The Trouble With Patience

[rrford]

[QUOTE=Pastor Poster;3175]

I would have no problem with that. When do you think a non-ministry minded person should go, before or after secular education?

Preferably before. You neve know what direction a young person will take and BC could make the difference. It will also give them a year to hear basci doctrines taught more in depth than what they have heard them previously.

I have heard all of the arguments that folks backslide at BC. My opinion is that if they would backslide at BC they would probably definitley backslide in secular college.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by rrford

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Commission On Christian Higher Education Adopts New Name, Expanded Mission
January 26, 2007

For the past 12 years, the Commission on Christian Higher Education has been charged with the responsibility of developing educational, spiritual and theological standards for endorsed colleges and universities of the Assemblies of God.

However, Action by the General Presbytery in session August 2006 established a new vision for Assemblies of God higher education. Effective January 1, 2007, The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education will give direction to endorsed colleges and universities of the Assemblies of God.

Dr. George Wood, chair of the Task Force for Transforming Assemblies of God Higher Education that made the recommendation to the General Presbytery for the change indicated that, "this change has come in response to the fact that between one-half to two-thirds of Christian young people who attend a secular college or university drop out of the Faith within four years. The change in structure, focus and emphasis will bring heightened attention and effort to conserving the vast numbers of Assemblies of God young people for the Faith by promoting the excellent educational opportunities available in our 19 endorsed schools of higher education."

Possible new initiatives for the "Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education" include conferences for college students, faculty and administrators, as well as board members. In addition, more research is being planned to find ways to encourage Assemblies of God young people to attend our colleges and universities and to provide more services for our endorsed schools.

The Executive Presbytery appointed the new members of the board of "The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education" during their meeting in January 2007. The board includes all college presidents plus board chairs of schools with more than 250 students enrolled, in addition to four at-large members and those serving by virtue of office.

rrford, are thier colleges all accredited?

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

The AOG (or any other bloated organization) being against something isn't going to change my opinion about it.

I didn't think it would. My point is namely this: Even the AoG who has accredited schools realizes their focus has been wrong.

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

rrford, are thier colleges all accredited?

No. I believe they still have 2 or 3 that are not.

[Nahum]

[QUOTE=rrford;3180]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Preferably before. You neve know what direction a young person will take and BC could make the difference. It will also give them a year to hear basci doctrines taught more in depth than what they have heard them previously.

I have heard all of the arguments that folks backslide at BC. My opinion is that if they would backslide at BC they would probably definitley backslide in secular college.

I have a daughter who is a junior in high school. She is brilliant (like her mom).

If she waits a year to attend secular college she loses all sorts of scholarship opportunities.

I was hoping Great Lakes University would be accredited before she graduated high school. Doesn't look like its gonna happen.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by rrford

No. I believe they still have 2 or 3 that are not.

But they have choices who are accredited. This is a huge difference. If such an opportunity was available for my kids, it would be a no-brainer.

Pardon the pun.

[rrford]

[QUOTE=Pastor Poster;3190]

Originally Posted by rrford

I have a daughter who is a junior in high school. She is brilliant (like her mom).

If she waits a year to attend secular college she loses all sorts of scholarship opportunities.

I was hoping Great Lakes University would be accredited before she graduated high school. Doesn't look like its gonna happen.

Ultimately, what does God want her to do? When that is answered everything esle falls into place. If she is entering full-time ministry then the secular education may only be a delay and may actually change her focus.

If she goes to BC first she can always attend secular college afterwards. It may take loans instead of scholarships but she can still get the job done.

Again, once one commits to God's will everything else has a way of falling into place, IMO.

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

But they have choices who are accredited. This is a huge difference. If such an opportunity was available for my kids, it would be a no-brainer.

Pardon the pun.

It wouldn't be for me. I do believe it could actually be the will of God for a child of mine to attend a non-accredited college, be it BC or secular schooling. First and foremost is the spiritual aspect then the other things.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

3. No resolution changing departmental structures, presented at the last minute, should ever be allowed for discussion at the general conference business session.

Get it together people!

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[rrford]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

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Absolutely, 100% agreed!