February 16, 2016
"My wife, Judy, and I became aware of Christian Union in its early years on the Princeton campus," shares Dennis Sweeney. "Matt Bennett (Christian Union founder and CEO) contacted us and explained what Christian Union was doing. We felt a clear, immediate, strong call to become supporters," he said.Dennis, Class of 1975, was an economics major at Princeton and a member of Cottage Club, one of the university's storied eating clubs.
February 15, 2016
Historian Notes Link between Prayer and Revival
by Catherine Elvy, Staff WriterAt their core, major manifestations from God involve prayer movements."Prayer movements have been fundamental to the advancement of Christ's kingdom as long as we can trace," says Bob Bakke, a church historian, author, and pastor."God is drawn to united prayer."February 15, 2016
Historian Notes Link between Prayer and Revival
by Catherine Elvy, Staff WriterAt their core, major manifestations from God involve prayer movements."Prayer movements have been fundamental to the advancement of Christ's kingdom as long as we can trace," says Bob Bakke, a church historian, author, and pastor."God is drawn to united prayer."February 12, 2016
In a society that often values self-indulgence and entertainment over education and study, what should God’s workers do with the Word of Truth? This question was put forth by Gary G. Hoag in an article for Christian Leadership Alliance.
February 11, 2016
An Interview with Dr. Vincent Bacote
By Christian Union From YouTube.com
“Faith ought to impact every facet of our lives and society.” Dr. Vincent Bacote, Associate Professor of Theology and the Director of Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College, observed in a forum hosted by a ministry of Christian Union at Princeton. Bacote explored key considerations for Christians engaging pressing issues, whether on campus or in society more broadly...Watch Video >
February 1, 2016
Recent graduates and professionals come together for a weekend of compelling speakers and dynamic worship.
April 1-3, 2016Omni New Haven HotelNew Haven, ConnecticutExperience two days of excellent plenary speakers and seminars addressing what it means to engage and transform culture as Christians in the marketplace. Vibrant worship and connections with others round out an enriching weekend. Learn more...
February 1, 2016
Our labors have a greater purpose that cannot be measured in dollars and cents.
There is something about the weekend that we look forward to throughout the work week. Then, as Monday comes, we again settle into our quotidian work schedule and routine. Yet no matter how relaxing the weekend, how long the vacation, or how successful a completed task, we are never truly satisfied with this cycle. The paycheck and minor progress we secure hardly satiate our inner longing for something more. We desire fulfillment.
January 28, 2016
Announcing the Beta-Release Launch of Christian Union Day and Night
By Christian Union From cudayandnight.org
Christian Union has launched a beta version of its new initiative, Christian Union Day and Night. Watch morning and evening three-minute video devotionals from respected Christian leaders — for free...Learn More >
January 22, 2016
New York City Christian Union Forum Speaker Dr. Robert Louis Wilken
January 19, 2016, Dr. Robert Louis Wilken, Professor Emeritus of the University of Virginia and prolific author, addressed the topic of Spiritual Freedom.Read more about the speaker...
January 13, 2016
How the Gospel Gives Us True Rest
By Kevin Antlitz From YouTube
Princeton Ministry Fellow Kevin Antlitz continues the "Why Good News?" series by revealing that the gospel invites us to deny the dangers of worldly success by engaging in purposeful, constructive rest –– the Sabbath...Watch Now >
January 4, 2016
Article shows despair some residents experience
by Catherine Elvy, Staff WriterFor medical residents in obstetrics-gynecology, abortion training can prompt deep soul searching.That scenario was well illustrated when a Brown University clinical instructor and pro-choice advocate recently penned a disturbing article for a leading medical journal reflecting the divergent experiences of young doctors as they confronted the realities of abortion training.December 31, 2015
Students Invited to Pick their Pronoun
According to an Associated Press Article, students registering at Harvard this fall were entitled to choose from various pronouns to describe themselves on their forms. The offerings included: he, she, and the "gender-neutral" options of they and ze.December 31, 2015
Yale Paper Identifies Religious Trends
By Eileen Scott, Senior WriterA Yale Daily News survey of the class of 2019 revealed that, while a majority of students identify with some form of religious belief, a large portion of the incoming class has no spiritual moorings.December 31, 2015
NYCU Hosts Lecture by Anthony Bradley
by Catherine Elvy, Staff WriterLaboring in the marketplace is part of a divine calling.That was the message from scholar and theologian Anthony Bradley when he spoke to a crowd of professionals at a New York City Christian Union Forum this summer in Midtown Manhattan.December 31, 2015
Q & A with Caitlin La Ruffa
Christian Union: The Magazine interviewed Caitlin La Ruffa, the director of the Love and Fidelity Network in Princeton, New Jersey. The mission of the Love and Fidelity Network (LFN) is "to equip college students with the resources, support, and arguments they need to uphold the institution of marriage, the special role of the family, and sexual integrity within their university communities."On October 30-31, the LFN hosted the Sexuality, Integrity, and the University Conference at Princeton University. Over 300 students attended the event, and nearly 300 more watched via live video stream.December 31, 2015
Conference Audio is Now Available
Did you miss the New York City Christian Union Conference on Spiritual Warfare? Conference audio is now available for listening and learning about this thought-provoking issue in Christian life. Click on "Continue Reading" to find audio links.December 30, 2015
Cause and Effect
by Nick Nowalk, Christian Union Teaching Fellow "A soul that turns away from You therefore lapses into sexual immorality when it seeks apart from You what it can never find in pure and serene form except by returning to You. All those who wander far away and set themselves up against You are imitating You, but in a perverse way; yet by this very mimicry they proclaim that you are the Creator of the whole of nature, and that in consequence there is no place whatever where we can hide from Your presence." − Augustine Sooner or later, all thoughtful and sensitive Christians who are immersed in the stunning biblical vision for the flourishing of human sexuality must ask a simple yet pressing question: What went wrong?December 30, 2015
Panel Discussion Features Princeton Alumni, Civic Leaders
by Catherine Elvy, Staff WriterRhinold Ponder is using his skills as an attorney, talk show host, and artist to advance dialogues about race in Princeton, New Jersey."My major focus is how we talk to each other to facilitate the conversation," said Ponder, Princeton '81. "We have a difficult time speaking to each other about race because we don't have a public language we all understand."On September 20, Ponder appeared in a panel discussion entitled Getting Beyond Racism on behalf of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization inside the Suzanne Patterson Center.December 30, 2015
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence...— 2 Peter 1:3
Measuring Life by Love
By Barrett Block From ChristianUnion.org
Meet Barrett Block, Class of 2017. He is studying at The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. Studying Scripture in depth, and spending regular one-on-one time going deeper with a Christian Union ministry fellow, prompted Barrett to consider how his life could better reflect his faith in Christ...Watch Now >
December 29, 2015
