The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, June 15, 2011


This summer, the General Council of the Assemblies of God will vote on a proposal to consolidate the three nationally owned schools in Springfield, Missouri: AG Theological Seminary, Central Bible College, and Evangel University. Dr. George O. Wood, who serves as AG general superintendent (and is my dad) outlines the proposal in the video below: Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident…, posted with vodpod More information on the proposed consolidation is available here. _____ In “Anthony Weiner and the National Adultery Ritual,” Kay Hymowitz writes: “Far from a vestige of American prudery, then, the National Adultery Ritual is best understood as … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident Schools


General Superintendent Dr. George O. Wood [who’s my dad] shares an update on the Task Force Report regarding the consolidation of the Springfield resident schools: AG Theological Seminary, Central Bible College, and Evangel University. A transcript of the video is available here, along with other resources. Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident Schools

Task Force for Consolidation of Springfield Schools Adopts Mission Statement, Core Values, and Considers Institutional Structure and Governance*


During its April meeting, the Task Force for the consolidation of the three resident Springfield schools (AG Theological Seminary, Central Bible College and Evangel University) made significant progress by unanimously adopting the mission statement and core values for the new institution. “All other considerations of the Task Force will be based on this foundation,” states General Superintendent George O. Wood who chairs the Task Force. The adopted mission statement says: “Evangel University is a comprehensive Pentecostal educational institution fully committed to the authority of Scripture and to shaping Spirit-empowered servant-leaders spiritually, emotionally, culturally and intellectually for impact in the global … Continue reading Task Force for Consolidation of Springfield Schools Adopts Mission Statement, Core Values, and Considers Institutional Structure and Governance*

Consolidation Task Force Considers Assignments; Discusses Tasks, Core Values


Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, sent the following letter to ministers this morning: The 16-member Task Force for the Consolidation of the three Springfield Assemblies of God residential schools met for the first time last week, under the leadership of Chairman George O. Wood.  He opened the session with a discussion of the group’s five-part assignment and reviewed desirable outcomes, namely, that the work of the Task Force: Pleases the Lord both in terms of how it works and the result arrived at; Advances God’s Kingdom Invests strategically in generations of present and future … Continue reading Consolidation Task Force Considers Assignments; Discusses Tasks, Core Values

Ask the Super about the Proposed Consolidation of AGTS, CBC, and Evangel


Yesterday, my boss (Jim Bradford) interviewed my dad (George O. Wood) about the proposed consolidation of the Assemblies of God’s national residential schools: Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Central Bible College, and Evangel University. Ask the Super about the Proposed Consolidation …, posted with vodpod   Continue reading Ask the Super about the Proposed Consolidation of AGTS, CBC, and Evangel

Chris Wright Lectures at AGTS


From my friend William Molenaar’s blog: Recently, Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright gave the following series of lectures for the Spring Lectureship at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary: Jan. 19, 2010 “The Whole Gospel, The Whole Church, The Whole World“ Jan. 19, 2010 “The Mission of God“ Jan. 20, 2010 “Numbers 14 & Deuteronomy 1“ Jan. 20, 2010 “Who Does God Love? The Love of God and the Cross of Christ and the Christ’s Mission“ Jan. 20, 2010 “Isaiah 52:7-10“ Jan. 21, 2010 “Who are We and What are we Here for? The Identity and Calling of God’s People“ … Continue reading Chris Wright Lectures at AGTS