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Payday Lending Links

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Today, I made a presentation on payday lending at Evangel University’s Compassion Symposium. First, here’s a video from Pew Charitable Trusts that explains how payday lending works: Here’s an additional video about who uses payday loans and why: I referenced the following Scriptures: The Old Testament prohibits the people of God from charging interest on loans to fellow Israelites: Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:36–37; Deuteronomy 23:19–20; Nehemiah 5:1–19; Psalm 15:1, 5; Ezekiel 18:8, 13, 17; 22:12. The New Testament promotes an ethic of koinonia, “fellowship.” That fellowship has an economic component to it, an ethic of sharing. See, for example: Acts … Continue reading Payday Lending Links

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Jonathan Kvanvig: The New Atheist Movement

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I attended Prof. Kvanvig’s lecture on atheism at Evangel University last year, but I was unaware that the video had been posted until now. So, here’s the lecture: By the way, I recently interviewed Prof. Kvanvig about his forthcoming book, Destiny and Deliberation. Here’s the video: By the way, Kvanvig is not pronounced “Kwanvig,” as I say repeatedly in the interview. Both Vs should be pronounced. Continue reading Jonathan Kvanvig: The New Atheist Movement

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

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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

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Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident Schools

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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

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

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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*

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

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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