In the early church it was appropriate to offer the kiss of peace after the prayers. . . . [It] was a gesture signifying that we are at peace with God and with our neighbors. Because God has reconciled us to the Father through Jesus Christ, we ought to be reconciled to each other. ....Read More
Purpose The IWS Alumni Association exists to celebrate the unique community established among the students and faculty while on campus in Orange Park. Our aim is to encourage, edify and inspire through Anamnesis: the IWS Newsletter, our Web site and special events. Bob Webber and I introduce the Alumni Association during the January 2005 Opening Convocation...Read More
No matter how it is accomplished, congregational response to the Word is a very important means of sealing the Word in this heart and life. . . . The placement of prayer after the word is crucial. . . . In the ancient church pastoral prayer was nonexistent. Prayer belonged to the people and arose...Read More
President's Column · Faculty Column: Jeff Barker · Stamps Seminar Reflections · Jan Seminar 2012: Chuck Fromm · Faculty and Board News · Student and Alumni News · Introducing New Faculty Members · Bob Stamps Endorses IWSRead More
President's Column · Faculty Column: Darrell Harris · Alumni Challenge: Jim Dodge · Davis Seminar Reflections · June Seminar 2011: Bob Stamps · Faculty and Alumni News · In Memoriam: Jone Chiu · Message in the MusicRead More
President's Column: Transcultural Worship · Faculty Column: Eric Bolger · Alumni Focus: Chris Alford · Chan Endorses IWS · January Seminar 2011: Don Davis · Cherry Teaches in Europe · Alumni and Student News · New Academic DeanRead More
President's Column: Advent · Alum Focus: Jim Altizer · Faculty Column: Constance Cherry · Worship Seminar: John Witvliet · Alum Journey: Ken Rushing · Larry Ellis on Forgiveness · Seminar for Worship Teachers · IWS Giving and Bequests · Tools for Expanding the CircleRead More