Bobby has been with InterVarsity since 1977 in a variety of area, regional and national roles. He has served as National Director of Graduate and Faculty Ministries since 2009 to encourage and equip graduate students and faculty to follow Christ and become a redeeming influence in universities and professions. He is the author of Living the Christian Year(IVP). He and his wife, Charlene, live in Atlanta, Georgia. They have one grown son, Evan.
Paul’s second letter to Timothy offers wise guidance for young leaders. It was a timely text for 128 first-year staff to study last week at InterVarsity’s Orientation for New Staff in Madison, WI.
“Why is this night different from all other nights?” Jewish children will voice this question around Seder tables this week as families celebrate Passover and remember the ancient identity-forming story from Exodus 12-14. Likewise, we do well to ask ourselves as Christians, “Why is this week different from all other weeks? Why is this a holy week?”
Christmas is only a few weeks away. You know the occasion is spiritually important but, as a student, I’m guessing you can’t think about that right now.
