by Leah Raich | Sep 21, 2011 | News Slider
The missions program is not directed specifically toward the few who wish to commit long-term to that type of work. Instead it’s designed to equip every student with the knowledge of God’s Word and purpose, along with self-awareness that will lead them to identy the plan God has for their lives, according to Paul Stevens. “It’s not geared toward a small number of students, such as those studying Bible and wanting to move across the world to become long-term missionaries,” said Stevens, the missions coordinator for special projects and events. Eventually, he said, every Lipscomb student will participate in a mission trip during their studies at the university. He says one of the main goals of the department is to teach students that, regardless of their vocation or major at Lipscomb, whatever they do can become their personal mission field. “God is everywhere and is working throughout the entire world, and so we have the ability for missional living wherever we are,” he said. He said one of his goals is to expose students to the opportunities available in Nashville and Tennessee. Stevens said he anticipates growth this year in the amount of trips Lipscomb offers. He has helped coordinate new all-male and all-female trips, which allow for different types of ministry work that are difficult to accomplish with mixed-gender groups. He has also been working with several of the athletic teams to create outreach trips specific to their sports. Stevens said he is excited for the upcoming opportunities for the program, which will open the door to more trips in the future for LU students and...
by Leah Raich | Sep 14, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb’s reputation as a strong community of believers is taking a big step into the locker rooms. Recent grad Kayla Marsh, whose official title is “spiritual formation director,” has been hired with the goals of devising ideas and events that foster spiritual development among the university’s athletes. “My greatest expectation is to really create a community that is real and authentic with each other,” Marsh said, “because the truth is, we know the spiritual leaders, but they struggle just as much as the ones that aren’t.” An example of her program is the Bible study she is leading for the women’s basketball team. “This year we’ve rededicated our focus to spiritually develop our student-athletes,” said Philip Hutcheson, athletics director. “We are doing this through working with our coaches, team captains and members of the Lipscomb community who volunteer as team chaplains and mentors.” Another important aspect of Marsh’s new position is to find ways to create community between the athletes and the student body. Because the athletes are so busy with their respective sports, minimal time is left to interact with non-athletes. Many of the female athletes Marsh has met with have expressed a desire for spiritual growth. Marsh says she has great expectations for the future, with ideas such as beginning a discipleship-type program, in which former athletes (in the community) mentor the spiritual leaders on each team and invest in their...
by Leah Raich | Apr 28, 2011 | News Slider
Looking for a study break, or better yet, a quiet place to study? J & J’s Market & Café is the place to go. This quaint, yet spacious, coffee shop is located at 1912 Broadway almost in downtown Nashville. The entrance to J & J’s is composed of a storefront market with rare items ranging from imported coffee and chocolates to baked goods, beers, magazines, and typical gas station commodities. Walk a few steps further and you’ll be greeted by a European-style café with a variety of seating options, such as wooden tables, antique chairs and vintage couches. The dark brick walls are lined with artwork from local artists. The collections are changed bi-weekly. J & J’s attracts a diverse group of people. Although most often frequented by Vanderbilt students, the crowd certainly varies from night to night. There are several loudspeakers throughout the café, which showcase music by a variety of artists, including Band of Horses, Adele, Death Cab for Cutie and James Taylor. Although at times the atmosphere is eerily quiet, many Nashvillians find this place to be relaxing and rather comfortable. Free Wi-Fi is available for all. The staff is friendly and enjoys striking up conversation with the customers. J & J’s is open from 7 a.m.-midnight Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight on Saturdays and 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sundays. Need a boost of productivity at the end of the semester? Get off campus and make the 10-minute drive to J &...
by Leah Raich | Apr 13, 2011 | News Slider
The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) should be high on the to-do list for everyone in town this April. With so many activities, concerts and other opportunities abounding in Nashville, it is easy to overlook this event that takes place virtually in Lipscomb’s backyard. But this year, Lipscomb University is sponsoring a film– Fambul Tok. Because of Lipscomb’s partnership with the film festival, students can get in, with their ID, to any weekday matinee screening of a movie for free. Students can also attend panel discussions for free. They simply need to arrive at the location of the panel, and, if there are still seats available five minutes prior to the discussion, they can get in free. The NaFF, April 14-21, is a cultural arts institution that inspires, educates and entertains through an annual celebration of the art of motion pictures, year-round events and community outreach. NaFF presents the best in World Cinema, American indies, documentaries and numerous short form programs by veteran masters, up-and-coming directors and first-time filmmakers. The festival has been held at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16 since 1999. Since 2004, the festival has doubled in attendance to 23,000 and screens more than 250 films from 48 nations around the world. Gustavo Santaolalla headlines an impressive and diverse list of panelists for this year’s festival. He is the two-time Academy Award-winning composer of the scores of Brokeback Mountain and Babel. Michael Uslan will also be involved with this year’s events. Uslan is the executive producer of 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, along with every other Batman movie since the original Tim Burton adaptation 22 years ago. There...
by Leah Raich | Apr 6, 2011 | News Slider
Students anticipate the arrival of summer for several reasons, the most obvious being that there’s no more school, at least for awhile. But number two on many lists is that it is the season for music festivals. The music scene in Tennessee is thriving these days, as country musicians are no longer the only attraction at concerts, bars and open mic nights. In fact, the Volunteer State hosts two of the most well-known and highly acclaimed festivals in the South: Beale Street Music Fest and Bonnaroo. Here’s a rundown: Sixty-plus acts. Four stages. Three days. The Beale Street Music Fest takes place from April 29 to May 1 in the scenic Tom Lee Park where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River. This Festival is part of Memphis In May, an annual affair highlighting a different country and its culture each year; Belgium is the focus for 2011. Other events include a barbecue cooking contest, the Sunset Symphony and educational programs. Top acts performing at Music Fest include Ke$ha, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp, Stone Temple Pilots, MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Cee Lo Green, Buckcherry, The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Cake, B.oB. and Ludacris. Tickets for the 2011 Beale Street Music Festival can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or by calling at 1-800-745-3000. A 3-day pass is $69 plus fees. If you’re a music lover and enjoy being (and sleeping) outdoors, Bonnaroo is the festival for you. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held June 9-12 on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn.. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best artists in rock...
