The pulpit stands empty at the front of Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University. Photo by Lucian HimesChristianity has been declining in the United States since the late 1970s, according to the Pew Research Center, and amid a shrinking flock, the ministers who shepherd it are experiencing record levels of fatigue.The Barna Group did a study in March 2022 revealing that 42% of … [Read more...] about Burning out Behind the Pulpit: the Struggles of Fatigue in Ministry
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Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Members of the Catholic Student Association participate in mass at Our Lady of Malibu in 2017. CSA has existed since the mid-90s and the group continues to attend Our Lady of Malibu frequently. Photo courtesy of Thomas Vandergon Clarification: The article has been updated to clarify policy surrounding campus visitors and how that relates to clergy. The creation of the … [Read more...] about Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry
First-year Colin Wiese poses for an impromptu photoshoot on Pepperdine's Malibu campus in March. He lived at home during the fall semester, so he said he was ready to take the next step and come to Pepperdine to start finding out his purpose. Photos Courtesy of Colin Wiese First-year Integrated Marketing Communication major — soon to be Religion major — Colin Wiese said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry
When God Writes Your Story
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Valerie Bonoan, a recent grad of 2020, began her four years at Pepperdine like most students. Her junior year, however, God called Valerie to take a year off of school to join a ministry team and record an album. In this episode, Valerie shares her journey from the Philippines to America, her growth as an artist and musician, … [Read more...] about When God Writes Your Story
Student Teachers Stay Set on Their Career Paths Despite Challenges
Photo Courtesy of PepperdineStudents opting to earn a teaching credential as part of their undergraduate degree live a double life — that of a student and teacher.Pepperdine’s Teacher Preparation Program, or “Pep Step,” provides the coursework and clinical experiences necessary to qualify students for a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential if … [Read more...] about Student Teachers Stay Set on Their Career Paths Despite Challenges
