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Biblical Conflict Resolution: 6 Questions to Ask

Mindy May speaking on stage.

by Mindy May, PhD

During my years at Cedarville University, I have been asked to speak on conflict resolution in various classes and student staff training events. Any time I speak on conflict resolution with our students, I typically ask the audience, “How many of you enjoy conflict?” Stilled silence. Then I ask, “How many of you would say you avoid conflict at all costs?” The majority of in the room raise their hands. With the ever-increasing use of digital platforms and communication veins, the art of healthy conflict resolution has taken a significant hit. We live in a time where communication is dwindled to a few short texts to communicate a breadth of experiences and emotions. Through this type of communication, the meta-message of communication is often lost; eye contact, tone of voice, intent, and personal care are all absent from the conversation. Whether it is training our Resident Assistants or equipping women’s ministry leaders, a few simple principles help offer some foundational tools to live out this aspect of biblical community.

Posted in Counseling

Theology Is for Everyone: The Church

In the seventh video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains the theology of the Church, answering What is the Church? Specifically, its:

Definition
Membership
Governance
Mission

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology

Theology Is for Everyone: The Holy Spirit

In the sixth video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains the theology of the Holy Spirit, answering:

Who is He?
What does He do?
How does it apply to my life?

Watch as Dr. Kimble presents on these important doctrinal truths:

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Graduate Philosophy and Theology

Theology Is for Everyone: Christ and Salvation

In the fifth video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains the theology of Christ and salvation.

In this video, Dr. Kimble answers the following questions:

Who is Christ, and what did He do?
What is the Gospel?
What is salvation, and how can we be saved?
How does this apply to me?

As believers, we must understand the Gospel and be prepared to share it with others.

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology

Theology Is for Everyone: Humanity and Sin

In the fourth video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains the theology of humanity and sin, looking at how sin affected man's relationship with God.

In this video, you'll learn what was originally true of humanity, what happened to humanity, and how we should apply this knowledge to our lives.

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology

Theology Is for Everyone: God

In the third video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains the theology of God and why it is so important to the believer.

In this video, Dr. Kimble shares what the Bible teaches about God and what that mean to us. When we understand who God is, we should recognize:

God is worthy of worship.
Life should be God-centered.
We should pray to God constantly.
God is powerful enough to transform our life.
God will overcome evil in the end.
We must keep ourselves from idols.

How we think about God shapes our Christian life. A life centered on God will be lived for His glory.

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology

Theology Is for Everyone: Scripture

In the second video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains what Scripture is and why it's important to understand what the Bible says about itself.

In the video, Dr. Kimble answers three questions.

What is Scripture?
What are the attributes of Scripture?
What are some applications for us?

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology

Theology Is for Everyone: Introduction

It's easy to think that the study of theology is only for pastors and Bible professors, but that's not true! Theology is for everyone who walks in a church and thinks thoughts and speaks words about God. And, we want to be good theological thinkers, regardless of our role in the church.

In the introduction to his “Theology Is for Everyone” video series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, answers three key questions:

What is theology?
How do we do theology?
Why should we study theology?

Theology is essential for every believer, because to engage in theology is to engage in Christian living.

Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology

The Unseen Pandemic Impacting Healthcare Providers

Pharmacist assisting a customer with a question about and over-the-counter product By Dr. McKenzie Grinalds, Dr. Jeff Huston, Dr. Zachary Jenkins
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy

Burnout and work-related stress are not new issues in health care. But according to the September 2022 Journal of American Medicine, the COVID-19 pandemic has poured kerosene on that fire, leading health care professionals to work under increasingly difficult conditions. In particular, pharmacists were called upon to drive patient care during the pandemic, without changes to their typical job function. Economic forces and personnel shortages have further impacted care.

Such conditions have led to what many are calling the “Great Resignation.” In health care, this has manifested as an exodus of health care workers from frontline patient care roles. For example, according to Elsevier Health, 31% of physicians and nurses globally said they planned to leave their current role in the next two-to-three years.

Looking at respondents from the United States, that number is even higher — 47%. In 2021, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy reported that 16% of Ohio pharmacists reported planning to leave their career as a pharmacist altogether, while 40% of respondents indicated they were open to changing careers in the future. This is alarming, as many pharmacists already operate in health care deserts where options for patients are few.

Something must change, but what?

Posted in Pharmacy Pharmacy

Lessons Learned From Monday Night Football Collapse: 4 Questions Every Parent Should Ask

In the wake of the recent Damar Hamlin football injury, many parents or guardians might be asking if their child should continue to participate in youth sports, high school, sports or at the intercollegiate level. Michael Weller, Ed.D., AT, ATC, Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of the Athletic Training program at Cedarville University says YES, but you must ask four questions of your local youth sports organizers and your athletic directors to help keep your child safe.

Posted in Athletic Training Athletics Master of Athletic Training