“But I, when I am lifted up, will draw all men to myself.” (John 12:32) With Easter coming up this weekend, and lots of good eating ahead, I thought that this week it would not be a bad thing to pay it forward by getting over to the gym in Aldeen. So last night as […]

last updated: March 10, 2023 Dear Friends and Family of Trinity International University and Camp Timber-lee, A few weeks ago, I informed you of a few changes at Trinity International University that will help us carve a path to expand our vision globally and to sharpen focus on our mission to train future leaders of […]

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will […]

Have a Happy Forward-thinking Thanksgiving! This Thursday, when many Americans will be sitting down around a festive centerpiece, one or two pies too many, and a tryptophan-laced turkey, at least some of our Trinity families will also, I’m sure, be participating in a certain Thanksgiving Day tradition. Those sitting around the table will talk about […]

Still Entrusted with the Gospel After All These 125 Years   Trinity opened the 2022–23 academic year with Convocation today. President Nicholas Perrin delivered an address that encouraged and exhorted the Trinity community to hold fast to the center of the University’s mission—the gospel of Jesus Christ, the good news that the God of all […]

On Maundy Thursday, many churches celebrate the evening that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. In performing this strange and surprising act, Jesus had the dual intention of setting an example to be imitated and doing something unique and non-repeatable. The first aim is easier to discern: “I have set you an example that you should […]

Trinity International University launched into its “Mission Activation Plan Process” at the beginning of the 2021–22 academic year, making strides toward becoming a more agile university in response to the increasing challenges facing institutions of higher education in a post-pandemic world. Across the United States, institutions of higher education, and especially private liberal arts colleges, […]

A Christmas Devotional from President Nicholas Perrin BACK IN THE DAY, the Gospel of Luke tells us, the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary announcing that she would give birth to the Messiah and Savior of the world. In responding to this amazing pronouncement, Luke also tells, she was “much perplexed” (New Revised Standard Version) or, […]

The EFCA North Central District’s Fall Teaching Conference was held the first week of October at Camp Shamineau in Minnesota. President Nicholas Perrin was the featured speaker.  His messages series titled “Jesus’ Identity, Our Identity: Pastoral Vocation According to the Gospel of John” focused on four of the “I am” sayings of Jesus: the bread, […]

Convocation 2021: God’s Provision in the Wilderness On August 25th, Trinity opened the 2021–22 academic year with the 125th Convocation ceremony. President Nicholas Perrin delivered an address that encouraged the community to commit to lifelong learning and to perceive and believe in the “new thing” (Isa. 43:19) God will be doing in each of us […]