by Sam Remington | May 6, 2015 | News Slider
Freshmen Jack Judkins and Tim Newman made the Ezell Center chapel home to a different kind of service during the spring semester. Every Thursday the two held a worship service and prayer time for anyone willing to come. The only catch — there was no chapel credit offered for coming. Judkins said they wanted a place where students could worship and pray together to spend time in the presence of God and fellowship with other believers at Lipscomb. “It’s a really simple time to take a moment out of your week and reflect,” freshman Danny Marsh said. The idea began when a group of freshmen were at The Gathering, a local worship service. Judkins and Newman said they felt God telling them to begin a similar type of service at Lipscomb on the weeks that The Gathering didn’t meet. “The crazy part is that a friend of ours was sitting on the opposite side of the room when God gave her the same idea right around the same time as He did with us,” Judkins said. “We spent a lot of time after that praying and working out the details of organizing our own chapel.” The special chapel service became a meeting place for approximately 30 students on a regular basis. The name of this special worship event — “Dwell” — fits the atmosphere of the place as people come for a stripped-down worship service and prayer time, according to the organizers. Judkins, Newman and the other freshmen leaders who organize each chapel said they are serious and motivated about creating an environment where people can come midweek and be surrounded by the...
by Sydney Poe | Oct 4, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Savanna Schubert and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Alex Walker fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Kelly Dean give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Aaron Schmelzer gives you the weather forecast and Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast remembers the lives of two from the Lipscomb community, tells you what you need to know about the government shutdown, shows highlights from a on-campus fundraiser and tells you the latest names added to the Dove Awards lineup. We also show you what you missed with Dave Barnes took over Collins Alumni Auditorium, celebrate Google’s fifteenth birthday and share students opinions on a new blog going around campus. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 17, 2013 | News Slider
The Contributor, a local non-profit newspaper, is currently in a financial bind after reports of the paper shutting down surfaced at the end of last month. Vendors across the area rely on the paper for a major source of income. Vendor George Woods stands at the corner of Glen Echo and Belmont Boulevard greeting drivers and Lipscomb students as they walk to class each morning. He’s been selling The Contributor for four years and chose his location because he heard about the generosity of Lipscomb students. Woods kept it simple when asked about how to help the paper. “They’d have to make donations. The only thing they need is money” Woods said. Down by Music Row, drivers are referred to as kings and queens by vendor Sean L. He sells The Contributor seven days a week, eight hours a day, rain or shine. He makes sure to treat people with respect and is quite the popular individual with his customers. Many drivers shout greetings as they drive by like they’re talking to an old friend. By selling The Contributor, Sean is able to pay for a weekly motel room, put food on the table and help his mother each week. He’s close to getting his own apartment, but losing The Contributor would set him back. “The paper means that I can support myself, that I have a life […] and that I can do better for myself, save money and help others besides myself,” Sean L. said. Both Woods and Sean L. say it’s not difficult to help The Contributor. Any donation is welcomed and will go a long way to help the paper. Donations...
by Brianna Langley | Aug 27, 2013 | News Slider
University president Dr. Randy Lowry ushered in the new academic year with the annual Convocation Ceremony in Allen Arena on Tuesday. The event opened with a note of welcome from Dr. Jim Thomas, Executive Assistant to the President. Following his greeting, Board of Trustees member Harriet Shivers began the academic procession by carrying in Lipscomb’s traditional Mace, the wood of which was taken from an old oak tree that once stood on David Lipscomb’s original farm. Succeeding the presentation of the Mace, the parade of flags honored 100 nations and states represented within Lipscomb University and Academy. The Nashville Highlanders marched down the aisle next, playing customary tunes on bagpipes and drums. After recognizing and honoring the Lipscomb Board of Trustees, the Senior Leadership Team, the Academic Leadership Team, the University Faculty, the Academy Faculty, and the 17th president of Lipscomb, Dr. Lowry, Dr. Candice McQueen, Dean of the College of Education, gave a 4 minute keynote speech. Those in attendance enjoyed a time of worship, as well as scriptural reading from Jeremiah 29:11-13 before Lowry’s address. During his address, Lowry mentioned some noteworthy plans and hopes for Lipscomb University’s future. Such plans include the expansion of the McFarland Math and Science Center, the renovation of the Swang Business Center and the construction of a new Well-Being Center across from the School of Nursing building and a new Performing Arts Center for the theater department. Lowry also stressed the importance of retaining a spirit of humility while still continuing to develop “boldness” and “confidence” going into the new school year. “May God help us this year as we walk forward...
by Jael Teme | Mar 29, 2013 | News Slider
The words “Who will set me free?” covered Lipscomb’s campus during Resurrection Week, a week-long event sponsored by Campus Ministry. This special week at Lipscomb University seeks to answer the question. From March 25 to March 31, the Lipscomb community gathered as a family to proclaim the name of Jesus who died on the cross during the time of Passover and was resurrected to make us free from our sins. Campus ministry is working along with India Rescue Mission and End Slavery Tennessee with a common goal of raising $10,000 to fight against slavery and human trafficking. The United States still has 27 million people living in slavery and an unlimited number of people enslaved by their own sins, according to Farron Sutherland, a senior and intern for campus ministry. “Sin is kind of like chains,” Sutherland said. “[Sin] binds you. It keeps you captive. “Jesus in his Spirit and his grace provides us to be free from sin.” Resurrection Week was celebrated with a different event every day. So far this week, there has been a scripture reading with music, special speakers in the Gathering (President Lowry spoke on Thursday morning) and other learning opportunities that underlined the week’s theme. Thursday night, the “Set Them Free” Human Trafficking Awareness Event was held alongside Sanctuary at the Woodmont Hills Family of God. On Friday, there will be a “Remembering the Passion” Good Friday Service in the Doris Swang Chapel at 3 p.m. On Sunday at 9 p.m., a Communion Service will be held in the Flatt Amphitheater by the student center. If you are interested in donating to help eradicate...
