Interviews are a major step on the exciting path to commencement. It allows seniors the opportunity to cover important topics with faculty and senior staff to help prepare for life after school. This is one of a series of events for seniors, including seminars and other informational… Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/399/stepping-stone-to-nazarene-bible-college-graduation /blog/398/student-resources-around-colorado-springs The Nearby section of our website is now jam-packed with new content. Our campus students cannot live on Free Food Tuesdays and Christian education alone. Whether seeking designer coffee or an attraction for a brief getaway from studies, invaluable information is only a mouse-click away. The… Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/398/student-resources-around-colorado-springs /blog/396/for-nazarenes-called-to-missions Have you ever felt called to be a missionary? This week, we hosted the Cross Cultural Orientation workshop, which offered key steps to get started. It was held on-campus in Powers Hall, and it packed indispensible information into a 2-day interactive seminar. As a professional school of Christian… Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/396/for-nazarenes-called-to-missions /blog/394/chapels-from-the-heart For your viewing and spiritual enjoyment, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï provides online chapel videos. Most weeks, there are two services held in Strickland Chapel for our campus students, faculty, and staff. Then, we make chapel videos available online. The best part? God has blessed us with wonderful… Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/394/chapels-from-the-heart /blog/392/education-conferences-a-plenty This week, key °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï leaders joined fellow college and university faculty and leaders at vital higher education conferences. These conferences facilitate °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's success in Christian undergraduate education. They provide school networking opportunities, enhance our visibility for the military, campus,… Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/392/education-conferences-a-plenty /blog/390/smashing-campus-super-bowl-bash The Super Bowl created lots of crunching and munching and cheering at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï hosted its annual Super Bowl Bash in Williamson, to the delight of about 40 raucous campus students, faculty, and staff. The party was coordinated by Barry Haack, Associated Student Government (ASG) VP… Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/390/smashing-campus-super-bowl-bash /blog/389/campus-chili-cook-off-spices-things-up The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Chili Cook-off was a spicy hit with students, staff, and faculty. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï hosts Free Food Tuesdays on campus. The menu changes weekly, but none has been better than the Chili Cook-off. Nine steaming, delicious crock pots full. So delicious, we wish we could have shared with… Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/389/campus-chili-cook-off-spices-things-up /blog/388/a-special-farewell-to-exceptional-members-of-the-nbc-family This is a profound week as we pay tribute to Dr. Don Stelting and Pam Stelting. This is the week they join the stress-free ranks of the retired. The farewell luncheon was held in Strickland for our beloved Executive Vice President and Academic Dean and for our Director of The Alliance for Ministry… Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/388/a-special-farewell-to-exceptional-members-of-the-nbc-family /blog/387/distance-learning-and-transparency-by-design °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is honored to significantly up its participation level in Transparency by Design (TBD). Dr. David Phillips, Vice President of Online Academic Services and Institutional Technology, has been elected to the executive committee. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is now one of nine member institutions on the executive… Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/387/distance-learning-and-transparency-by-design /blog/383/college-admissions-flourish °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's enrollment marches upward. Degree enrollment is up about 5%, beginning a solid 2010. Especially in such trying times, it is uplifting to see God's hand working in our midst, leading those called to the Lord to seek °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï to enrich their gifts. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's purpose is "to… Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/383/college-admissions-flourish /blog/382/the-computing-network-grows-bigger-faster-and-stronger Has °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's computing network been working out? °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's network is nearly bulletproof, with no vulnerability to Kryptonite. The network currently has over a 99.9% uptime rating, and operates at blazing speed. How to improve? In order to serve a growing number of users in a… Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/382/the-computing-network-grows-bigger-faster-and-stronger /blog/376/dashing-forward-to-a-new-year Anticipation abounds at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, with events great and equally great on the horizon. Upcoming events are so hot they'll tame winter's frosty disposition. We can hardly wait to get started at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. May's graduation will be here before we know it. In the meantime, there's a… Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/376/dashing-forward-to-a-new-year /blog/375/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï campus sparkles with Christmas. Halls and walls are adorned, spirits are joyful, and Christmas songs invigorate the air. The spires and roofs will glisten soon, also, with forecasts of snow. Christmas has magically transformed the hallowed halls of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. All over… Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/375/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas /blog/374/student-map-spans-the-world Where in the world are all the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï students? Both campus and online students all over the world can access °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï 24/7, but where are they? Next time you visit Trimble Library in the Sanders building, you can’t miss a new 55 inch TV near the library entrance. It features a map… Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/374/student-map-spans-the-world /blog/373/the-online-orientation-experience About every seven weeks, with neurons pumping and craniums expanding, students start Online Orientation. In the Online and Information Technology Departments, invigorated staff expectantly ramp up for the new students. It’s an exciting time of preparation to support eager minds beginning… Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/373/the-online-orientation-experience /blog/369/nazarene-bible-college-says-a-fond-farewell An announcement was made this week - we're losing two much-loved members of our °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï family. One of our true visionaries, Dr. Don Stelting, and his wife Pam, have announced that