To Be or Do?

February 9th, 2010 by Dan Nichols

This past Winter Break I went to Passion 2010 – a conference in Atlanta, GA for 22,000+ college students. The theme of this conference was Isaiah 26:8 which says, “Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts.”

Pastor Andy Stanley was one of the speakers, and his message was simply this: Are you more concerned with what you do or who you are?

Honestly, most of my life has been totally consumed with what I do. I have been known by my schedule, my accomplishments and my future goals. I have not focused on being the man God wants me to be to the extent that it has defined me. I have focused more on doing what God wants me to do – which is only wrong when it’s out of place on the priority list.

I have taken many opportunities to grow here in my time at Baptist Bible College. This school has innumerable opportunities for personal growth. However, I regret that I did not take as many opportunities as I could have.

If you are a disciple of Christ, focus on being the person God wants you to be. Then He will show you what you are to do. Baptist Bible College is a great place to work on personal growth. The only wisdom I would give is to take advantage of it while you are here – FULL advantage.

via To Be or Do? | Baptist Bible College Student Blog.

Next online class sessions begin in March

Nearly two dozen online courses will be offered through Baptist Bible College & Seminary in eight-week sessions beginning in March, with classes ranging from undergraduate business law to astronomy and apologetics at the graduate level.

The second spring semester session for online classes is part of a growing range of online distance learning classes and degree programs.

BBC undergraduate and graduate classes start March 15. Baptist Bible Seminary online classes begin March 1.

Students with some college credit can take two steps forward to earn a bachelor's degree and master's degree at the same time through dual credit in the Accelerated Graduate Degree program. The totally online Master of Arts degree is a flexible feature for those looking to expand their Christian leadership skills through a graduate program.

Students can call 800.451.7664 or email College Admissions or Graduate Admissions. Contact 800.451.2287 or BBSadmissions@bbc.edu for details on Baptist Bible Seminary.

More information can be found at www.bbc.edu/online. You can access online distance learning areas for BBC undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as Baptist Bible Seminary options.

All classes and degree programs are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Undergraduate classes and dual enrollment

Online classes in the next eight-week session and can lead to a one-year Bible Certificate, two-year Associate's Degree, or a four-year Bachelor's Degree.

Classes include Introduction to Marine Biology, World Literature, Introduction to Academic Writing, and many more options.

In addition to degree-track students, dual enrollment allows high school students to take BBC classes and earn both college and high school credit. It is an economical alternative for many parents and students, giving a head start toward a degree.

Special pricing of $299 for the first three-credit class now applies. Tuition and fees for online dual-enrolled high school students is $425 per three-credit-hour course. That's also a fraction of the regular price. This applies when the credits earned at BBC are a part of fulfilling graduation requirements for a high school diploma. Students must also meet the eligibility requirements for the program.

Learn more about undergraduate online classes here.

Learn more about dual enrollment here.

Click here to apply online. Contact Admissions at 800.451.7664 or admissions@bbc.edu for details.

Graduate options

Special discounts and scholarships are available and can sharply lower costs. Learn more here.

The Master of Arts degree can be earned completely online. It allows students to earn an advanced degree without having to spend time away from their current ministry and gives them flexibility through many different concentrations.

Learn more about the M.A. here.

Students enrolled in the Christian School Education program can take core and some concentration courses online. This aspect of the program allows students to spend just two weeks each summer on campus. The degree can be earned in three summers. Special discounts apply when multiple teachers from the same school enroll. Get details here.

Learn more here.

The Counseling Ministries program offers some coursework through distance options and will include an online option beginning this fall.

Learn more here.

Click here to apply online. Contact Graduate Admissions at 800.451.7664 or gradadmissions@bbc.edu for details.

Baptist Bible Seminary

Powerful Seminary scholarships are available and can sharply lower costs. Learn more here.

Baptist Bible Seminary offers students a genuine blend of rigorous academic content and transformational hands-on applications. The combination fuel their passion for God and equips them for future work in the ministry.

Seminary online distance learning classes play a vital role in preparing men for Christian leadership. Many students choose BBS because they find the class schedules easily fit into their lives and ministries.

Click here to apply online. Contact Seminary Admissions at BBSadmissions@bbc.edu or 800.451.2287 for details.

Many benefits to online learning

Online classes are a convenient, flexible option for an increasing number of students. Schedules and degrees can be tailored to suit the needs and goals of the individual student.

Learn more about online options at www.bbc.edu/online.

Online classes offer many benefits, including:

- Deep learning through challenging curriculum and intensive discussions.

- Personal interaction with qualified faculty, giving students the attention and direction they need.

- Limited enrollment, enabling students to learn well as they build relationships with fellow students around the world.

Watch a video about online classes here.

Baptist Bible College & Seminary offers an outstanding Christian education through on campus, online, and other distance learning options. Students learn to serve and lead as they gain critical leadership and life skills. To learn more, go to www.bbc.edu or call 570.586.2400.

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Curious, I raised the cover of the cardboard container that time had faded from lemon yellow to a golden honey color. Inside were postcard-size snapshots of grade school classes, family gatherings, and relatives I didn’t recognize.

In that box of sweet memories, my grandmother had tucked away a heart-shaped greeting card dated February 13, 1915. She would have been 10 years old then.

I found it interesting that the Valentine, with its rhyming verse to “the dearest and sweetest girl I know,” wasn’t signed. Maybe it came from a secret admirer. I can only wonder now.

The tradition of giving Valentines began centuries ago when people wrote their own romantic messages to one another, the earliest dating back to the 1400s. Then, by the early 1800s, hand-painted Valentines decorated with lace and paper flowers were popular in England.

In 1850, Esther Howland, an American artist and printer, was the first to publish and sell Valentines in the United States. The rest is history, as they say. Except for Christmas, more cards are exchanged on Valentine’s Day than any other time of year.

A Valentine expresses your love for someone, usually in a few sentimental sentences. The Bible has been described as God’s love letter to us. Like a Valentine, verse after verse tells us how much God loves us.

“I have loved thee with an everlasting love,” He tells us through the pen of the prophet Jeremiah (3:13). The apostle Paul was persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John, one of Jesus’ disciples, said we love God because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19). God showed His love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). In the New Testament, we find 1 Corinthians 13, known as the love chapter. John 3:16 tells just how great God loves every one of us.

“For God (the greatest lover) so loved (to the greatest degree) the world (the greatest number) that He gave (the greatest act) His only begotten Son (the greatest gift) that whosoever (the greatest invitation) believeth (the greatest simplicity) in Him (the greatest person) should not perish (the greatest promise) but have (the greatest certainty) everlasting life (the greatest possession).”

Theologian Karl Barth was once asked, “What is the greatest thought you ever had?” He replied, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” God is love and it is no secret how much He loves you and me. Just open your Bible and read the greatest love letter of all time.

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