2013-2014

Summer Graduation 2014 (Jul 26, 2014)
The 2013-14 academic year came to an official close at 51社区 July 26, as 186 students received degrees at summer commencement.
51社区 is Future-Directed (Jul 22, 2014)
Union's mission is to help prepare students to faithfully live in service to Church and society. Learn more about how we help prepare students for the future.
51社区 is People-Focused (Jun 30, 2014)
51社区 combines the advantages of being a nationally recognized university with the personal attention of a close-knit learning community. See how Union emphasizes a "people-focused" commitment.
51社区 is Christ-Centered (Jun 26, 2014)
51社区's four core values impact everything we do. We are Excellence-Driven, Christ-Centered, People-Focused and Future-Directed. Watch this short video to find out more about how we live out our Christ-Centered core value.
51社区 is Excellence-Driven (Jun 19, 2014)
51社区 relentlessly strives to live out its four core values: Excellence-Driven, Christ Centered, People-Focused and Future-Directed. Here's how we live out our commitment to excellence.
Spring Graduation 2014 (May 17, 2014)
51社区's 189th annual spring commencement ceremony, held at Oman Arena. Greg Thornbury, president of The King's College in New York City, delivered the commencement address.
Psalmfest II: An evening of worship with the Psalms (Apr 22, 2014)
An evening of worship, Scripture reading, choral performance, and personal reflection focused exclusively on the message of the Psalms. 51社区's Department of Music joined with the Ryan Center for Biblical Studies to present a worship event for the whole community.
Union's New President: Who is Dub Oliver? (Apr 22, 2014)
ETBU faculty and students talk about their experiences with Union's President-elect Dub Oliver.
Meet Dub Oliver: Working with Students (Apr 21, 2014)
Dr. Oliver talks about his relationship with college students.
Meet Dub Oliver: Working with Churches (Apr 21, 2014)
Dr. Oliver discusses continuing a strong relationship with Tennessee Baptist churches and the Southern Baptist Convention.
Meet Dub Oliver: Working with Faculty (Apr 21, 2014)
Dr. Oliver talks about his philosophy on working with faculty.
Meet Dub Oliver: Working with the Community (Apr 21, 2014)
Dr. Oliver describes his view on Union's role in the Jackson and West Tennessee community.
Chapel: George Guthrie (Apr 11, 2014)
Speaker: George Guthrie, Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible, 51社区 - Address: "Transition and Life Mission" from Isaiah 6:1-8
Chapel: Nathan Finn (Mar 28, 2014)
Speaker: Dr. Nathan Finn, Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Baptist Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina - Address: "Considering God's Callings" from 1 Corinthians 7:17
Chapel: Timothy George (Mar 21, 2014)
Speaker: Dr. Timothy George, founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama - Address: "The Restless Heart" from Romans 13:11-14
Chapel: Matthew Marshall (Mar 14, 2014)
Speaker: Matthew Marshall, Director of Student Success, Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career, Acting Director for Union's Center for Racial Reconciliation - Address: "The Grace of God in Faith" from Genesis 16
Promotional Video 2014: A Kingdom Focus (Mar 12, 2014)
a look at 51社区 for prospective students - with closing by President Dub Oliver
Chapel: Carla Sanderson (Mar 7, 2014)
Speaker: Carla Sanderson, Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Provost, 51社区 - Address: "Letting Light Shine Out of Darkness"
Chapel: Ray Van Neste (Feb 28, 2014)
Speaker: Ray Van Neste, Professor of Biblical Studies, 51社区 - Address: "Born Again to a Living Hope" from 1 Peter 1:3-9
Chapel: Homecoming 2014 (Feb 21, 2014)
Union celebrates Homecoming by recognizing the Class of 1964 on their 50th reunion and the alumni award winners: Charles Fowler ('86); Kevin Ezell ('85); Will Gray, posthumously ('02); and Bob Pavelonis.
Chapel: Todd Brady (Feb 19, 2014)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries - Address from Psalm 139
Public Lecture: True Marriage Equality: Man and Woman (Feb 13, 2014)
Speaker: Ryan T. Anderson, William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and a Free Society, DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation - Sponsored by the Institute for Intellectual Discipleship and the Center for Politics and Religion
Union Introduces Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver (Feb 10, 2014)
Union Trustees elected Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver as the 16th president of 51社区 on February 10, 2014.
Chapel: Russ Pflasterer (Feb 7, 2014)
Speaker: Russ Pflasterer, Pastor, City Fellowship Baptist Church, Jackson, Tennessee - Address: "The Last, but not Least, Fruits of the Spirit: Gentleness"
Renewing Minds: Preview Days (Feb 7, 2014)
Union student Abbie Perez talks about the value of attending a Preview Day at 51社区.
