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Date Rape Issues p. 9 Stress >. 6 I X vrJL H. &±A S/ vFJl %jLJLM. Artist p. it Chicago Retreat Yields Ministry Insights by Josh Freed Staff Writer Over FalIBreak, Assistant Campus Pastor S teve Young led a group of 22 B ethel students to Chicago to leam how students at other schools minister to the world around them. This "Chicago Retreat" was an activity of Bethel's World Christian Fellowship, a group of about 40 students who meet regularly to do outreach. The trip was partially subsidized by the Campus Minis- BETHEL COLLEGE ST. PAUL, MN VOL.67, NO. 4 NOV. 1,1991 tries office and partially by the participating students. In Chicago, Young "targeted schools that I knew had effective programs in the area of outreach and missions." The group studied programs at North Park College, in northern Chicago, and Wheaton College, in Wheaton, Illinois. Young said that Oak Park, in particular, has a successful, student-run volunteer service outreach program. The team went to these schools with some questions about ministry. Young said that they wanted to know "what those colleges are doing, why they are doing it, and who is leading it." Rather than copy existing programs at these schools, however, Young wanted to use these programs as a "tool of learning" to help them create their own programs. Although one purpose of the trip was to study outreach, Young said thai another purpose was simply "get away and have some fun together." The Fellowship is only about one month old, so Young wanted to give the group a chance to get to know each other and build team spirit. Activities in this area included eating at Giordonno's Pizzeria, taking in the John Hancock build- Sludents experience Chicago firslhand. Pholo couriesy of Sieve Young. ing, carriage rides, and, of course, visiting the legendary Hard Rock Cafe. Students on the trip gained valuable insight into the world around them. Young wanted them to be in an environment where they would experience cultural diversity. He said lhat one area they stayed in contained about 22ethnic and cultural groups in a two block area. Riding Ihe "L,"Chicago's public-transit system, was also a new experience for many students. Young felt that the trip was successful, saying that "it did what I wanted it to," which was giving these Bethel students a chance to see other students in leadership positions. Young emphasized that, like the schools they studied in Chicago, the Fellowship is designed to be student-led. "I'm interested in students working with me to create a vision for what the future of Bethel outreach and missions is going to be," he said. "I want the students to have ownership," he added. The World Christian Fellowship is beginning to shape its plans for the future. While they will continue to meet as a whole, Young said that they are also going to break down into smaller, more specialized ' 'task forces." Areas to be covered include world missions, a Twin Cities outreach, and an urban development ministry. In the future they might research neighborhoods in which they plan to work, possibly even buying a house in the area, to allow them to work directly with local residents. Young invites any Bethel students with a hean for ministry to attend World Christian Fellowship meetings. They take place every Tuesday morning at 10:20 A .M. in FA 314, and are sure to be an exciting part of Bethel's outreach and ministry future. Boyd Serves God on the Run by Lisa Lawson Contributing Writer Greg Boyd is a man whose Christian walk takes him running. Students may know him as the professor who wears jeans. Or they may think of him as the prof whose unique and creative style can bring to life such killers as CWC or Christian Theology. But many students may be unaware of who Boyd is: the runner of ultra-marathons, the pastor, the professor of theology, the soon-to-be published writer, the h usband and the father. While in high school Boyd belonged to the cross country team. He says he was never very fast, but he did discover his endurance to be of great strength. "If the race was long enough, I'd win," Boyd says. In the ten years following high school, Boyd was consumed by college and graduate work, at the end of which he held a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Minnesota, a Master's Degree from Yale, and a Doctorate from Princeton's seminary. But having done virtually norunningthrough his years of study, was "unhealthy and inactive." He greatly missed running and wanted to get back into the sport. This hope became a reality about fiveyears ago upon hisemployment at Bethel when Boyd resumed training, and ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 1987—a 26-mile first. Perhaps unsatisfied with the mere 26- mile distance, he dove head-on into the "longer" long distance running scheme, and began to run the Ultra-Marathon. Scoping any such distance of 30 to60miles, the ultra- marathon brought well-earned success for Boyd. Usually placing first or second, Boyd claims he did "pretty good," and reiterates the principle that his performance heightens with the greater the distance of the race. Greg Boyd s faith serves as a foundalion for his many lalems and accomplishmenls. Pholo by GJ Harper. making Boyd's style and stamina the root of his success. In running the ultra-marathon, Boyd faces two main problems. First, he has very little time to train. His weekly workout, which has him running only three times a week, is comparable to that of a runner who trains for three to five mile races. This is the equivalent of about 40 miles a week as opposed to the weekly average of 100 miles covered by marathon/ultra-marathon racers. Secondly, at almost every major race, Boyd inevitably