I just finished speaking in chapel at Lipscomb University in Nashville. This is such an impressive place. I’ve written before about Randy and Rhonda Lowry and what great leaders they are. (Randy is now the president of DLU.)
Last night, I got to eat with several of their students. A great bunch–close, fun-loving, passionate about the mission of Christ.
I’m reminded again of what a great Bible department they have here: Mark Black, Terry Briley, Lee Camp, John Mark Hicks, Gary Holloway, Earl Lavendar, John York, etc.
As I’ve said before, I look for great days ahead for this school.
Me too! I am so thankful the Lowrys are at the helm and for the direction they are providing. Terry Briley was my freshman Bible teacher who really impacted my faith that year. He made Scripture come alive in ways I had never experienced before.
Welcome to Nashville! We saved the rain just for you.
It’s just hard to find/say anything controversial about Lipscomb. This is going to be a slow day on the Preacher Mike Blog.
Speaking of Christians and Government - Wasn’t David Lipscomb almost antipolitical?
Anyone have a good understanding of his views regarding government?
Just trying to stir the pot a little…
Being a Lipscomb grad from it’s pre-university days, I can only say that the Bible department today is so much different than when I was there (in spite of the fact that Dr. Baxter was chair … a wonderful man in every respect!). I wish DLC would have had bible professors of the calibre they have today. And yes, Randy will take DLU to new heights … but I miss him out here in California.
Mike - So, are you posting this from Baja Burrito? Didn’t know they had Wi-Fi yet. HA!!
If I had known ahead I could have floated over and listened to you speak. I think we ended up with the Japanese tsunami.
Lipscomb rocks!
Karise
Yes, Lipscomb had a view of the Kingdom that would benefit us if we shared it. Not being beholden to the governments of the world, and not relying on them to work on kingdom issues, but being citizens of the Kingdom of God and doing things that seem insane to citizens of kingdoms of this world.
DL was the man. ANd he and James Harding would be disappointed at the c of c were they alive today. Darn your texas Firm Foundation Mike!
Mike,
My sister is currently attending Lipscomb and loving it. She debated on whether or not to go to state schools, but overwhelmingly chose Lipscomb because of the people there.
I will ask her if she hear you today.
God bless,
Chris Gallagher
Did you run into David Morris, Susan Bean Johnson, Kent Johnson, Tim Woodroof, or any other school-mates from your time at Harding while you were there? There are a BUNCH over there!
DU
I agree with your assessment of Randy and Rhonda–may they be blessed in their places of service.
And would you believe that Black, Holloway, Hicks and a far lesser known preacher in Florida all have their roots in a West Tennessee Christian College, lived in the same dorm, and somehow lived to experience the glories of ACU, LU, Pepperdine and parts beyond!
What was truly a joy was hooking up with our brothers and sisters from DLC, ACU, and HU and “enjoying” a challenging graduate experience in Memphis!
Little did we know then the spiritual formation we would receive from others and now have the opportunity to help others be formed in Him.
Peace.
I began looking at LU with new eyes after taking Earl Lavender’s “Living in God’s Story: Spiritual Formation in Missions” as my last class in the ACU GST (he was adjuncting the summer offering). I thought, if Earl — with his kingdom eyes, gentle demeanor, and transparency in the classroom — is any reflection on the rest of the university, then this is one of our shining institutions.
My son is a senior at Lipscomb, and I wouldn’t give anything for what he has received there. But he is very active in ROTC, and loves that too. Before you get too rough on him so was John York’s son. Lipscomb is a great place, and I believe was the very best place for our son to be.
RC
It was great to see and hear you today. I immediately called Jennifer and told her it felt like a little piece of home to hear you again. I know the students were blessed by what you shared.
I love all of the positive comments that are rolling in, it is cool to know that others are excited about what is happening around here. It is amazing to watch first hand…
DLU’s basketball team plays the University of Missouri tomorrow night at 8:00 pm. The radio commentators this morning were asking,”who is Lipscomb University?” Division 1 is putting them on the map in middle America.
Welcome to Nashville!
Next to Mike Cope, Gary Holloway is my authors.
I hear Lipscomb is a fantastic school. This got me to reminiscing about chapel services–we had them twice weekly when I was in bible college (Dallas Christian College-www.dallas.edu). It was such a refreshing part of my week–having worship and being challenged on a regular basis (not to say I am not regularly challenged now, but you get the gist.).
We really enjoyed having dinner with you too. Thanks for coming. And thanks for speaking in chapel, I actually stayed awake for once.
I got to meet Randy and Rhonda Tuesday at Cindy Owen’s funeral. Rhonda may be the best preacher in the COC these days (no offense Mike). Lipscomb is truly blessed to have both of them there.
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