Internationally-renowned theologian, author and educator Marva J. Dawn will present the annual Augsburger Lecture Series Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 20-21.

Dr. Dawn is teaching fellow in spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Speaking schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. in Martin Chapel. Topic: "The Scintillating Word," based on Heb. 4:12-1.
• Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in Martin Chapel. Topic: "Just the Exuberance the World Needs" 7 p.m. that evening in Martin Chapel and address the question, "What is our Mission in a Post-Postmodern Age?"
• Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. for university chapel. Topic: "What is our Mission in a Post-Postmodern Age?" She will be available for a talk-back session following the service.

Dawn will also speak during the faculty and staff Tuesday luncheon, part of a year-long series, and at a breakfast meeting for area pastors 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in the west dining room of Northlawn. The pastors’ breakfast topic will be "What to do about Millennial Agnostics," based on II Tim. 4:3-8.

A popular preacher and speaker for all ages

As an educator with Christians Equipped for Ministry (CEM), Dawn has preached and taught at seminaries, clergy conferences, churches, Assemblies, and universities across North American and in numerous overseas settings.

A scholar with four master’s degrees and a PhD in Christian ethics and the scriptures from the University of Notre Dame, Dawn is also a popular preacher and speaker for people of all ages. She is the author of numerous articles and over 20 books, several of which have won awards or been translated into Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and other languages.

"Marva Dawn is known for being solid in her Christian theology and dynamic as a speaker," said Brian Martin Burkholder, 91短视频 campus pastor. "One cannot encounter her work or presentations and leave without being affected in some way. It’s a privilege to host her at 91短视频."

More information

Admission to all presentations is free.

The Augsburger Lectureship was established by 91短视频 president emeritus Myron S. Augsburger and his wife Esther to bring noted speakers to campus to address topics in the areas of Christian mission and evangelism.

For more information, contact 91短视频 campus ministries, (540) 432-4115.

Animated orator Tony Campolo speaks without notes in engaging his audience. Photo by Jim Bishop

At age 72, Tony Campolo remains passionate about two things – that people experience a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and that they combine evangelistic zeal with concern for social justice.

Dr. Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University, St. Davids, Pa., and outspoken advocate for the poor and disenfranchised, issued strong calls to a deeper level of spirituality and care for creation in addresses at 91短视频 Thursday evening, Oct. 18 and Friday morning, Oct. 19.

Campolo asked his audiences: "When was the last time you were simply still, quiet, totally surrendering to God’s presence?"

He said that he begins every day by "centering on Jesus," by desiring "an invasion of the Holy Spirit" to drive and to direct his actions.

"We pray, ‘Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven,’" Campolo noted. "Our mission in life is to live out the will of God, working to change the world from what is into what God intended His creation to be.

"That’s why we have places like 91短视频 that integrate faith and knowledge with a strong spirituality and commitment to peace and justice," he said.

Focus on Creation Care

Campolo focused his chapel message on "caring for God’s creation," noting that "it is only as we become willing to change our lifestyles, to live simply that others may simply live, that we begin to move beyond just a lot of talk to actions that will make a difference in the world.

"Working for social justice can easily become a new form of legalism," Campolo warned. "How we approach the task makes all the difference.

"The power of the Spirit must be the driving force that transports you from something you ought to do, often motivated by guilt, to something you want to do because you view people differently – you see Jesus staring back at you," the speaker said.

"Are we living like Jesus wants us to live?" Campolo asked. "The more we surrender to the Holy Spirit, the more that same mind will be in you that is in Christ," Campolo said. "Let your hearts be broken by the things that break the heart of God."

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Campolo is founder and president of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE), where he works to create, nurture and support programs for "at-risk" children in cities across North America and has helped establish schools and universities in several developing countries. He is author of 34 books, his most recent "The God of Intimacy and Action."

His visit was sponsored by Compassion International and the campus ministries office at 91短视频. Campolo’s chapel session was part of a year-long series on sustainability. Click here to see upcoming "sustainability" chapels on the schedule…