If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “Is a graduate degree worth it?” at 10:00 p.m. after a long workday, you’re not alone. For working adults like you, the idea of going back to school can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re chasing a...
By the time spring of your senior year rolls around, you’ve probably been accepted to one (or several) colleges. That’s something worth celebrating. Yay you! But now comes the harder part: choosing where to go. If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Most seniors...
By Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman In May, we’ll wrap up our sixth season of “Iron Sharpens Iron” (ISI)—our free, weekly NNU-Clergy peer‑dialogue until we kick off our seventh season in September. ISI is a valuable ministry resource designed specifically by...
by Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman While the gospels offer numerous accounts of Jesus’ miracles, only one appears in all four: the feeding of the five thousand. Choose your favorite version—you’ll find it in Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6. What kind of context do...
Decision Day is approaching, and as a high school senior, you’ve probably already heard this phrase about a hundred times: “It’s all about finding the right fit.” But what does that actually mean? As an admissions counselor, I’ve had this conversation more times...
Let’s be honest. The idea of going back to school as a working adult might feel like spinning plates while walking a tightrope. Juggling classes, a job (probably full-time), laundry, possibly dog walks and a personal life (don’t forget that) can feel like …...
If you’re a high school senior choosing a college, you’re probably thinking about majors, dorms, campus vibes and whether the food will be decent. But here’s something just as important (and way less talked about): academic support. College is exciting—but it’s also...
If you’re a working adult thinking about going back to school, you’re probably juggling a lot already—career goals, family responsibilities, finances and time. The last thing you want is to invest in a graduate degree that doesn’t actually return dividends, like...
We’re nearly halfway through the sixth season of “Iron Sharpens Iron” (ISI), our weekly NNU-Clergy peer dialogue. Are you already taking advantage of this free ministry resource? In addition to our live sessions on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. MST and our...
Every February, NNU’s Wesley Center offers a ministry-related conference around various topics for pastors, ministry leaders, laypersons and students. Our 2026 Wesley Center Conference theme is titled “FAIthful?: Artificial Intelligence & Faithful...
by Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman Music can offer a significant means of spiritual engagement, especially during the Advent and Christmas seasons. What favorite hymn or chorus moves you at this time of year? Here are some favored holiday songs recommended by the faculty and...
by Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman The Greek writer Plutarch (c. A.D. 46-125) once attributed an anecdote from King Antiphanes of Sparta that once in time, a severe cold was so intense that spoken words crystalized in the air as soon as they were uttered, only thawing out...