gets injured and spends up to the following two months in recovery and restoration. In addition to a constant general soreness caused by his running, the recent diagnosis of having acute tendonitis in a knee has temporarily terminated all running. Since then, he's taken up race-walking, and took second in a recent state championship. Among his many accomplishments in running, Boyd participated in the Edmund Fitzgerald 100 kilometer World Championship. Competing against teams from all over the globe, Boyd finished first among the Minnesota participants, seventh in the nation, and twenty-third in the world. Last July, Boyd ran in the Family Advanced Network Systems annual fundraiser to aid needy kids with college tuition. The participants can run for as iong as 24 hours or up to 100 miles. When Boyd had reached 70 miles, his knees were completely shot. With only 13 hours having passed, Boyd spent the remainder of the race icing his knees for an hour, running five miles, then icing again. Upon the twentieth hour of the race, Boyd hit the 100 mile maximum. Pledged at $10 per mile, he alone raised $1000 for the organization. But transcending the ultra-marathons, marathons, and other running competitions is Boyd's Christian expression and worship of God, One of his most enjoyable training runs is a 4-5 hour run in Aften State Park in which "the whole thing," he say s, "if oriented rightly is an act of worship." He goes on to call it a celebration of health. "In the woods you feel so much a part of nature and the environment. You get atuned to the sights and sounds and smells, and can really feel God's presence. And there's also a feeling of harmony—an inner unity you can acquire that is really profound." While the runs in Aften are the most enjoyable and uplifting, a race can also mean a journey into his spiritual depths and an intimate communion with the Lord. "Some of my best times of prayer were during really long runs-especially to- Boyd, con't. on Pg. 14.
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 67 No. 04 |
Date Published | November 01 1991 |
Decade | 1990 |
Academic Year | 1991 - 1992 |
Frequency | Biweekly |
Notes | This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Historical Society from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. |
Digital Collection | The Clarion: Bethel University's Student Newspaper |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Editor | Jackson, Julianne |
Contributors | Martin, Barb (Administrative Advisor); Fisher, Barrett (Academic Advisor); Urbanski, Steve (News Editor); Bierhaus, Heidi (Features Editor); Zuccarelli, Laura (Opinions Editor); Anderson, Peter B. (Arts Editor); Hoyt, Chad (Sports Editor); Harper, G.J. (Photo Editor); Hudson, Nikki (Business Manager); Knutson, Karina (Advertising Manager); Mueller, Jody (Layout Editor); Gennrich, Laurie (Copy Editor); Eastlund-Stair, Pamela (Copy Editor) |
Location |
United States Minnesota Saint Paul |
Time Span of Publication | Newspaper published from 1921 through present day |
Copyright | Reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted for educational and research purposes with proper attribution to the Bethel Digital Library. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted under copyright law without the written permission of Bethel University Digital Library. For questions or further information on this collection, contact digital-library@bethel.edu. |
Type | text |
Format | image/jpeg |
Physical Dimensions | 11.5 x 17 |
Original Collection | Printed paper copies of original newspaper in the collections of the Bethel University Library and the History Center: Archives of the Baptist General Conference and Bethel University. |
Original Publisher | Bethel College |
Transcript | Date Rape Issues p. 9 Stress >. 6 I X vrJL H. &±A S/ vFJl %jLJLM. Artist p. it Chicago Retreat Yields Ministry Insights by Josh Freed Staff Writer Over FalIBreak, Assistant Campus Pastor S teve Young led a group of 22 B ethel students to Chicago to leam how students at other schools minister to the world around them. This "Chicago Retreat" was an activity of Bethel's World Christian Fellowship, a group of about 40 students who meet regularly to do outreach. The trip was partially subsidized by the Campus Minis- BETHEL COLLEGE ST. PAUL, MN VOL.67, NO. 4 NOV. 1,1991 tries office and partially by the participating students. In Chicago, Young "targeted schools that I knew had effective programs in the area of outreach and missions." The group studied programs at North Park College, in northern Chicago, and Wheaton College, in Wheaton, Illinois. Young said that Oak Park, in particular, has a successful, student-run volunteer service outreach program. The team went to these schools with some questions about ministry. Young said that they wanted to know "what those colleges are doing, why they are doing it, and who is leading it." Rather than copy existing programs at these schools, however, Young wanted to use these programs as a "tool of learning" to help them create their own programs. Although one purpose of the trip was to study outreach, Young said thai another purpose was simply "get away and have some fun together." The Fellowship is only about one month old, so Young wanted to give the group a chance to get to know each other and build team spirit. Activities in this area included eating at Giordonno's Pizzeria, taking in the John Hancock build- Sludents experience Chicago firslhand. Pholo couriesy of Sieve Young. ing, carriage rides, and, of course, visiting the legendary Hard Rock Cafe. Students on the trip gained valuable insight into the world around them. Young wanted them to be in an environment where they would experience cultural diversity. He