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Hey everyone:)
This past year has been an adventure--taking a leap of faith to study at Corban University. I absolutely love it there, and am growing so much academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
One program Corban partners with to offer even more of these growth experiences is AMBEX ( www.ambex.org ), AND... I've just been accepted into their Spring 2016 semester in Germany! I am incredibly excited about the prospect of this new adventure, but am falling a little short on the financial side of it. I know this is something God wants me to pursue, and I would appreciate your help in getting me there!
Let me tell you about AMBEX: AMBEX is dedicated to teaching students more about the world around them, while they learn about God's presence in their own lives—in the heart of Germany. About 20 students and a handful of professors embark on this journey together. We will take two weeks to rigorously study one subject and earn three credits. Then, we get the next week off to go wherever we want in Europe (with a small group of other students). This pattern continues for the duration of the three months—earning students a total of 15 credits. The course material focuses on reformation truths, theology, Christian worldview, and a lot more.
AMBEX has several distinctives, values, and objectives. I have them for you right here, straight from their website. You can find the same information here: http://www.ambex.org/why-ambex
Distinctives
1 Honor(ing) the Biblical and Cultural Mandate
As shining lights in the world—go into all the nations and they shall see the salvation of our God
God said: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it . . . to yield its riches and accomplish God’s purposes”
Ambex will help you become cross culturally literate, more capable and creative
2 Spiritual and Intellectual growth – Ambex is/has . . .
God honoring, Christ pleasing , church blessed
Highly qualified (1 Tim 3) professors
Mature Christian classmates – accountability partners
“Core of life” courses – Christian Worldview, Reformation Theology and Biblically integrated humanities courses e.g. Art History, Literature, etc.
Seminar and discipleship learning styles
Academic Tours (week long) to (1) Italy and around (2) Reformation Germany
Co-curricular guest Bible speakers and studies
3 Ambex helps you express good stewardship of your time, talents and treasures (funds)
Tuition, Room and Board are about the same price as the average Christian college semester in the USA i.e. Affordable
Ambex through Corban University (our sponsor) is fully accredited; therefore credits and federal financial aid are transferable.
Opportunities for individual travel, with Ambex friends
Resume’ enhancement
Practical preparation for a life of lasting contribution
4 European Enrichment and Adventure
Experience Europe’s rich culture – music, art, architecture, theologians, philosophers, scientist
Beautiful mountains, lakes and meadows
Germany’s castles, cathedrals, economy with modern/inexpensive transportation
Meet and make many new friends – of a lifetime
5 Location – Ambex is at …
The cultural, geographic and economic heart of Europe
Big, beautiful Bavaria (Germany’s largest and most popular state)
Regal Regensburg – home of Ambex
Well managed, friendly Student Inn located on an island in the Danube River
Short walk to Old Town (one of Germany’s oldest) and Modern Shopping Mall
Value
To Students:
6 A greater understanding of the key issues of a Christian worldview, the Reformation, Art, History and European influence and culture and their foundational importance to Christianity and their importance to the Christian life.
7 An enriched overall spiritual experience that influences other classmates and benefits future ministry.
8 A greater appreciation of the cost the Reformers paid to protect that which we take for granted.
9 A greater ability to adequately defend the faith, along with a greater assurance of the truth and authority of Scripture in light of modern and post-modern attacks.
10 A greater awareness of cross-cultural issues with respect to ministry and evangelism.
11 A greater love and knowledge of the greatness of God and his plan and accomplishment of redemption in Christ.
To Sending Schools:
• Curriculum offering to existing and prospective students is advanced
• Recruiting is enhanced by offering a unique and exclusive program to prospective students.
• The overall spiritual and education experience of the college’s student body is advanced, either directly through participation, or indirectly through the influence of participants upon others.
To the Church At-Large:
• The church of Christ is blessed by the growth of its members in the grace and knowledge of Christ.
• Saints in the Regensburg area will be encouraged and blessed by the students and ministries of AMBEX.
• By God’s grace, Germans and others in Europe evangelized by students or other ministries associated with AMBEX, may come to Christ.
• A new generation of missionaries will be raised up.
To Ministry Partners:
• AMBEX provides a means for partners to participate in the mission, philosophy of ministry, and goals of AMBEX.
• AMBEX provides a vehicle for partners to be a rich blessing to many students, providing them with the opportunity for a life-changing academic and ministry experience in the land of the Reformation.
• AMBEX provides the means to participate in all of the value of AMBEX noted above, to sending schools, students, and the church at-large.
Objectives
In the fulfillment of its mission, AMBEX endeavors to accomplish four objectives:
1 As a theological institution committed to a comprehensive, God-honoring biblical worldview, AMBEX seeks to teach all course content in light of God’s creating, ordering, and sustaining of all things. As all of reality is dependent upon God and bears the conspicuous marks of His perfections, so also mankind is dependent upon God for a proper knowledge and understanding of His universe.
2 As an academic extension of conservative Christian colleges and universities committed to Christian education, AMBEX seeks to benefit a select group partner schools by enhancing their appeal to prospective students, and by enriching the overall academic and spiritual experience of participating students.
3 As a ministry committed to spiritual growth and maturity, AMBEX seeks to develop in students an increasing reverence of the greatness of God, a greater appreciation and understanding of their Christian heritage, and a growing attitude of gratitude for God’s infinite mercy and grace in Christ, in preparation for a life of faithful service to Christ in the church, society, and the world.
As an extension of the church committed to the glory and honor of the person and redeeming work of Christ, AMBEX seeks to partner with ministries in Europe to involve students in the work of the Great Commission of Christ in modeling and sharing the Gospel of life to the local and greater European community, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Civil Services.