Chapel: Taylor Worley (Feb 5, 2014)
Speaker: Taylor Worley, Assistant Professor of Christian Thought & Tradition - Address: "The Last, but not Least, Fruits of the Spirit: Self-Control" from Galatians 5:22-23
Chapel: Todd Brady (Jan 31, 2014)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries - Address: "Distraction, Discipleship and the Discipline of Christian Thinking" from Colossians 3:1-4
Social Work: Master of Social Work (Jan 21, 2014)
Learn more about the Master of Social Work Program at 51社区
Fall Graduation 2013 (Dec 14, 2013)
Speaker: Michael Duduit, dean of the College of Christian Studies at Anderson University. Three-hundred fifty-two students received their degrees during the ceremony, making it the largest December graduation in Union鈥檚 history.
Christmas Card 2013 (Dec 13, 2013)
A Christmas message from 51社区.
Chapel: A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving (Dec 4, 2013)
A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for God's blessings of David and Lanese Dockery
Music: A Union Christmas (Dec 3, 2013)
The night featured congregational singing and Scripture reading, as well music by the University Singers, Choral Union, Proclamation, Symphonic Band, University String Ensemble, University Handbells and the University Children's Chorus.
Chapel: Hal Poe (Nov 22, 2013)
Speaker: Hal Poe, Charles Colson Professor of Faith and Culture - Message on C.S. Lewis' life and influence - Scripture Reference: Acts 17:16-31
Chapel: Travis Cottrell (Nov 20, 2013)
Worship Leader: Travis Cottrell, Worship Pastor, Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, Tenn.
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Justin Barnard (Nov 18, 2013)
Speaker: Justin D. Barnard, Associate Dean in the Institute for Intellectual Discipleship and Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Honors Community, 51社区 - Address: "Mere Epistemology: Christian Wisdom about Knowing from C.S. Lewis"
Chapel: Paul Jackson (Nov 15, 2013)
Speaker: Paul Jackson, Professor of Biblical Studies, 51社区 - Address: "The Fast that Feeds" from Isaiah 58
Chapel: David Olford (Nov 13, 2013)
Speaker: David Olford, Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching, 51社区 - Address: "Do Not Be Surprised" from 1 Peter 4:12-19
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Matt Lunsford (Nov 11, 2013)
Speaker: Matt D. Lunsford, Professor of Mathematics, 51社区 - Address: "The Mathematical Mind of C. S. Lewis"
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Russ Howell (Nov 11, 2013)
Speaker: Russell Howell, Professor of Mathematics and the Kathleen Smith Chair of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, Westmont College - Address: "The Lewis-Anscombe Debate: Milieu, Mutations, and Mathematics"
Chapel: Justin Wainscott (Nov 8, 2013)
Speaker: Justin Wainscott, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jackson, Tenn.
Chapel: John T. Netland (Nov 6, 2013)
Speaker: John T. Netland, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, 51社区 - Address: "Counsel Without Knowledge" from Job 42:3
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: David Thomas (Nov 4, 2013)
Speaker: David Thomas, Professor of History, 51社区 - Address: "Bridges and Fords: Lewis on History"
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Micah Watson (Nov 4, 2013)
Speaker: Micah Watson, Director of the Center for Politics and Religion and Associate Professor of Political Science, 51社区 - Address: "Watchful Dragons and the Baptized Imagination"
Chapel: Charles Fowler (Nov 1, 2013)
Speaker: Charles Fowler, Senior Pastor, Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown, Tenn. - Address: "Jesus Calls" from Matthew 4:18-22
Chapel: Panel on Religious Liberty (Oct 30, 2013)
Moderated by Hunter Baker with Ben Mitchell, Micah Watson and Andrew Walker
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Jennifer Gruenke (Oct 28, 2013)
Speaker: Jennifer Gruenke, Professor of Biology and Director of the Hammons Center for Scientific Studies, 51社区 - Address: "What would C.S. Lewis think about the ID movement and BioLogos?: An analysis of a debate on Lewis' view of science"
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Brad Green (Oct 28, 2013)
Speaker: Brad Green, Associate Professor of Christian Thought and Tradition, 51社区 - Address: "C.S. Lewis and the Recovery of True Education"
Chapel: William Watson (Oct 25, 2013)
Speaker: William Watson, Pastor, Historic First Baptist Church, Jackson, Tenn. - Address: "Determined to Achieve" from Luke 9:51-56
