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 […]

On Sunday, November 1, alumnus Joshua Michaelis set out to run 36+ miles to Trinity’s campus to raise money for our COVID-19 Relief Fund. Because Michaelis cherished his time at Trinity, he wanted to give back to the community that fostered his development academically, physically, and spiritually. Michaelis was inspired by his faith and the […]

President Nicholas Perrin’s statement in solidarity with the victims of racial injustice and all those who have been affected by these ongoing sinful acts On May 25, 2020, a 46-year-old African-American man named George Floyd died a violent death while being pinned to the ground in police custody. Floyd’s tragic and needless death, together with […]

the inauguration of Nicholas Perrin, 16th president of Trinity International University Trinity International University celebrated the inauguration of Nicholas Perrin as its 16th president with a ceremony on Oct. 24 that focused on one of the most famous of scriptural phrases, “For God So Loved the World.” “Jesus broke bread with tax collectors and sinners, […]

Convocation 2019: Practicing Holy Agility Trinity’s 123rd Convocation opened the 2019–20 academic year on August 21, with President Nicholas Perrin delivering an address that encouraged the community to avoid the mistake of merely “passing through” without being open to changes and challenges to our ready-made plans. “This may sound funny but somewhere in the back […]

The Trinity International University Board of Regents unanimously selects Nicholas Perrin, an acclaimed educator, administrator, author and scholar, to become the 16th president of Trinity International University. The new president will begin work immediately. Perrin said he looks forward to joining the leadership team at TIU. “Being appointed to the leadership of Trinity International University is […]