their retirement will be January 31, 2010. In their time here they have contributed greatly, and they… Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 /blog/369/nazarene-bible-college-says-a-fond-farewell /blog/359/new-educational-opportunities Many have been anxiously awaiting information on possible graduate programs that can be earned entirely online, using the same technology that many have enjoyed at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. We are really pleased at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï to be able to partner with some other colleges in offering graduate online… Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/359/new-educational-opportunities /blog/356/nbc-attends-the-wcet-conference-in-denver-colorado °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï's administrators and online directors spent the week at the WCET conference in Denver, Colorado. The week began with a snowy commute and ended with warm and pleasant weather. Anyone who has spent time in Colorado in the fall soon learns that you never leave your hotel without layers of clothing… Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/356/nbc-attends-the-wcet-conference-in-denver-colorado /blog/353/nazarene-bible-college-newest-member-of-choice-colleges-for-adults I think we all remember the good feelings associated with awards ceremonies. Be it a high school athletic banquet or the Vacation Bible School closing service, receiving recognition for doing something well is an encouragement to us all. Recently °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï was given membership into a… Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/353/nazarene-bible-college-newest-member-of-choice-colleges-for-adults /blog/351/nazarene-bible-college-provides-web-development-services-to-world-areas A few years ago I read a book titled The World is Flat. The author reminds us how small the world has become and of the many opportunities everyone has to be involved in the lives of people that may live thousands of miles away. °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has been able to capitalize on this concept… Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/351/nazarene-bible-college-provides-web-development-services-to-world-areas /blog/349/board-of-trustees-commends-the-work-of-nazarene-bible-college There are many words that seem to describe this past week at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. It has been busy, exhausting, exhilarating, and inspirational. It started off with the annual golf tournament that will be affectionately remember as the year of snow golf. It ended with the annual Board of… Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/349/board-of-trustees-commends-the-work-of-nazarene-bible-college /blog/347/partnering-with-our-nazarene-schools-in-africa Over the past couple of years, we have partnered with several Nazarene Schools in Africa. This partnering includes providing online learning technology, training online instructors, and developing institutional websites. ( http://www.nbc.edu/affiliation/partnerships.php ) This week, another… Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/347/partnering-with-our-nazarene-schools-in-africa /blog/344/eleven-successful-years-online Can you believe that the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï online program is now in its eleventh academic year? As the first Nazarene college to offer online classes, °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï continues to lead the way in providing a quality college education using the best in technology-delivered classes. (… Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/344/eleven-successful-years-online /blog/341/nbc-bookstore-expansion-is-complete The bookstore expansion is now complete and just in time for the new school year. With our increased number of students, we are now processing over 3,000 book orders a year, which is a 10% increase over last year. The 896 square feet of additional space was allocated to the bookstore to enable a… Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/341/nbc-bookstore-expansion-is-complete /blog/342/the-solid-rock During the summer, my wife and I were able to go to Germany to visit our children and grandchildren. While there, our son-in-law took us to see the Nan Stein Castle, a medieval castle that is still standing today. Nan Stein Castle was built between the late 1400s and early 1500s and is currently… Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/342/the-solid-rock /blog/340/nazarene-bible-college-website-gets-facelift The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï website ( http://www.nbc.edu ) gets a new fresh look. With over 20,000 visits a month and over 64,000 pages viewed monthly, the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï website provides new students, current students, and Alumni and Friends with information on how the college excels in ministerial… Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/340/nazarene-bible-college-website-gets-facelift /blog/337/students-arriving-on-campus The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï campus is humming with activity in preparation for the Fall term. As the faculty puts the finishing touch on their classes, the staff is getting everything ready to welcome those students who will study in beautiful Colorado Springs. (… Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/337/students-arriving-on-campus /blog/335/give-it-all-you-got It has been said that if you do not know where you are going, wherever you end up becomes your destination. While it might be fun just to take off on a road to see where it goes, that is not the way God has called us to live. God says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares… Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/335/give-it-all-you-got /blog/334/nazarene-bible-college-partners-with-south-pacific-nazarene-theological-college This week °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has hosted Perlita dela Peret, Principal of South Pacific Nazarene Theological College - Micronesia, to discuss ways that °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï can partner with SPNTC in the delivery of online classes ( http://online.spntc.org ). Principal Peret spent two days learning the basic… Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/334/nazarene-bible-college-partners-with-south-pacific-nazarene-theological-college /blog/332/nazarene-bible-college-now-soc-approved You will be pleased to know that °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is now approved as a SOC institution of higher education, serving members of the armed forces. We are discovering that many people in the military are interested in getting a Bible college education and °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has made an… Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/332/nazarene-bible-college-now-soc-approved /blog/329/nazarene-bible-college-is-pleased-to-join-facebook At °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, we are constantly looking for ways to address the needs of our students. Personal contact is one aspect of online education that we constantly strive to improve. At our website, http://www.nbc.edu, our news items keep you up-to-date with what's happening. Now, we'd like… Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 /blog/329/nazarene-bible-college-is-pleased-to-join-facebook