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Serving or Saving: What Factors Drive Service to Others

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Senior Pia Anderson works with children in Puerto Vallarta as a part of her nonprofit organization, Para Ti Global. Anderson founded this organization with her brother, Luke, to aid communities in Mexico and the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Para Ti Global “Esto es para ti.” This is for you. These are the words from a young Mexican boy in 2014 that have stuck with Pia … [Read more...] about Serving or Saving: What Factors Drive Service to Others

Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations

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Sophomore Serah Hodson poses as she sets up a craft table for the small Bible study she leads on Sundays at the Veronica Springs Church in Santa Barbara, Calif., on March 21. Hodson said because of her church’s small size, the community has been able to gather outside for different events. Photo Courtesy of Serah Hodson Worship looks different today from February … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations

‘Jesus in the Barrio’ Convo asks ‘Where is God today?’

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Photos by Gabrielle NorteThe "Jesus in the Barrio" convo on Thursday, Oct. 4, challenged students to explore the parallels between the plight of modern-day Mexican-Americans and that of Jesus. Divisional Dean of Religion and Philosophy Dan Rodriguez compared seemingly undesirable, impoverished neighborhoods where many Mexican-Americans live such as Compton, Elysian Park and … [Read more...] about ‘Jesus in the Barrio’ Convo asks ‘Where is God today?’