California Baptist University officially canceled all International Service Project (ISP) travel for this summer March 17 in response to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, but teams are still meeting remotely to encourage one another and connect, sometimes even with the field workers and students they were set to meet overseas. Each year, CBU works […]
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Traveling draws students closer to God’s creation
Travel is often on the hearts of young adults, driving within them a deep desire to see God’s creation. Traveling and seeing the world God created is a great way to appreciate the diversity of creation. Adriana Herrera, senior psychology and sociology major, has traveled to places both within the United States and abroad. These […]
Students raise funds through blood drive for service projects
As so many California Baptist University students have been accepted into International Service Projects, these worldwide service trips are in need of major funding. The CBU Mobilization website features a quote from Billy Graham: “The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian ser- vice. The greatest form of praise is the sound […]
Spiritual Life restructures ISP
Mobilization adapts service opportunities, includes all student body. Since last school year, changes have occurred such as new buildings, new Chapel times and new housing and lastly, a change made to Spiritual Life, specifically Mobilization. In the past year, 36 International Service Projects were offered and students traveled to multiple continents. This year, ISP will serve as the umbrella […]
Service trips inspire servant hearts
While International Service Project teams are gearing up with training and fundraising for their trips this summer, non-participants of ISP trips should not feel left out as the Office of Spiritual Life offers other options to serve those in the United States as well. Although United States Projects was not offered this year, it has […]
Jeff Lewis appointed as Director of Mobilization
The Office of Spiritual Life at California Baptist University announced Feb. 1 that Jeffrey Lewis, assistant professor of intercultural studies and current interim Director of Mobilization, will be appointed Director of Mobilization, effective July 1. Lewis, who has been in the interim position since August 2015, is in his 17th year as a faculty member […]
ISP participants use arts to raise funds
Students currently participating in the International Service Project are encouraged to use creative endeavors every year to raise money for the three-week program. The Office of Spiritual Life at California Baptist University hosts the International Service Projects, giving students the opportunity to serve in other countries and learn about the culture. Guadalupe Buitron, senior psychology […]
Applicants seek to serve through MOB
The Mobilization Office at California Baptist University has chosen the theme “Seek” for 2016 International Service Projects and United States Projects. These projects send students and leaders around the globe to serve by bringing different talents and abilities, along with the hope of the gospel. The Mobilization Office staff chose the theme “Seek” to focus […]
Mobilization director celebrates 10-year anniversary
Ten years have passed since Director of Global Mobilization Kristen White first joined California Baptist University’s mobilization team in the Office of Spiritual Life. She has traveled to 44 countries and six continents, has a heart for the nations and encourages others to step out in faith and help those in need around the globe. […]