Crown College

Hey Congratulations! Crown is a great college. I have many friends that have went there and they absolutely loved it. I'm sure you will love it!

 

I have known a few people who went there. I am glad you are sensitive to what God would have you to do, and I hope you remain faithful to him.

Crown would not be near the top of my list of colleges to recomend, based on what I know, and personal experience (from those I have met, I did not attend personally).

My suggestion to those who wish to serve Lord in a full time ministry, is to get a balanced Chrsitian liberal arts degree, then go off to a sound conservative Seminary.

Nevertheless I hope things work out for you. God bless.

 

Why did you decide to attend Crown?

 

GA,

I am glad you want to serve Christ, we need young people who are willing to do that. Just be sure that it is where God really wants you and you are not going because of the emotional appeals of men.

How do you know that Crown is where God wants you? Did you compare it too and consider other institutions?

 

Have you seen their church web site:
faithforthefamily.com

 

I think it is great that you want to serve the Lord and I wish you the best at Crown.

I would warn against being "feelings based". If that is how you determine God's will, you will never finish college, you will not have a happy marriage and you will become quickly burned out in the Lord's ministry. God has given us the ability to make wise decisions based on fact and biblical principles - there is nothing spooky about the leading of the Holy Spirit. He does not guide us with "feelings" that may also be considered special revelation.

I chose my college because it was strong academically, had strong standards, promoted ministry in the local church and had a strong athletic program.

I love my wife and I believe that God chose her for me based on her love for Christ, her personality traits that complement mine and the fact that she is beautiful. However, there are times when I "feel" like she is not the one for me - but I never consider those feelings as the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Feelings don't last. Logical convictions based on facts will stand the test of time. I did not mean to lecture you - just be purposeful and perseverant!

 

Well put libero, I couldn't have put it better myself.

 

Personal feelings or preferences are perfectly valid, AFTER concrete pros and cons are evaluated.


So many bad decisions are made on the basis of a feeling, an emotion or gastric discomfort.

Squire, you and I are fellow alumni. Lo, He Cometh!

 

I'm going starting there this fall as well.
Just can't wait!

 

GA,

When I was a senior in high school, some older students went out of state for their first year at a good Christian college. The following summer I asked one "Was there anything about the school that disappointed you?" He thought for a moment and then answered "the people."

I'm sure that God can do great things for you at Crown College, but just remember: those other students are just as human as you are, so pray for them (and yourself) and keep your eyes on Jesus, not on them.

 

Libero,
Another Crusader Alum eh? There are a great many of us here on the board, or at least a few loud ones perhaps (No offense to the Squire meant for sure). Of course, head over to the other thread where we are discussing the political incorrectness of that Mascot.

Welcome to the Board.

 

Crown is a good school in its own right.
You will learn what you need get equipped for ministry.
I went to a good IFB school they taught me from a dispensational view of Scripture which is fine. I hold to some of that view. But one thing they also did was try and teach me that anybody that wasn't a dispensationalist was not to be trusted. Now they didn't teach it as a class per say but that is how you got the drift.
I then went to a SBC seminary and was taught by some Reformed Theologians. I learned church history from a view other than a dispensational view. Which was a trememdous blessing.
In a school like Crown you will never read about Luther or Zwingli or Calvin or even Jonanthan Edwards. Which will be a disservice to you.
I'm a IFB but I'm glad I got my theological horizons expanded by studying other views besides just dispensationalism alone.
I'm just saying there is alot of good books, men etc... within christendom that you won't be exposed to at a IFB school like Crown. Yet, I still think it is a fine school that is training fine people. Just don't be afraid to explore all that church history has to offer not just the dispensational view which you will be taught.
Just my 2 cents.
Remember the christian life is a marathon not a race. Enjoy College because the rubber hits the road when your called to that first work.