RUF to Hold Summer Conference in May

By Katherine T. Phan

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), the collegiate ministry arm of the Presbyterian Church of American, is holding its 2004 summer conference at the Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center in Panama Beach City, Florida. The first week of the two sessions being offered begins on May 10 and ends on May 15 while the second session goes from May 17-22.

During the first week, Joe Novenson, Senior Pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lookout Mountain, TN since 1996, will be the keynote speaker. Graduate of Westminster Theological Seminar, Novenson is a sought-after conference speaker, writer and church leader, who has also served in church in South Caroline and Georgia.

Steve Malone, the former campus minister at Auburn University and Delta State University, will deliver main messages during the second week of the summer conference. Malone graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary and Auburn University and in 2001, he was called to plant Red Mountain Church in the urban center of Birmingham, Alabama. He serves RUF by training campus ministers and speaks regularly at RUF conferences around the country.

RUF is located on 76 campuses across the country in nearly 30 states.

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo

Top Stories