Dear Friends in Christ,

In 1984, Gail Sheehy wrote Passages, which caught the attention of many in society, especially missionaries. Life is full of passages: leaving home to enter Kindergarten, then on to high school, college, selection of a vocation, marriage partner, and so forth. During that timeframe many of us will also "turn from darkness to life" (Acts 26:18), which was Paul's way of describing a person changing from being "self-centered" to becoming "Christ-Centered."

As a freshman in college, I had that experience, which eventually led me to Korea as a missionary involved in Christian social work with World Vision and then as an educator in church growth and missions. Living 40 years in Korea with our family was a GREAT blessing. After returning to the States, Dr. James Song invited me to become involved with the development of Midwest University. So instead of planning for retirement, I prayed for "retirement."

Some of you are preparing for a Christian vocation while others are seeking additional mid-career graduate education. I'm sure that you are still experiencing "passages" in life, and becoming a student at Midwest would be both challenging and satisfying as you learn to see life from God's viewpoint.

We all have limited time and money, so I invite you to invest wisely by coming to Midwest, either as a residential student or by enrolling in our distance education program. While continuing your secular or Christian profession, you can sharpen your skills with studies at Midwest. Hope to see you soon on our campus!

Serving Jesus Together,
Marlin L. Nelson, D. Miss.
Chancellor