We are all back from Spring Break and getting back into the the swing of the final weeks of the semester. The Break on Impact trips around the world were times of great learning and encouragement, reminding us that we are part of a much larger, global church. From the reports I’ve heard, each team served and learned well together. The teams will share about their experiences next Wednesday in chapel.

Today, we are hearing from Dr. Herb Ward, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Covenant. Dr. Ward has been teaching at Covenant since 2005, and last month he received his D. Th. from University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Dr. Ward has a wide range of experience as a lawyer, an MTW missionary in Africa, a professor, but when students speak of him, they most often cite his kindness and personal interest in them. We’re all looking forward to hearing him preach.

Yesterday Rev. Dobbs spoke in chapel from 2 Timothy about the reality of suffering when we live a godly life. He shared stories of those “a plane flight away” who suffer for their faith in Jesus regularly. Rev. Dobbs has worked with the Barnabas Fund for several years, and although he has now transitioned to working with the Anglican Church in North America, he remains passionate about creating awareness in the church about our suffering brothers and sisters. 

For more information on the persecuted church, visit the Barnabas Fund’s website.