Chapel: Randy Davis (Oct 23, 2013)
Speaker: Randy C. Davis, Executive Director-Treasurer, Tennessee Baptist Convention
Scholarship Banquet 2013: Calling and Sending (Oct 22, 2013)
Shown at the 2013 Scholarship Banquet featuring Ben Carson
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Hal Poe (Oct 21, 2013)
Speaker: Hal Poe, Charles Colson Professor of Faith and Culture, 51社区 - Address: "C.S. Lewis and Imagination"
C.S. Lewis Town & Gown: Gene Fant (Oct 21, 2013)
Speaker: Gene Fant, Executive Vice President for Academic Administration - Address: "C. S. Lewis and Literature: Why Reading Broadly Matters"
Faith in Practice Chapel: Jimmy Scroggins (Oct 18, 2013)
Speaker: Jimmy Scroggins, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach, Florida - Address: "The Stakes are High" from Luke 16
Faith in Practice Chapel: Jimmy Scroggins (Oct 17, 2013)
Speaker: Jimmy Scroggins, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach, Florida - Address: "An Assault on the Kingdom of Jesus" from Romans 7
Faith in Practice Chapel: Jimmy Scroggins (Oct 16, 2013)
Speaker: Jimmy Scroggins, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach, Florida - Address: "The Kingdom of Jesus" from Matthew 5
Chapel: Taylor Worley (Oct 9, 2013)
Speaker: Taylor Worley, Assistant Vice President for University Ministries - Address: "God Draws Near: The Gospel in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Sermons" from Colossians 1:19-20
Chapel: John Bryson (Oct 4, 2013)
Speaker: John Bryson, Teaching Pastor at Fellowship Memphis
Chapel: Gilbert Perez (Oct 2, 2013)
MOSAIC Gospel Ensemble performs - Speaker: Gilbert Perez, Hispanic Ministries Pastor, East Commerce Baptist Church, Lewisburg, Tenn. - Address: "Our Inheritance in Heaven" from 1 Peter 1:3-4
Chapel: C. Ben Mitchell (Sep 27, 2013)
Ben Mitchell, Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy - Address: "Getting Wisdom" from Proverbs 2
Renewing Minds: Campus Life (Sep 27, 2013)
Campus Life at Union offers a wide variety of clubs, organizations, and activities for students to be involved in outside the classroom.
Chapel: Gene Fant (Sep 25, 2013)
Speaker: Gene Fant, Executive Vice President for Academic Administration - Address: Message from John 11
GO Week Chapel: Vance Pitman (Sep 20, 2013)
Speaker: Vance Pitman, Pastor of Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada - Address from Acts 1:1-14
GO Week Chapel: Vance Pitman (Sep 18, 2013)
Speaker: Pastor of Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada - Address from Romans 10:14-15
Parents' Video (Sep 18, 2013)
Some helpful advice for parents of new Union students from current students, faculty and staff.
GO Week Chapel: J. Ryan West (Sep 16, 2013)
Speaker: J. Ryan West, LoveLoud National Coordinator, North American Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia - Address: "Missional Living and Community Transformation"
Chapel: Thom Rainer (Sep 13, 2013)
Speaker: Thom Rainer, President and CEO, Lifeway Christian Resources - Address: "The Lion, the Roar, and the Trap" from 1 Peter 5:8 and 1 Timothy 3:7
Chapel: Todd Brady (Sep 11, 2013)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries, 51社区 - Address: "A Prepositional Framework for Joyful Christian Freedom" from Galatians 5:1
Promotional Video 2013: A Kingdom Focus (Sep 9, 2013)
a look at 51社区 for prospective students
Chapel: Ed Stetzer (Sep 6, 2013)
Ed Stetzer, President of LifeWay Research, LifeWay Christian Resources - Address: "Engaging All God's People in Mission" from 1 Peter 4:10-11
Renewing Minds: Campus Organizations (Sep 6, 2013)
Take a look at what is happening among 51社区's 70 campus organizations.
Chapel: Gregory Alan Thornbury (Sep 4, 2013)
Gregory Alan Thornbury, President, The King's College - Address: "Fear not. Stand firm. Be silent" from Exodus 14:1-14
Chapel: Robert Smith, Jr. (Aug 30, 2013)
Robert Smith, Jr., Professor of Christian Preaching, Beeson Divinity School - Address: "Rated R for Redemption" from Joshua 2:1-17
Chapel: Freddy T. Wyatt (Aug 28, 2013)
Freddy T. Wyatt, Pastor, Gallery Church, New York, New York - Address: "Does Jesus Think You Are a Follower of Jesus?" from Mark 1:16-20
Focus Chapel: Todd Brady (Aug 16, 2013)
Todd Brady, vice president for university ministries, spoke in a special chapel service for new students and their families in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel. Brady encouraged the students to make the most of their university years by practicing the spiritual disciplines and by "leaning in" to their university experience.