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Thursday, August 26,1999 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75 • Number 1 One God, one spirit, one purpose By Petra M. Wonders StaffWriter While last weekend's fall leadership retreat, "Uno: one God, one spirit, one purpose," was a perfect time for Bethel student leaders to see old friends and relax, fun and games aren't what these students will still be talking about in the weeks to come. The weekend's main speaker was Doug Pagitt, who was without a doubt the main attraction of this retreat. Pagitt is a graduate of both Bethel College and Seminary, and previously served on the Wooddale church pastoral staff. He was at the retreat to stretch minds, raise questions, increase expectations and open up a whole new perspective of leadership to students who thought they had it all figured out. Pagitt gave a series of three talks challenging leaders to take another look at the world around them, rather than another look at themselves as they attempt to lead others into the year to come. The job of a leader, Pagitt said is "... to put struggles into a context that minded students that they could not explain a context that they did not "know." He presented a way of leading that put much more emphasis on the "community" than on the "individual." Along with the opportunity to listen, the leaders were given Father, I pray that their minds will have your wisdom, eyes will see your glory, ears will hear your words, mouths will speak your truth, hearts will be your home, hands will do your work, feet will follow you, knees will bow before you all the days of their lives. - Doug Pagitt concluded his time at the fall leadership retreat with this blessing makes sense." In turn, he re- the chance to dialogue with Pagitt in a question and answer time. During this lime, students were able to voice their opinions and ask questions in order to clear up misunderstandings. These questions led to extensive discussion regarding Pagitt's ideas of community and individualism. This time began at 10:30 p.m. and did not end until past midnight, with the exception of a pizza break and the addition of some culminating thoughts from Jay Barnes, the Provost of Academic Affairs. The interactions were many limes quite emotional, but Pagitt and Bethel student leaders presented their ideas as both speaker and audience wrestled aloud to find understanding for themselves as well as with the community they are part of. At any retreat you will get out of it what you put into it. The amazing thing to see here, though, was the vulnerability that students were showing. The cost of learning at this retreat was interaction. The cost of interacting with Pagitt's new ideas was to risk Finding that the call to leadership might require more than being a unique and talented individual with strong leadership qualities. It seemed that the rewards far outweighed the costs as some began to understand, and everyone began to think. The retreat concluded with Bethel's representative community coming together as one. Students as well as their leaders united by remembering Christ, the ultimate leader, through communion. They were brought together as one body, having one purpose, one spirit, and one God. Clarion/Photo by Sarah Aue A V-East RD David Chase and an excited "roup oj'RA 's gather for some fun before embarking on the Leadership Retreat at Camp Friendship in Annandale, Minnesota. Courtesy Photo Dr. and Mrs. Brushaber relax in their PJs while hosting the alumni/trustee PJ sleepover in the New Dorm. President's Welcome Dear 1999-2000 Bethel Student Body, Welcome back to all returning students and welcome to all new students. I hope that you all had a productive and enjoyable summer. Allow myself to introduce...myself. My name is Brian Westrate and I am your Student Body President for the coming year (unless I mess up big time). I am a senior majoring in Business/Political Science with minors in Communications and Small Business Management. This summer I worked for L & P Relocation Services moving furniture with two other Bethel seniors, Ncal Jacobson and Matt Shiikey (get to know them they're great guys). All of us in BSA (Bethel Student Association) arc very excited about the potential that this year holds for the Bethel Student Body. I don't know if you've noticed, but the end of this calendar year will be ushering in a new millennium. As this particular occurrence only lakes place once every THOUSAND YEARS, BSA, together with the rest of the Beihel community, is going lo make this Bethel's best year ever. All of us in BSA look forward to serving you in whatever way we can. The BSA office is located below Market Square next to the Student Center (the place with the pool tables). There is almost always someone in the office so please drop in to tell us how we can better serve you or just lo chat. Our only goal in BSA is lo meel your needs. You students are our bosses so please let us know if we're not doing our job. We look forward lo working for you this year. On behalf of BSA I say again welcome and stop on by. . Your faithful servant, Brian Westrate Student Body President
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 75 No. 01 |
Date Published | August 26 1999 |
Decade | 1990 |
Academic Year | 1999 - 2000 |
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 | Aue, Sarah |
