Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The SALTIness of Missions

Arjuna Chigiluri calls students to Start the conversation, Ask questions, Listen, Turn the conversation deeper, and Integrate Jesus.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer March 17, 2017
Arjuna Chigiluri calls students to Start the conversation, Ask questions, Listen, Turn the conversation deeper, and Integrate Jesus.

Biola shines for Christmas

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting adds new worship elements.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer December 1, 2016
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting adds new worship elements.

Show vulnerability in the midst of shame.

In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 18, 2016
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.

Students pursue a home church

Infographic by Tony Flores/ THE CHIMES
Research shows that people looking for a new church search for quality of sermons and warm welcomes.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 14, 2016
Research shows that people looking for a new church search for quality of sermons and warm welcomes.

Gospel Choir to rejoice in its legacy

John Uy/THE CHIMES [file]
Previous members and directors of the Gospel Choir gather together with current members to celebrate the 30th Gospel Fest.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 20, 2016
Previous members and directors of the Gospel Choir gather together with current members to celebrate the 30th Gospel Fest.

No room for chapel bands

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Chapel bands without worship majors struggle to find rehearsal space.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer April 19, 2016
Chapel bands without worship majors struggle to find rehearsal space.

I brought living water to Honduras

Photo courtesy of Tyler Cole
While on a mission trip, student Nicole De La Riva formed close community bonds by digging trenches and ministering through conversation.
Nicole De La Riva, Writer April 6, 2016
While on a mission trip, student Nicole De La Riva formed close community bonds by digging trenches and ministering through conversation.

When the Sabbath proves nigh

John Uy/THE CHIMES
For pastors and worship leaders, the Christian day of rest is anything but restful.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 23, 2016
For pastors and worship leaders, the Christian day of rest is anything but restful.

Worship without words

Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Student Kathryn Homoki and alumna Lydia Rankin share how non-verbal worship provides another layer to the worship experience.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 9, 2016
Student Kathryn Homoki and alumna Lydia Rankin share how non-verbal worship provides another layer to the worship experience.

SMU proclaims Missions Conference theme

Students woke up to a large sign covering the infamous Jesus Mural in preparation for Missions Conference 2016 that asks, "What if you had never heard?" | Amanda Sakowski/ THE CHIMES 
The 87th conference from March 9-11 focuses around the word ‘proclaim.’
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 7, 2016
The 87th conference from March 9-11 focuses around the word ‘proclaim.’

Diversity of worship

Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Unique styles of worship grow through chapels and student groups.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer May 12, 2015
Unique styles of worship grow through chapels and student groups.

Worship transcends words

Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 5, 2014
Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.