Special Events
with a Spiritual Emphasis
Spiritual Advancement Week
The week's special emphasis brings spiritual focus to the entire campus through a series of five services held at the start of each Fall semester. The goal is to challenge each student and staff member toward new levels of spiritual vitality, victory and vision. This special emphasis helps set the tone for spiritual growth throughout the rest of the school year
Date: Sep 21 - 23. 2010
Speaker: Dr. Jo Anne Lyon
Dr. Jo Anne Lyon serves as Chair of the Board of General Superintendents of The Wesleyan Church. In 1996 Dr. Lyon became an ordained minister and the same year founded World Hope International to help alleviate suffering and injustice through education, enterprise and community health. She remains involved with World Hope International, currently serving as Board Chair. In 2003, she co-founded with Senior Policy Advisor of US Dept of State, Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST). Among many other responsibilities, she also serves as Vice Chair for Evangelicals for Social Action Board of Directors. Dr. Lyon has published several works including The Ultimate Blessing in 2003.
Dr. Lyon is a widely sought after speaker and her passion is for the Church to impact their local communities, respond to the immediate needs of the world, and experience the movement of God in new ways; As we look at our culture and Church today, we are aware we need a renewal—a cutting through of the Holy Spirit....The Wesleyan Churches of North America are reaching and impacting their local communities, as well as responding to the immediate needs of the world. In addition, the desire to experience the movement of God in new ways evidences their growing commitment to Christ and His Church.
Dr. Lyon and her husband, Rev. Wayne Lyon, reside in Indianapolis, IN. They have four grown children and five grandchildren.
Lyon holds a Bachelor's degree in education from the University of Cincinnati, a Masters in Counseling from TheUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City, and further graduate work at St. Louis University in Historical Theology. She has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from United Wesleyan College, and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Southern Wesleyan University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. In May of 2010 Dr. Lyon was awarded the first Doctor of Divinity degree bestowed by Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College.
Holiness Advancement Week
Early in the Spring semester this series of five services is focused specifically on the Biblical doctrine of holiness. This doctrine is part of our Wesleyan heritage and is taught with conviction and clarity.
International Missions Convention
This convention is held mid-way through the Spring semester each year and creates a campus-wide heightened awareness of God's work in the world, particularly outside North America. Opportunity is given for both students and staff to respond to God's direction for personal involvement in the great cause of global evangelism. A particular highlight of this week of global ministry focus is an international dinner provided for the entire campus.