This past year has been an adventure--taking a leap of faith to study at Corban University. I absolutely love it there, and am growing so much academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
One program Corban partners with to offer even more of these growth experiences is AMBEX ( www.ambex.org ), AND... I've just been accepted into their Spring 2016 semester in Germany! I am incredibly excited about the prospect of this new adventure, but am falling a little short on the financial side of it. I know this is something God wants me to pursue, and I would appreciate your help in getting me there!
Let me tell you about AMBEX: AMBEX is dedicated to teaching students more about the world around them, while they learn about God's presence in their own lives—in the heart of Germany. About 20 students and a handful of professors embark on this journey together. We will take two weeks to rigorously study one subject and earn three credits. Then, we get the next week off to go wherever we want in Europe (with a small group of other students). This pattern continues for the duration of the three months—earning students a total of 15 credits. The course material focuses on reformation truths, theology, Christian worldview, and a lot more.
AMBEX has several distinctives, values, and objectives. I have them for you right here, straight from their website. You can find the same information here: http://www.ambex.org/why-ambex
Distinctives
1 Honor(ing) the Biblical and Cultural Mandate
As shining lights in the world—go into all the nations and they shall see the salvation of our God
God said: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it . . . to yield its riches and accomplish God’s purposes”
Ambex will help you become cross culturally literate, more capable and creative
2 Spiritual and Intellectual growth – Ambex is/has . . .
God honoring, Christ pleasing , church blessed
Highly qualified (1 Tim 3) professors
Mature Christian classmates – accountability partners
“Core of life” courses – Christian Worldview, Reformation Theology and Biblically integrated humanities courses e.g. Art History, Literature, etc.
Seminar and discipleship learning styles
Academic Tours (week long) to (1) Italy and around (2) Reformation Germany
Co-curricular guest Bible speakers and studies
3 Ambex helps you express good stewardship of your time, talents and treasures (funds)
Tuition, Room and Board are about the same price as the average Christian college semester in the USA i.e. Affordable
Ambex through Corban University (our sponsor) is fully accredited; therefore credits and federal financial aid are transferable.
Opportunities for individual travel, with Ambex friends
Resume’ enhancement
Practical preparation for a life of lasting contribution
4 European Enrichment and Adventure
Experience Europe’s rich culture – music, art, architecture, theologians, philosophers, scientist
Beautiful mountains, lakes and meadows
Germany’s castles, cathedrals, economy with modern/inexpensive transportation
Meet and make many new friends – of a lifetime
5 Location – Ambex is at …
The cultural, geographic and economic heart of Europe
Big, beautiful Bavaria (Germany’s largest and most popular state)
Regal Regensburg – home of Ambex
Well managed, friendly Student Inn located on an island in the Danube River
Short walk to Old Town (one of Germany’s oldest) and Modern Shopping Mall
Value
To Students:
6 A greater understanding of the key issues of a Christian worldview, the Reformation, Art, History and European influence and culture and their foundational importance to Christianity and their importance to the Christian life.
7 An enriched overall spiritual experience that influences other classmates and benefits future ministry.
8 A greater appreciation of the cost the Reformers paid to protect that which we take for granted.
9 A greater ability to adequately defend the faith, along with a greater assurance of the truth and authority of Scripture in light of modern and post-modern attacks.
10 A greater awareness of cross-cultural issues with respect to ministry and evangelism.
11 A greater love and knowledge of the greatness of God and his plan and accomplishment of redemption in Christ.
To Sending Schools:
• Curriculum offering to existing and prospective students is advanced
• Recruiting is enhanced by offering a unique and exclusive program to prospective students.
• The overall spiritual and education experience of the college’s student body is advanced, either directly through participation, or indirectly through the influence of participants upon others.
To the Church At-Large:
• The church of Christ is blessed by the growth of its members in the grace and knowledge of Christ.
• Saints in the Regensburg area will be encouraged and blessed by the students and ministries of AMBEX.
• By God’s grace, Germans and others in Europe evangelized by students or other ministries associated with AMBEX, may come to Christ.
• A new generation of missionaries will be raised up.
To Ministry Partners:
• AMBEX provides a means for partners to participate in the mission, philosophy of ministry, and goals of AMBEX.
• AMBEX provides a vehicle for partners to be a rich blessing to many students, providing them with the opportunity for a life-changing academic and ministry experience in the land of the Reformation.
• AMBEX provides the means to participate in all of the value of AMBEX noted above, to sending schools, students, and the church at-large.
Objectives
In the fulfillment of its mission, AMBEX endeavors to accomplish four objectives:
1 As a theological institution committed to a comprehensive, God-honoring biblical worldview, AMBEX seeks to teach all course content in light of God’s creating, ordering, and sustaining of all things. As all of reality is dependent upon God and bears the conspicuous marks of His perfections, so also mankind is dependent upon God for a proper knowledge and understanding of His universe.
2 As an academic extension of conservative Christian colleges and universities committed to Christian education, AMBEX seeks to benefit a select group partner schools by enhancing their appeal to prospective students, and by enriching the overall academic and spiritual experience of participating students.
3 As a ministry committed to spiritual growth and maturity, AMBEX seeks to develop in students an increasing reverence of the greatness of God, a greater appreciation and understanding of their Christian heritage, and a growing attitude of gratitude for God’s infinite mercy and grace in Christ, in preparation for a life of faithful service to Christ in the church, society, and the world.
As an extension of the church committed to the glory and honor of the person and redeeming work of Christ, AMBEX seeks to partner with ministries in Europe to involve students in the work of the Great Commission of Christ in modeling and sharing the Gospel of life to the local and greater European community, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Civil Services.