Barry Anders

The session, titled 'Barclay Chapel: Bun Ballot,' involved worship, including singing hymns regarding faith and gratitude. Announcements included details for an upcoming event called 'Love for the Nations, Taste of the Nations,' scheduled for February 17th, which encourages attendees to bring a dish representing their family heritage, with ingredient costs covered by the chapel. Another announcement concerned the 'Big Little' program signups closing soon. A speaker shared thoughts on Kansas Day (January 29th), providing historical background on Kansas becoming a state following the conflict known as Bleeding Kansas. The session also included a call to worship based on Psalm 95, followed by musical performances and a sermon by Bun Ballot on 'Joy in Christ,' contrasting joy (based on Christ) with happiness (based on circumstances). Additionally, there was a report on the Friends Preaching Initiative, including the recognition of students earning the friends preaching certificate, and updates on the homalytics 2 preaching lab students.

This catalog for Barclay College's School of Graduate Studies aims to prepare students for effective Christian life, service, and leadership within a Bible-centered environment. It outlines institutional goals focused on academic and spiritual excellence, developing a Christian worldview, and graduating biblically literate, mission-minded leaders. The document details various Master of Arts concentrations, including Theology, Pastoral Ministries, Spiritual Formation, Transformational Leadership, Quaker Studies, Family Ministries, Missional Multiplication, Practical Theology, Biblical Translation, and Literacy Methodology. It also provides comprehensive information on academic policies, admissions standards, and financial aid options for prospective graduate students.

This document is the Online Academic Catalog for Barclay College, detailing its programs and policies for the 2025-2026 academic year. It outlines the institution's mission to prepare students in a Bible-centered environment for effective Christian life, service, and leadership. The college aims to foster spiritual and academic excellence, assist students in developing a Christian worldview and collegiate-level knowledge, and equip them for various vocations by integrating biblical principles across diverse academic programs including General Studies, Bible and Ministry, Arts and Sciences, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and RN-BSN.

This strategic plan for Barclay College provides a roadmap to fulfill its mission of preparing students for effective Christian life, service, and leadership within a Bible-centered environment. It focuses on key strategic areas including Academics, Administration, Admissions, Alumni engagement, Campus Facilities and Technology, Financial Stability, Marketing, and Student Services. The plan aims to enhance academic programs, foster leadership, improve student recruitment and retention, strengthen alumni networks, upgrade infrastructure, ensure financial sustainability, optimize marketing efforts, and enrich student life, ultimately positioning the college as a premier global ministry training institution.