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Wholehearted — Torrey Conference 2024

Students worshiping at Torrey Conference 2024
An overview of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference
Shelby LaPorte, Olivia Kam, Jamileh Lopez, Clarissa Jocelyn, Patricia Yang, and Kelly Van Duine • October 15, 2024

Early on the morning of Oct. 9, hundreds of students lined up outside Chase Gymnasium, eagerly awaiting the start of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. This year’s theme — Wholehearted — delves into how we Christians can worship God with our whole being and our undivided attention....

Students welcome the Holy Spirit

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Torrey Conference generates conversation about an underrecognized member of the Trinity.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2017
Torrey Conference generates conversation about an underrecognized member of the Trinity.

Shame in the eye of the beholder

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
The first day of Torrey Conference allowed students to hear from vulnerable speakers on shame.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • October 19, 2016
The first day of Torrey Conference allowed students to hear from vulnerable speakers on shame.

2016, today’s Torrey

Alondra Urizar/ THE CHIMES
Preparation for this year’s conference required months of planning and prayer.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • October 19, 2016
Preparation for this year’s conference required months of planning and prayer.

Community honors William E. Blackstone

Melissa Hedrick/ THE CHIMES
The Blackstone Commemoration Committee celebrated founder’s life at Forest Lawn.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • September 28, 2016
The Blackstone Commemoration Committee celebrated founder’s life at Forest Lawn.

Torrey Conference jumps back to gym

Torrey Conference jumps back to gym
Though day one took place on Metzger Lawn, conference attendees will now convene in Chase Gymnasium.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • October 14, 2015
Though day one took place on Metzger Lawn, conference attendees will now convene in Chase Gymnasium.