GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO SOUTH AFRICA
Pillar College sponsored a Global Learning Experience (GLE) to South Africa from May 21-June 4, 2018. The theme and corresponding Scripture verse for this trip was “The Ministry of Reconciliation: The Church’s Role in Racial Reconciliation During the Apartheid Era” (2 Corinthians 5:18). The group of 21 participants including faculty, friends, staff, and students went […]
The Golden Rule & Workplace Environments
At Pillar College, we strive to be a Christ centered workplace. This principle is embodied in our Mission statement and everything we do teach is as it were, “rooted in and committed to Christian faith and love”. Our guide and foundation, the Word of God and the Holy Scriptures are not silent on workplace behavior […]
Reflections On 9/11, When My Father Stood Tall
White roses are placed on an inscribed name along the edge of the North Pool during memorial observances held at the site of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2014. (Photo by Justin Lane- Pool/Getty Images)White roses are placed on an inscribed name along the edge of the North Pool during memorial observances held […]
My Dream of Earning A Degree At Thirty Five
By Sandra Casillas My experience at Pillar College has been quite the journey thus far. A leap of faith and obedience was what it took. When I began this new journey in my life at age 35, the very thought of going back to school after all these years was quite terrifying. My anxiety was especially heightened because I simply hated school! I had been out of […]
BLEND (Bilingual Entry Degree) for Korean Students is coming to Pillar College!
Pillar College opens BLEND program to the Korean community! Introducing K-BLEND! 필러대학교는 한인들을 위해 블렌드 프로그램을 개설합니다! K-BLEND를 소개합니다! For years Pillar College has been serving the Hispanic community through the Bilingual Entry Degree Program (BLEND), which allows students to begin their college education in their native language, Spanish, while becoming proficient in the English […]
Nicole Herbig – Valedictorian Speech 2018
It’s an honor and a privilege to stand before you a Valedictorian of the Pillar College Graduating Class of 2018. A lot of diligence, necessary perseverance and Godly assistance went into getting me to where you see me today. As I stand before you, I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight the concept of […]
WHERE EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION MEET
Every college and university has a niche which differentiates it from the other 4000 accredited institutions in the USA. Pillar College of Newark became a college in 2002 when it was chartered by New Jersey to be a “two-year religious college.” Since then, Pillar has experienced much growth and recognition as a fully accredited four-year college with creative […]
Integrity Still Matters
Christ calls believers to integrity; in other words, Christians are to act and react with truth and accuracy indicating an authenticity grounded in Christ. This Christlikeness should be evidenced and implemented in every aspect of life. Therefore, as Christ-followers, we are to deliberately submit our desires, aspirations, and ambitions to the Lordship of Christ. We are not only Spirit-bound but should also be Spirit-led. […]
The Resurrection of Jesus- Myth or History?
By Dr. Peter Amerman The 2016 movie, “Risen”, tells the story of a Roman Soldier, Clavius, who investigated the rumors of the resurrection of Jesus, to determine what had actually happened on that first Easter morning. Was this rumor of Jesus resurrection a myth, or an event that had actually occurred in space-time history? This […]
Sick & Tired: If it Wasn’t for This Woman
Gilkes’ book title “If it wasn’t for the women” is a fitting one that captures the centrality of Fanny Lou Hamer’s role in changing American culture. When people are sick and tired, they become instigators of revolution. Revolution is birthed through the angst of being sick and tired of oppression, sick and tired of dis-enfranchisement, […]