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The Chimes

“Mother Teresa of Cairo” receives award at Missions Conference

President Barry Corey praying with "Mama Maggie" Groban.
Students learn about God’s power of the darkness in Egypt and around the world.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

As “Mama Maggie” Groban delivered her acceptance speech for the 2018 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award, a sound broke through the still air of Chase Gymnasium—a baby’s cry. Gobran, often called the “Mother Teresa of Cairo” for her work with the orphans and impoverished families...

World Horizons broadens internship opportunities

Landscape photo of buildings in other country
Danielle McConnell and Ana Waltschew reflect on their experiences of dancing and serving refugees as ministry.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice March 13, 2018

Although hardly accessible through the wave of students, this week’s booths will boast opportunities to serve others in numerous parts of the world. World Horizons provided two students, in particular, with life-transforming service opportunities. A HEART FOR MISSIONS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA This coming...

Great Commission on mission—students anticipate Missions Conference 2018

Kings Kaleidoscope performing in Brea during their Live Loved Tour on Sept. 17, 2016.
As Missions Conference approaches, students eagerly await the knowledge and experiences they will gain.
Jessica Goddard and Caitlin Blackmon March 6, 2018

For 89 years, this year boasting the theme Luminous, Biola has encouraged the global spread of the Bible and the gospel through the Missions Conference held by the Student Missionary Union. With the elaborate size of the conference and the well established student missions team, students look forward...

Call to extend God’s hospitality

Examples in John and our own life display true hospitality and how we must not keep it to ourselves.   |   Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Examples in John and our own life display true hospitality and how we must not keep it to ourselves.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer March 15, 2017
Examples in John and our own life display true hospitality and how we must not keep it to ourselves.

Students witness theme release

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 13, 2017
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.