Depression at BJU’s CoRE Conference
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“If you know anything about depression, you know that its seems to be a ubiquitous problem but also a controversial subject. How could it be that we misunderstand such a common problem?” - Challies
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“If you know anything about depression, you know that its seems to be a ubiquitous problem but also a controversial subject. How could it be that we misunderstand such a common problem?” - Challies
The story at RNS/Church Leaders: New Bob Jones University Podcast, Former Students and Faculty Blast ‘Insular’ Culture
“The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Alan Benson acting CEO, effective May 17, 2023…. Teaming with Benson will be Dr. Gary Weier and Dr. Bruce McAllister.” - P&D
President Pettit’s resignation “prompted 17 faculty and administrative leaders to write to the full board, declaring the university in ‘real and imminent jeopardy’ and demanding the resignation of both Chairman Lewis and Vice Chairman Hantz Bernard.” - BGN
“What does the university say today? That’s an essential question when covering this story. There have been quite a few changes at BJU, which may be what this power struggle is all about.” - GetReligion
“The resignation is effective at the end of the current academic year. In a release from the university on March 30, Pettit thanked the students and staff and called his time as president ‘one of the greatest privileges of my life.’” - Post & Courier
Last winter some friends and I were talking about changes at our alma mater, Bob Jones University (BJU). One suggested that there was a “realignment” taking place within “Bob Jones Fundamentalism” … with Sermon Audio (www.sermonaudio.com) at the center of it.
“a controversy over the future of both Bob Jones University and fundamentalism is raging. That fight centers on the presidency of Steve Pettit. Will he stay or will he go? Part of the fight centers on this basic question: what, exactly, is fundamentalism?” - Joshua Valdez
“Last week was the annual Bible Conference at Bob Jones University. It occurred to me that it was my 50th Bible Conference, and that milestone led to some reminiscing.” - Olinger
“Best Value Regional University in the South: 3 … Top Performers on Social Mobility among Regional Universities in the South: 2 … Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Universities in the South: 21” - BJU Today
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