Jimmy Allen, H.Hd. Prof Emeritus Jerry Bowling, M.Div. Ass't. Prof Joe Brumfield, Ed.D. Ass't. Prof Eddie Cloer, D.Min. Prof Ross Cochran, Ph.D. Asso. Prof Scot Crenshaw, M.Div. Ass"t. Prof Shawn Daggen, M.Th. Ass't . Prof Tom Eddins, M.Th. Prof John Fonner, Ph.D. Asso. Prof Gordon Hogan Missionary in Residence Allan 150m, Ed.D. Prof Joe' Jones, M.A. Prof Bill Lambert, Ed.D. Prof DaleManor, Ph.D. Asso.Prof Carl Mitchell, Ph .D. Prof Institutefounded to develop Christian seroants, bringglO1Y to God Harding Unive rsity has always made an effort to he lp students, parents and everyone involved with Harding grow as Christian servants. This year, Harding took another step toward developing Christian servants by founding the Institute for Church and Family Resources. "We all know the family is in trouble in America. In many places, the church is in trouble," Howard Norton, executive director of the Institute, said. "At Harding, we have a large pool of biblical talent that can provide programs and services that will make families and churches stronger. \V/e want to make sure the services and resources are there, and we hope they do take advantage or them." The Institute for Church and Family Resources is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve churches and families seeking help with current moral issues and to restore biblical values in the Christian community. Its specific objective is to develop ChristiaIl servants and bring glory to God and Jesus Christ. "The Institute is a good thing for the church and the family. It is de s igned to help w ith curre nt confl icts. The Church ofChrist doesn't have a lot of resources, so people till! 56 Academics look to H arding for assistance," Assistant Director Nathan Mellor said . Because of growing social and moral confl icts, Harding decided to make services and materials available throughout the brotherhood through publications, lectureships, seminars, Men of God confe rences, Upli ft summer camp and various other services. "The Institute for Church and Family Resources will continue to provide quality seminars on timely topics," office manager Alison Baird said . "It wi ll expa nd Harding's outreach to the church community through pu blications and video resources. Hopefully, we will be able to encourage Christians who live in areas outside the 'Bible Belt. '" "By taking advantage o f the resources here at Harding, people will be helped in their walk with God. I t is great that Harding can make Bible professors who are trained and skilled in the scriptures available to people seeking hel p ," Dr. Carl Mitchell , consultant for the I nstitute, said . The Institute is intended to be an expression of appreciation to those who have encouraged Harding since its beginning in 1924. "The Institute began over a lunch meeting with Dr. Na thanMe/lor, assistant director ofthe InstituteforChurch and Family Resources, and Alison Baird, office manager, go over a few details concerning the new organization. The Institute was founded to assist andsupport churches and Christianfamilies. Photo by Krisli Burns. David Burks when a discussion came up about the Church of Christ's growth," Mellor said . "Dr. Burks posed the question, 'How can the church grow by one million members in the next 25 years? "This became the focus tha t eventually developed into the Institute for Church and Family Resources. By providing resources, Harding will be able to give the Church of Christ the tools to prosper and grow in the future. " - Heath Dawson Bible professors, Bill Lambert and JoeJones, chat with freshman Omar Castillo while signing hispledge book. Faculty members were more than willing to use thei1" free time talking with andgetting to know the students. Photo by Kristi Burns.
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