Contributors | Rankins, Christina (Managing Editor); Larson, Carin (News Editor); Kroeker, Jason Alexander (Views Editor); Rockwell, Peter (Variety Editor); Stewart, Jennifer (A&E Editor); Swan, Eric (Sports Editor); Lang, Matt (Photo Editor); Soderstrom, Amy (Copy Editor); Sixta, Tim (Advertising Manager); Martin, Barb (Administrative Advisor); Horstman, Joey (Academic Advisor) |
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 | Thursday, August 26,1999 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75 • Number 1 One God, one spirit, one purpose By Petra M. Wonders StaffWriter While last weekend's fall leadership retreat, "Uno: one God, one spirit, one purpose," was a perfect time for Bethel student leaders to see old friends and relax, fun and games aren't what these students will still be talking about in the weeks to come. The weekend's main speaker was Doug Pagitt, who was without a doubt the main attraction of this retreat. Pagitt is a graduate of both Bethel College and Seminary, and previously served on the Wooddale church pastoral staff. He was at the retreat to stretch minds, raise questions, increase expectations and open up a whole new perspective of leadership to students who thought they had it all figured out. Pagitt gave a series of three talks challenging leaders to take another look at the world around them, rather than another look at themselves as they attempt to lead others into the year to come. The job of a leader, Pagitt said is "... to put struggles into a context that minded students that they could not explain a context that they did not "know." He presented a way of leading that put much more emphasis on the "community" than on the "individual." Along with the opportunity to listen, the leaders were given Father, I pray that their minds will have your wisdom, eyes will see your glory, ears will hear your words, mouths will speak your truth, hearts will be your home, hands will do your work, feet will follow you, knees will bow before you all the days of their lives. - Doug Pagitt concluded his time at the fall leadership retreat with this blessing makes sense." In turn, he re- the chance to dialogue with Pagitt in a question and answer time. During this lime, students were able to voice their opinions and ask questions in order to clear up misunderstandings. These questions led to extensive discussion regarding Pagitt's ideas of community and individualism. This time began at 10:30 p.m. and did not end until past midnight, with the exception of a pizza break and the addition of some culminating thoughts from Jay Barnes, the Provost of Academic Affairs. The interactions were many limes quite emotional, but Pagitt and Bethel student leaders presented their ideas as both speaker and audience wrestled aloud to find understanding for themselves as well as with the community they are part of. At any retreat you will get out of it what you put into it. The amazing thing to see here, though, was the vulnerability that students were showing. The cost of learning at this retreat was interaction. The cost of interacting with Pagitt's new ideas was to risk Finding that the call to leadership might require more than being a unique and talented individual with strong leadership qualities. It seemed that the rewards far outweighed the costs as some began to understand, and everyone began to think. The retreat concluded with Bethel's representative community coming together as one. Students as well as their leaders united by remembering Christ, the ultimate leader, through communion. They were brought together as one body, having one purpose, one spirit, and one God. Clarion/Photo by Sarah Aue A V-East RD David Chase and an excited "roup oj'RA 's gather for some fun before embarking on the Leadership Retreat at Camp Friendship in Annandale, Minnesota. Courtesy Photo Dr. and Mrs. Brushaber relax in their PJs while hosting the alumni/trustee PJ sleepover in the New Dorm. President's Welcome Dear 1999-2000 Bethel Student Body, Welcome back to all returning students and welcome to all new students. I hope that you all had a productive and enjoyable summer. Allow myself to introduce...myself. My name is Brian Westrate and I am your Student Body President for the coming year (unless I mess up big time). I am a senior majoring in Business/Political Science with minors in Communications and Small Business Management. This summer I worked for L & P Relocation Services moving furniture with two other Bethel seniors, Ncal Jacobson and Matt Shiikey (get to know them they're great guys). All of us in BSA (Bethel Student Association) arc very excited about the potential that this year holds for the Bethel Student Body. I don't know if you've noticed, but the end of this calendar year will be ushering in a new millennium. As this particular occurrence only lakes place once every THOUSAND YEARS, BSA, together with the rest of the Beihel community, is going lo make this Bethel's best year ever. All of us in BSA look forward to serving you in whatever way we can. The BSA office is located below Market Square next to the Student Center (the place with the pool tables). There is almost always someone in the office so please drop in to tell us how we can better serve you or just lo chat. Our only goal in BSA is lo meel your needs. You students are our bosses so please let us know if we're not doing our job. We look forward lo working for you this year. On behalf of BSA I say again welcome and stop on by. . Your faithful servant, Brian Westrate Student Body President |
Language | English |
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