BBC&S - Connected, April 2008

Church Relations First ministry conference draws over 300 Over 300 pastors and church workers attended the first annual Church Ministries Conference at Baptist Bible College & Seminary. Nearly 50 churches were represented at the conference, held March 28-29. More than a dozen speakers from academia, ministry organizations and the pastorate - each with proven track records in leadership - led sessions and workshops. Attendees had 27 different programs from which to choose. Exhibitors from a range of groups also attended, offering resources and information. BBC&S President Jim Jeffery was the keynote speaker at the conference. His messages and PowerPoint notes on leadership and the life of Joshua from the three general sessions are available online here. Read more.
	Alumni Debut bobblehead honors Friedie Loescher A long-time leader at Baptist Bible College & Seminary is being honored with the first bobblehead in school history. The model of Dr. Friedie Loescher, currently Vice President for Student Development, is available for a minimum donation of $25. The money raised will fund student scholarships. Read more.

	Online BBC&S releases new website Better navigation, dynamic visuals, and live weather are among the features on the new website homepage of Baptist Bible College & Seminary. The upgrade of www.bbc.edu was put online April 1. Read more. Read more.

	Athletics BBC Defenders make first NCAA tournament BBC (18-10) captured the NEAC championship with an 84-73 win over Cazenovia College. The victory gave the Defenders automatic qualification to the NCAAs. It is the first time the Defenders have won a NEAC championship. Read more.

	Project Jerusalem Steamtown Church opens in Scranton Residents of downtown Scranton have a new place of worship, one that emphasizes clear biblical teaching and cultural relevancy. Steamtown Church opened in March with the assistance of Project Jerusalem, the church planting internship program at Baptist Bible Seminary. Read more. Watch video news segment. View all video news.

	College Competition set to showcase student films Baptist Bible College students, staff and faculty will display their student films later this month. Real to Reel, the 2008 BBC Film Competition, will be held Friday, April 18. Read more.

	Athletics BBC Defenders looking forward to spring Baptist Bible College is fielding three athletic teams this spring. Baseball and softball will take to their respective diamonds while a revived men's tennis team will make its first appearance in nearly three decades. Read more.

	Music Chamber Singers tour Ireland The Baptist Bible College Chamber Singers traveled and performed throughout the Republic of Ireland last month. They were on tour for two weeks. Read more.

	Seminary Easter given Old Testament perspective "The Shadow of the Cross" was the theme of a special chapel series at Baptist Bible Seminary. The series, on March 10 - 13, focused on several different aspects of the death of Christ. Read more.

	Alumni Online option set for annual alumni award nominations Nominations for two annual alumni awards can now be submitted online. Read more.

	Music High school choirs learn, perform at BBC&S Students from four Christian high schools are visiting Baptist Bible College & Seminary to improve their musical abilities at this year's ChoirFest. The three-day event is being held Thursday, April 3, through Saturday, April 5. Read more.

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Poll Results

By and large, our voters elected rest at home as their favorite spring break activity—if sitting in front of a TV for a week can be called an activity at all. Click here to view poll results and check out voter comments.

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Faculty Update
Dr. Jim King will become the Director of the Master of Science in Biblical Ministry program for Baptist Bible Graduate School, effective April 15. He will also continue in his role as Associate Professor at the Seminary.

Prayer Request
The end of the school year is rapidly approaching. Please join us in prayer for our students as the academic year closes. Ask the Lord to grant them diligence and to cause His Word to continue to work in their lives as they prepare for the final exams.

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