missionary Archives - The Chimes

Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Carly Micheal

Hear why the junior business marketing major is running for president of the Student Missionary Union.

Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • February 7, 2019

Q: Why do you feel equipped to lead SMU? A: I went on a trip with SMU first, so I've gotten to... be involved with SMU in that capacity, but then this year, I am also on the board of directors for SMU as the director of administration... I've gotten to be in all of those and take in part and participate...

Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Dee Jacocks

Hear why the junior Christian ministries major is running for president of the Student Missionary Union.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 7, 2019

Q: Why do you feel equipped to lead SMU? A: “I definitely feel that God has equipped me to do this just throughout my life. I became a Christian when I was 18, and I’m 23 now… Everyone began to affirm my leadership and affirm God’s hand on me as far as wanting to study the word and wanting to...

Soaring Stories: Global student Baillie Myers redefines her Identity at Biola

Global student talks about her struggle transitioning from Mexico to the Biola environment.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • September 29, 2018

As if adjusting to college life is not hard enough, global student Baillie Myers also had to become accustomed to American culture upon moving from Puebla Mexico to Biola, her freshman year. While the sophomore psychology major is technically an American citizen, she has always felt her real home...