Who Are Your Gargoyles?

By Dr. Jay Akkerman Several years ago, while visiting our nation’s capital, I joined an old friend from seminary for a tour of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, better known as the Washington National Cathedral. Although it is part of the...

Special Evening of Worship During NNU Renewal Week

By Dr. Jay Akkerman Every fall, Renewal Week invites NNU students to pause, reflect and renew their faith through a three-day season of worship, preaching and spiritual formation. This year, we are also delighted to welcome Katie Rose Weissend, worship arts pastor at...

IS AN ONLINE DEGREE WORTH THE TIME AND COST? HERE’S HOW TO DECIDE

If you’ve thought about going back to college, chances are you’ve thought about online degrees. You’ve probably also wondered: Is an online degree really worth the time and cost?  It’s a fair question. Earning a degree requires an investment of money, energy and hours...

HOW TO BUILD A COLLEGE LIST THAT ACTUALLY FITS YOU

Your senior year is almost here (or maybe it’s already started), and somewhere between your last summer plans and the first day of class, people may start asking you the question:  “So, where are you going to college?”  No pressure, right?  Maybe you already have a...

THINK YOU’RE TOO BUSY FOR GRAD SCHOOL? YOU MIGHT BE SUPRISED!

Going back to school sounds like a great idea—until you look at your calendar.  There’s work. Family. Appointments. Dinner. Laundry. The email you meant to answer yesterday. Maybe kids who need to be somewhere at exactly the same time you need to be somewhere else. ...