Category Archives: Southwestern College

A Word to Grads of 2012: Letting God and Remaining Connected

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ashleealleycrawford

Graduation is upon us and we’ve just today sent off the graduating class of 2012 from Southwestern College.  I had an opportunity to give a short “charge” to the seniors and their families at the Baccalaureate service this morning.  Here … Continue reading →

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Passionate in Prayer

Posted on November 20, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

This semester has been a bit of an experiment of sorts for some students. Two students, after having a class dropped for low enrollment, asked me if they could take an independant study with me about prayer. I was excited … Continue reading →

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Taking a Look Around

Posted on September 24, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I tend to be one of those people who stays busy. If I’m truly honest, I really like it that way best, I suppose. I do recognize, however, that there are times in the year that I’m too busy. These … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Southwestern

Posted on August 28, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

Gracious God, As we enter another school year, we lift these prayers to you: Bless our students, God, as they study and learn in their classes, but also bless them as they discover more about who they are. May they … Continue reading →

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Called by God

Posted on August 20, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I went to Southwestern College expecting to get a good education in a Christian environment. I did not expect to be called to ministry. I started college as a Biology major, planning on being a physical therapist. Southwestern had a … Continue reading →

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Some Changes at SC

Posted on May 26, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

Well, it has often been said that change is inevitable, and we find that to be true at Southwestern College. After 14 wonderful years as the Campus Minister and Chair of the Philosophy and Religion department, Steve Rankin has felt … Continue reading →

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Why I stay in the United Methodsit Church

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

Several weeks ago now, Jenny Smith posed the question, “Why do you stay in the United Methodist Church?” Many others have posited their answers and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to throw mine out there. 1. Wesleyan Theology … Continue reading →

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To be, or not to be…emergent

Posted on February 20, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

This week, we hosted an event at Southwestern College that we call “Builders in Ministry Week.” It’s a three day event for current students, alumni and friends of Southwestern (whose mascot is the Moundbuilder) that allows for connection and continuing … Continue reading →

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A Sad Anniversary

Posted on January 25, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

It’s almost that day, January 26, when my thoughts (and the thoughts of many others) turn to one who is missed: Holly Mitchek. Last year on the 10th anniversary of Holly’s death, I wrote this little piece. I didn’t think … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Days!

Posted on October 13, 2008 by ashleealleycrawford

This weekend was my 10 year class reunion from college. Once I was able to get beyond the fact that I’ve been out of college for an entire decade, I decided that I was going to have fun with it! … Continue reading →

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