FAS Prayer Chapel

Posted on| April 17, 2012 | Comments Off

About two months ago, a few of the FAS staff were brainstorming for ways to use our Ministry Center to bless those who come through our doors, see us at conferences, visit our website, or purchase our books. We have since decided to openly accept prayer requests from anyone who wants prayer, and to spend time each week praying for those requests specifically.

We began to get the word out two weeks ago, and already there has been a tremendous response. Needless to say, we have plenty to pray for these days! We want to thank all of you for taking the time to open your lives and allowing us to join you in prayer. We believe the Lord hears each one of the prayers that rise to Him, and is always hard at work in the lives of those who call on His name.

We also want to thank you for the many ways you support FAS. If you have not yet seen our online Prayer Chapel, you can click here. Blessings on each one of you!

March Update—Latin American Ministries

Posted on| March 10, 2012 | Comments Off

by Jim Harriman

Dear friends and family,

After coming back from Bolivia in December, the Bolivian Evangelical University (BEU) in Santa Cruz was still on my mind. The potential there to influence and change a nation for Christ is phenomenal! It is hard to believe that through the efforts in the early 1980s of the late Dr. Meredythe Scheflen, the first private Christian university was established on the continent of South America. Today the university has over 2000 students—and growing—with 16 different majors from agriculture to nursing. Their theology department has over 120 students. On the 60-acre campus is a clinic, which needs to be expanded to meet the growing health needs of the community, and a library, which needs to be updated. They have so many needs.

After arriving home, I called Dr. Tim Sanchez, president of BEU, to see if he would be interested in using me as a Stateside BEU representative to raise funds toward a university clinic expansion. He was delighted! So, a growing friendship is developing.
I also am planning a June trip back to Bolivia along with a couple of men involved in the medical field. The trip will be exploratory, to see the university clinic in action and how it might be expanded into a larger facility. Please pray that the LORD would lead in this endeavor and that He might multiply our efforts for His Kingdom’s sake.

I would also ask that you pray for my upcoming speaking schedule.

Category: Jim Harriman, Latin American Ministries, News and Updates

Symposium Video Online

Posted on| February 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Did you know that you can view the past three Kinlaw Symposiums online for free? Check out our video page! Dr. Dan Strait’s lecture from the most recent Symposium is already up.

Category: News and Updates

Dr. John Oswalt to Lead Study of Exodus

Posted on| January 27, 2012 | Comments Off

FAS scholar-in-residence Dr. John Oswalt will once again lead a semester-long study of the Old Testament scriptures. This semester, his focus will be the book of Exodus. The bible study will take place at the FAS Ministry Center on Monday nights, 7-8pm, beginning 2/6, and tentatively continuing until 6/16. All are welcome to attend, regardless of age or education level. The Bible studies will also be filmed, and will be available in either audio or video format.

Category: Announcements, Ministry Center

Dr. Dan Strait to Deliver Lecture for Symposium IV

Posted on| January 24, 2012 | Comments Off

The Dennis F. Kinlaw Symposium for Theological Dialogue begins a new semester on Thursday, February 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Dr. Daniel Strait, Professor of English at Asbury University, will speak on “Prayer as Wounded Speech: Prayer in the Poetry of George Herbert and Dylan Thomas.” A light lunch and discussion will follow. This event is free, and the public is cordially invited. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 8 (appreciated but not required). FAS is hosts the Symposium at our Ministry Center located at 1580 Lexington Road in Wilmore.