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The Chimes

Isla Vista Worship releases “simplicity” EP

Isla Vista Worship releases "simplicity" EP
Walk through Isla Vista Worship’s new EP, “simplicity”, track-by-track.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 10, 2022

After a two-year intermission, Isla Vista Worship released their first post-pandemic EP composed of three songs, “thank you,” “sing praise” and “i'll go.” “Simplicity” was written on an acoustic guitar and sung on a headphone mic to remind listeners that they do not need elaborate production...

Making disciples includes local and global missions

Making disciples includes local and global missions
Obeying the Great Commission requires prioritizing evangelism in the community and abroad.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

Christians agree that the decision between pursuing local and global mission opportunities relies upon the relationship between the person or church with God. However, there is dissension about which trajectory takes priority while considering what the Scripture says about spreading the gospel. God commands...

Student Missionary Union reimagines global missions

Graphic by Maria Weyne
Global missions and SMU workshops are offered virtually over the fall semester.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne September 15, 2020

As Biola transitioned to a fully online format, many student-led organizations adapted their relationally-based organizations to a computer screen. The Student Missionary Union faced a bigger challenge than most, which involved creating and sending out missions teams in the midst of a global shutdown.  GLOBAL...

Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Bobbi Thompson

Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Bobbi Thompson
The junior communication studies major explains why she is running for president of the Student Missionary Union.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 7, 2020

WHY DO YOU FEEL EQUIPPED TO LEAD SMU? Bobbi Thompson: “I think in so many ways I still feel unqualified and there’s so much I’m going to be asking for guidance and wisdom and need to learn as I go.  “I have been involved in [Student Missionary Union] since my freshman year. I started off...

Soaring Stories: Raised as a missionary

Photo Courtesy of Rachel Wyatt
Rachel Wyatt shares her background in ministry.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 5, 2017
Rachel Wyatt shares her background in ministry.

Missions go local

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SMU restructures their system to pursue a deeper focus on local missions.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 20, 2016
SMU restructures their system to pursue a deeper focus on local missions.

Outside the bubble

Outside the bubble
The Solidarity ministry in Fullerton partners with Biola students in academic service learning projects to heal troubled communities.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer May 6, 2015
The Solidarity ministry in Fullerton partners with Biola students in academic service learning projects to heal troubled communities.