Leonard Allen is in his 11th year as dean of Lipscomb’s College of Bible & Ministry. Prior to his appointment at Lipscomb, he taught Bible, theology, ethics and philosophy at the graduate and undergraduate level for over 20 years. Read more.

The newest members of the Bison Herd embarked on a new tradition this fall to kick off the new school year, which will have an impact on them for years to come — a Bible. Read more.

From Cincinnati, Ohio, to Amarillo, Texas, by way of Lipscomb, Brandner encounters faith, growth and a nurturing community. Read more. 

Summer mission teams served around the world in a variety of ways. Read more about student stories and reflections from this summer.

Frank Essien is poised to strengthen the Church’s impact across Ghana through advanced leadership and spiritual formation skills learned in DMin program. Read more. 

A new endowed professorship has been established thanks to the generosity of Lipscomb Board of Trustee member Terry Koonce. Read more about Alden Bass, the inaugural chair. 

There are many events happening in the College of Bible & Ministry this fall. Below are highlights of the activities coming up this semester. 

In August, the College of Bible & Ministry hosted a department retreat for undergraduate majors to kick off the new year and a community lunch on Sept. 4. Highlights activities coming up this semester: 

September: Pastoral Leadership Freshman/Sophomore Dinner, Pastoral Leadership Junior/Senior Dinner, Pastoral Leadership Seniors Graduate Program Preparation Meeting, Memphis Day Trip for BI4T5V Community Leadership 

October: Study Night, Cane Ridge Revival/Asbury Day Trip, Community Lunch, Internship Fair, Worship Night

November: Freshman/Sophomore Game Night, Birmingham Day Trip for BI4T5V Community Leadership, Radnor Walk, Friendsgiving Potluck

December: Christmas Party

The Hazelip School of Theology hosts live Zoom meetings with leaders and peers regarding the Bible and ministry. Each event is an hour of conversation with fellow participants and Hazelip faculty. There are nine sessions in fall. Find the schedule and topics here.

This fall, Lipscomb Missions is hosting a breakout chapel each week which is focusing on the theme of “The Reach of Jesus.” Last week, The Gathering highlighted missions and service that included a panel of students, faculty and staff sharing their experiences in missions. Later that day, all students were invited to a Missions Fair to learn more about mission opportunities this year and on Sept. 18 a Service Fair to learn more about upcoming service projects. This semester team leaders and students will be preparing for upcoming missions throughout the school year. For more stories from missions, follow @LipscombMissions on Facebook and Instagram.