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In this lecture, Kevin Antlitz makes a case for how to interpret Genesis 1. He points out the weakness of the so-called 'literal' reading - that God created the world in six 24-hour days- and proposes an alternative interpretation that makes better sense of the text. (40:25)

Christian Union Ministry at Princeton Hosts Seminars, Lectures

By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist, once opined that mathematics is the “language in which God has written the universe.”
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With that quotation as a launching point, a Princeton University senior recently led a seminar on behalf of Christian Union for students to probe the idea that the field of mathematics reflects a divine blueprint of the universe.

“Math seems to be incredibly powerful for describing God’s creation,” said Matt O’Rourke ’17. “Physicists have thought this for a while. Nobody really quite understands why.”

The physics major led the discussion on April 22 in East Pyne Hall as part of a series from Christian Union’s ministry at Princeton exploring the relationship between Christianity and the sciences and mathematics. The META initiative, which began in October, aimed to foster conversations on Christianity and culture.

Christian Union Join City-Wide Outreach

By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor

It was Jesus Week in New York City. Scott Crosby had the honor of closing in prayer at the culminating event, a massive praise and proclamation rally to lift up the name of Jesus in Times Square.

Crosby, the ministry director for Christian Union New York, looked over the crowd of thousands of believers, seekers, and onlookers, and prayed the words of Psalm 107.

Manion ’18 Inspired by Summer Bible Study

By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

As an emerging leader at Columbia University, Kerry Manion ’18 was struck by the relevance of the lessons inside the ancient book of Judges.

Throughout the tumultuous Old Testament chronology, God positioned champions to rescue the Israelites from formidable enemies. “The judges were all chosen by God,” said Manion, who has growing responsibilities across Columbia’s spiritual, sports, and service arenas.

Jeffery Gao '18 Gears Up for Senior Year

By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor

Jeffrey Gao, a rising senior and member of the lightweight rowing team, is on the final lap of his Dartmouth College days.

It’s been three fantastic years for the San Diego native, who is a co-president of Christian Union’s ministry on campus. With the wind at his back, Gao is preparing for the start of his senior year, welcoming incoming freshmen, and continuing to be an ambassador for Christ on the rowing team. A computer science and economics double major, he enjoyed a summer internship with a research and experience management company in downtown Seattle, but is eager to return to campus in Hanover, New Hampshire and his role with Christian Union’s leadership development ministry.

Christian Union Dedicates Robert L. Melrose Center

By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

Christian Union marked the much-anticipated opening of the Robert L. Melrose Center for Christian Leadership with a jubilant but touching celebration.
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On June 2, representatives and supporters of Christian Union attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the commissioning of the Melrose Center, which is adjacent to Princeton University.

“This is a really, really wonderful day,” Christian Union Founder and CEO Matt Bennett told a crowd on the lawn of 19 Vandeventer Avenue. “This center is going to do so much for the purposes of Jesus Christ…

Students Deliver Sandwiches, Answers to Hard Questions

By Ayleen Sanchez, Brown '19

As final exams were approaching, Christian Union at Brown University organized a “Text for Chick-fil-A” event in an effort to engage students in open discussions about Christianity.

The leadership development ministry also sought to ease the stress of finals with the free sandwiches. During the two-hour event, students were invited to text a question about Christianity, God, or spirituality, along with their location on campus. A representative from the ministry would then hand-deliver a Chick-fil-A sandwich along with an answer to their question.

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You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so thatb they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. — Matthew 5:14-16

Seven Keys :: Key Six :: Impacting the Three Spheres

The Seven Keys to Kingdom Advancement is a series of 20 lessons explaining the role Christians have in advancing the kingdom of God into all parts of society in order to please God and to bring His blessings to every sector. This is Key 6.

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