Art by Whitney Powell | Powell illustrated a woman emerging from the Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica to symbolize renewal and the new beginning that can come with baptism, when the old self is washed away. Some people seek faith and ponder its meaning in their daily life, others wonder what, if any, tradition is right for them. These questions and more confront members of the … [Read more...] about Local Community Members Offer Explorations of Their Faith
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‘Like Heaven Pepperdine’ Strives To Bring Heaven on Earth
Students gather to worship, pray and listen to guest speakers on the lawn of the Brock House on Dec. 5. The event was the second of two that Like Heaven Pepperdine has hosted. Photos courtesy of Hope Dease Voices singing songs of worship, hearts overflowing with love, people connecting to praise God โ this is what the students of Like Heaven Pepperdine said they strive to … [Read more...] about ‘Like Heaven Pepperdine’ Strives To Bring Heaven on Earth
Hub Student Cohort to Foster and Mentor Leaders
Students and staff gather at the Hub for Spiritual Life on April 5. The Hub granted nine students scholarship as part of the new Spiritual Leadership Cohort program to encourage members to deepen their own faith and lead others in their faith journeys. Photo courtesy of Ali Levens The first Spiritual Leadership Cohort Scholarship program will begin in the 2022-23 academic year … [Read more...] about Hub Student Cohort to Foster and Mentor Leaders
The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts smiles in Firestone Fieldhouse in fall 2019 as Men's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Paul Carroll stands in the background. Since his arrival in 2011, Potts said he prioritized a three-pronged approach to his hires โ Christian values, academic excellence and competing for championships โ in that order. Photo courtesy of Morgan … [Read more...] about The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience
RISE Summit attendees eat dinner together March 30 in Joslyn Plaza after hearing stories of resilience from the keynote speakers, Hung Le and Marv Dunphy. After dinner, people played bingo and discussed their definitions of resilience. Photos by Liza EsquibiasEmbracing adversity, making the effort to be mindful, emerging from a difficult situation stronger and leaning on … [Read more...] about Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience