Summer Ministry Teams - Audio
Each summer SWU sends out a number of ministry teams to various locations around the United States and the world. Tune in to hear some of the latest reports from this last year.

Each summer SWU sends out a number of ministry teams to various locations around the United States and the world. Tune in to hear some of the latest reports from this last year.
Dr. Bob Black completes the Nailed It series with the final of the five solas of the Reformation: glory to God alone. A brief journey through church history brings us to the present where God continues re-forming His church as it brings Him alone the glory He desires. How are you being re-formed to give God alone the glory?
Dr. Raymond Attawia, from the School of Business, continues the Nailed It series with the topic Solus Christus, "in Christ alone". Listen in as he shares the uniqueness of Christ, His timeless message, and the profound Gospel message through His work. May you find yourself standing in Christ alone.
On this SWU Preview Day Clayton King joins us to share how to defeat the lies that so frequently attack us as Christians. Listen as he shares how to break free from the deception of the enemy by obeying the truth that God provides.
In the finale of SWU Wellness Week, Kandace Terry, shares how to position ourselves to hear the voice of God.
In this inaugural session of SWU Wellness Week 2017, Kandace Terry, shares about the importance of a healthy soul. She reveals that the soul is comprised of your mind, will, and emotions, which can all affect your health in a myriad of ways. So, how is your soul?
As SWU Wellness Week continues, join Dr. Lisa Harding as she shares the importance of integrity and how important it is to the health of the individual, spirit, soul, and body.
As we continue to honor the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Elizabeth Maxon shares on the depths of God's "grace alone". Listen as she reveals how great God's grace is toward us, and how to escape the performance trap while growing deeper in relationship with Him.
Dr. Bud Bence concludes the Phaup Holiness Emphasis Week as Martin Luther himself, sharing a number of reflections upon his life. Listen as Luther shares his early life, the scandal surrounding his 95 theses, and his later life in translating the scriptures to the masses.
"Truth doesn't change but culture does." How can we determine what is culturally different yet truthfully the same? Join Dr. Bud Bence as he continues sharing God's heart regarding holiness in the 21st century.
Dr. Bud Bence continues his discourse on holiness, addressing an often overlooked principle exhorting Christians to guard their talk. "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths..." Eph 4:29. Listen as Dr. Bence shares a candid conversation on how Christians are to keep their speech honoring God.
Dr. Bud Bence kicks off Phaup Holiness Emphasis Week revealing the meaning behind God's words to Abraham, "I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect." Listen as he shares what holiness before God looks like in this 21st century.
Dr. Mike Tapper continues the series, Nailed It, with a brilliant presentation of what it means to live "by faith alone" through the eyes of the Old Testament faith hero, Abraham. In the chaotic world in which we live, what a comfort to know that faith in a powerful, loving God sustains in the midst of uncertainty.
Listen as Rev. Mark Wilson kicks off this semester's new series, Nailed It, honoring this 500th anniversary of The Reformation. Rev. Wilson shares the importance of standing "by scripture alone" and what riches God's Word has for us today.
Listen as Heath Mullikin shares his soul story, his wife's struggle with Huntington's Disease, and how his deep relationship with God provides strength for the journey. No matter the difficulty that you are going through, walking in step with God will connect you to His all-sufficient supply.
Life seems to be filled with interruptions. Is it possible that God is the one interrupting? Join Sharie King as she reveals the many ways God is interrupting the lives of other as well as how He is using His people to interrupt others.
Rev. Bob Kerstetter shares his soul story and the invaluable need for community and discipleship in the life of a Christian.
Join the students and faculty of Southern Wesleyan University as Dr. Kelli Horne, Faculty Member of the Year '16-'17, shares her Soul Story and her life's guiding principles at the first chapel of Fall 2017.
"A man shows who he is by what he does with what he has." Join Rev. Chris Shinn (SWU Class of '92) as he shares the 2017 Commencement address challenging this year's graduating class to use what they have gained for the glory of God.
Rev. Joy Bryant shares words and wisdom with the Southern Wesleyan University graduating class of 2017.
Chaplain Ken Dill shares how life is often like a marathon. The prize goes to those who do not give up and stay the course. If you are feeling weary today, ask for God's strength to persevere!
Join Wes Dupin as he shares the story of his father, "The Evangelist" Dr. Clyde Dupin, and what God has done through his faithfulness. Dr. Dupin was honored at Southern Wesleyan University in April 2017 at the dedication of the new amphitheater bearing his name. Upon receiving these honors he challenged all in attendance to continue the pursuit of sharing the transformative message of Jesus Christ.
Many have been hurt by misgivings in a local church setting. However, don't give up on the church! Rev. Tom Harding shares how God has gifted you to be a solution to the problems you see. Listen to the voice of God today and come to life!
Micah Sparrow, Director of Youth & Children of Easley First United Methodist Church, shares the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. It is He, through His love, who enables His followers to see others as worthy, capable and redeemable, reconciling them to Christ.
God's leading may seem absurd but exercising trust in Him allows us to see the impossible become possible. We all are part of God's larger story; where do you fit in?
Adam Jones kicks off the 2017 Missions Conference describing God's deep and matchless love for all. God longs for His message of the Gospel to reach all peoples of the world.
Grayson Lorenz, Division of Religion Preaching Honors recipient, shares how God uses our scars as a testimony of the healing that He brings to our past and the redemption to our hurts.
Dr. Priscilla Hammond continues the series Dig Deeper at the intersection of the Christian life with the public life. Integrity is simply doing the right thing when no one is looking. The public display of character begins in making the right decisions in private.
God the Father sent Jesus Christ, His Son, to reconcile the world back to Himself. Drawing close to God's heart was His idea and He gave the Son to do just that. Do you long to draw near to Him?
Dr. Joe Brockinton, VP for Student Life, shares a timely word about the power of forgiveness. Learn the difference between mercy, grace, and justice and how God's great forgiveness for us gives us strength to forgive others.