Today's meditation:
- Our confidence in the discipline of prayer is increased when we pray for current needs with remembrances of how God met previous needs, knowing he listens to every request and answers with what is best for us.
Give thanks today:
- We prayed specifically for enrollment increases, and God has provided us with the largest spring semester enrollment in our history and the first spring semester ever that exceeds the 900 mark. Praise the Lord!
- For church youth to find their way to Emmanuel College, especially those gathered at Accelerant this weekend, for them to connect and engage with our admissions team, for them to be drawn by the Holy Spirit to what the College has to offer them.
Day 27 of 31 days of intense prayer and fasting for Emmanuel College. The LIST below will continue to be REVISED (highlighted) in the final half of the month to reflect more specific needs and people to pray for. Please use it as a prayer guide. Be led by the Spirit.
PRAY FIRST INITIATIVE
- To pray first – before plans, before decisions, before actions, before spoken and written words.
- To pray through – to pray without ceasing, to keep on praying and asking God to meet our needs and to advance his kingdom through us.
- To dramatically reduce our debt before May 2018, and to eliminate our debt within 5 years.
- To successfully achieve reaffirmation of accreditation in June 2018.
- To be accepted into active membership in the NCAA Division II in July 2018.
- To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2018.
- To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.
- For spiritual and character development.
- For academic success in their learning and in achievements.
- For revival and renewal among our students, for the lost to be saved.
- For persistence and determination to reach educational and personal goals.
- To have wisdom and discernment in the governance of the College.
- To have efficient and productive meetings that focus on priorities.
- To have effective committee work to advance the mission of the College.
- To attract new members who bring needed gifts and talents.
- To hear God's voice clearly and to obediently follow his direction.
- To be guided by the Holy Spirit with gifts of knowledge and discernment.
- To make good decisions and to clearly communicate them.
- To be courageous in words and actions in following God's plan for Emmanuel.
- To be faithful in all circumstances, whether easy or hard, always with thankful hearts.
- To provide good counsel in decision-making and actions.
- To supply resources, both financial and otherwise, to assist in debt reduction.
- To be faithful and united before God to do his bidding.
- To be courageous in standing with us to fulfill God's purposes through Emmanuel College.
- Dr. Ron White, President
- For all personnel working for the President's office including outreach ministries, public relations, and athletics.
- Mr. Greg Hearn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- For all personnel in the Finance Division including campus operations, facilities management, accounting, human resources, and technology
- Balanced budgets and improving financial position
- Dr. John Henzel, Vice President for Academic Affairs
- For all personnel in the Academic Division including faculty, student academic success, Virtuosi Honors program, Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Christian Ministries and Education.
- Schools and departments to experience growing enrollments, greater resources, and better facilities.
PRAY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT DIVISION
- Mr. Brian James, Vice President for Advancement
- For all personnel in the Advancement Division including donor development, fundraising, and alumni.
- For new campaign which launches in 2018: Emmanuel College-Now More Than Ever
- Greater involvement and support by alumni, friends, and churches
- Development and engagement of new donors
- Dr. Tracy Reynolds, Vice President for Student Development
- For all personnel in Student Development including campus life, conduct, spiritual life, counseling, housing, and service.
- Housing staff
- Ms. Donna Quick, Vice President for Enrollment
- For all personnel in Enrollment Management including marketing, recruiting, admissions, and financial aid.
- Successful recruiting strategies
- Financial aid provisions and resources for students
- Recruiting activities at Accelerant youth conference, January 25-28
- Winter Renewal recruiting event, Gatlinburg, TN, February 2-4
- Founders Preview recruiting event, February 16-18
- Visit by special accreditation committee, February 20-22
- Meeting of the Board of Trustees, March 2-3
- Scholars' Day recruiting events, March 16 and 23
Pray First! Pray Through!
No comments:
Post a Comment