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Nov 20

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Tony Campolo

It is with both heavy hearts and deep appreciation that Eastern honors the passing of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, one of Eastern's most influential alumni and a beloved member of our community.
Dec 20

Christians for Social Action at Eastern University Joins National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life

Eastern University has received a grant of $4,172,305 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life.
Dec 11

Online Information Session: January 23rd

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.

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Dec 20

Advent Reflection: Longing for Renewal

“Behold, I am making all things new.” In Revelation, Christ utters these words from the throne as the cosmos is remade and a New Heaven and a New Earth are coming into existence. It is the fulfillment of God’s promise, a promise first witnessed in Christ’s resurrection.
Dec 20

Palmer On-Mission: Flourishing Leaders, Flourishing Church

When Jesus declared in Matthew 16:18 that “I will build my church”, He was declaring to all who would listen that his ekklesia, i.e., His community, was the focus of His eternal project.
Dec 05

Realizing the Good: A Tale of Two Days

A reflection on hope, opportunity, and the transformative power of education in the prison system. On Monday, August 19, 2024—Humanitarian Day—I had the honor of attending a college graduation in a place that was all too familiar to me: prison.
Aug 14, 2018

Positioned to Advance the Gospel

Running up and down, up and down the back stairs of the church. This was common for me. Our overflow room was in the basement, and we could fit 150 c...
Aug 14, 2017

Courage to Reconcile

In her opening remarks, 2017 Commencement speaker Reverend Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil DMin '00 DD '17, said "I want to speak directly to you about what ...
Jul 15, 2016

Celebrating 35 Years of Mitchell Lecture Scholars & Preachers

The last 35 years have attracted larger-than-life preachers and expositors of black theology, multiculturalism, and social justice advocacy. The main ...