said lhat one area they stayed in contained about 22ethnic and cultural groups in a two block area. Riding Ihe "L,"Chicago's public-transit system, was also a new experience for many students. Young felt that the trip was successful, saying that "it did what I wanted it to," which was giving these Bethel students a chance to see other students in leadership positions. Young emphasized that, like the schools they studied in Chicago, the Fellowship is designed to be student-led. "I'm interested in students working with me to create a vision for what the future of Bethel outreach and missions is going to be," he said. "I want the students to have ownership," he added. The World Christian Fellowship is beginning to shape its plans for the future. While they will continue to meet as a whole, Young said that they are also going to break down into smaller, more specialized ' 'task forces." Areas to be covered include world missions, a Twin Cities outreach, and an urban development ministry. In the future they might research neighborhoods in which they plan to work, possibly even buying a house in the area, to allow them to work directly with local residents. Young invites any Bethel students with a hean for ministry to attend World Christian Fellowship meetings. They take place every Tuesday morning at 10:20 A .M. in FA 314, and are sure to be an exciting part of Bethel's outreach and ministry future. Boyd Serves God on the Run by Lisa Lawson Contributing Writer Greg Boyd is a man whose Christian walk takes him running. Students may know him as the professor who wears jeans. Or they may think of him as the prof whose unique and creative style can bring to life such killers as CWC or Christian Theology. But many students may be unaware of who Boyd is: the runner of ultra-marathons, the pastor, the professor of theology, the soon-to-be published writer, the h usband and the father. While in high school Boyd belonged to the cross country team. He says he was never very fast, but he did discover his endurance to be of great strength. "If the race was long enough, I'd win," Boyd says. In the ten years following high school, Boyd was consumed by college and graduate work, at the end of which he held a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Minnesota, a Master's Degree from Yale, and a Doctorate from Princeton's seminary. But having done virtually norunningthrough his years of study, was "unhealthy and inactive." He greatly missed running and wanted to get back into the sport. This hope became a reality about fiveyears ago upon hisemployment at Bethel when Boyd resumed training, and ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 1987—a 26-mile first. Perhaps unsatisfied with the mere 26- mile distance, he dove head-on into the "longer" long distance running scheme, and began to run the Ultra-Marathon. Scoping any such distance of 30 to60miles, the ultra- marathon brought well-earned success for Boyd. Usually placing first or second, Boyd claims he did "pretty good," and reiterates the principle that his performance heightens with the greater the distance of the race. Greg Boyd s faith serves as a foundalion for his many lalems and accomplishmenls. Pholo by GJ Harper. making Boyd's style and stamina the root of his success. In running the ultra-marathon, Boyd faces two main problems. First, he has very little time to train. His weekly workout, which has him running only three times a week, is comparable to that of a runner who trains for three to five mile races. This is the equivalent of about 40 miles a week as opposed to the weekly average of 100 miles covered by marathon/ultra-marathon racers. Secondly, at almost every major race, Boyd inevitably gets injured and spends up to the following two months in recovery and restoration. In addition to a constant general soreness caused by his running, the recent diagnosis of having acute tendonitis in a knee has temporarily terminated all running. Since then, he's taken up race-walking, and took second in a recent state championship. Among his many accomplishments in running, Boyd participated in the Edmund Fitzgerald 100 kilometer World Championship. Competing against teams from all over the globe, Boyd finished first among the Minnesota participants, seventh in the nation, and twenty-third in the world. Last July, Boyd ran in the Family Advanced Network Systems annual fundraiser to aid needy kids with college tuition. The participants can run for as iong as 24 hours or up to 100 miles. When Boyd had reached 70 miles, his knees were completely shot. With only 13 hours having passed, Boyd spent the remainder of the race icing his knees for an hour, running five miles, then icing again. Upon the twentieth hour of the race, Boyd hit the 100 mile maximum. Pledged at $10 per mile, he alone raised $1000 for the organization. But transcending the ultra-marathons, marathons, and other running competitions is Boyd's Christian expression and worship of God, One of his most enjoyable training runs is a 4-5 hour run in Aften State Park in which "the whole thing," he say s, "if oriented rightly is an act of worship." He goes on to call it a celebration of health. "In the woods you feel so much a part of nature and the environment. You get atuned to the sights and sounds and smells, and can really feel God's presence. And there's also a feeling of harmony—an inner unity you can acquire that is really profound." While the runs in Aften are the most enjoyable and uplifting, a race can also mean a journey into his spiritual depths and an intimate communion with the Lord. "Some of my best times of prayer were during really long runs-especially to- Boyd, con't. on Pg. 14. |
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