STEWARDSHIP REPORT S T E WA R D S H I P R E P O R T
How your donations are equipping the whole people of God
February 2011 Your donations are integral to Regent College’s ability to work out its mission to cultivate intelligent, vigorous, and joyful commitment to Jesus Christ, His church, and His world. Therefore, we want to thank you for your steadfast support and share with you how your donations have been stewarded in the current fiscal year.
MARKETPLACE INSTITUTE
The Marketplace Institute is a theological research and design institute, based at Regent College, which engages the public on the interface between theology and the marketplace. % The intern house, piloted in 2009, currently hosts four interns from three countries. It proves to be a successful community model that enables future leaders the opportunity to dialogue, worship, and enjoy meals with one another. % Courses, conferences and public lectures offered at Regent and across North America have been well attended and received stellar reviews. (The four courses shown here will be offered in Summer 2011.)
STUDENT AID MATCH MY GIFT CAMPAIGN
REGENT
& THE ARTS
The Arts are celebrated at Regent, with gallery openings and Integrative Projects in Arts & Theology (IPIATs) being well attended and enjoyed. Our artists intimately weave together theology and art, using a variety of creative mediums, engaging us to reflect on truth, beauty, and the depth of our own humanity.
VOCATION, WORK BUSINESS AS AND MINISTRY A MISSION
CHRISTIANITY AND THE POLITICAL TAKING YOUR SOUL ECONOMY OF CAPITALISM TO WORK
Thanks to the many donors who responded to the Regent College Board of Governors matching gift challenge, the goal of $52,000 was far exceeded as close to $100,000 was received for new and existing student aid! The student body erupted into thunderous applause upon hearing the news at a Tuesday chapel service.
% Seven exhibits have been offered in The Lookout Gallery, including works by Georges Rouault, the GrĂźnewald Guild, Stefan Brunhoff, Grace Tan, and more. % IPIATs have been presented in short animation film, flamenco dance, creative fiction, and visual art, with ten more on the way this year, spanning from stained glass to screenplays.
CHINESE STUDIES PROGRAM
The Chinese Studies Program is active in four spheres: hosting doctoral students for six months from leading universities in China; publishing Chinese journals and monographs; co-sponsoring an annual Chinese symposium in Christian Studies; and the participation of the Regent faculty in teaching summer school courses at leading universities in China. % Hosted ten doctoral students—from July to December—each of whom took two Regent courses and was exposed to Christianity through participation in the Regent community. % The journal Regent Review of Christian Thought was circulated to 3,000 subscribers in China. % Four faculty members taught in China for two weeks, offering courses to over one hundred students at two leading universities. One Chinese student reported that listening to Dr. Rikk Watts was like “enjoying a passionate song.”
MISSIONAL SUPPORT
Your gifts in support of the College’s mission enable the school to run smoothly. % Over eighty TAs were hired to assist professors (forty for summer school, and forty for the regular academic year), and over sixty students were hired for other administrative tasks within the College. % The John Allison Library completed construction on the archive room and added the recently acquired Grenz Collection. % New staff positions were filled that will allow Regent to strategically increase recruiting efforts to increase the number of students who are enrolled full-time. % Dr. Diane Stinton was hired as the Dean of Students to give oversight to the activities and programs that ensure students are cared for individually and as a community.
STANDARDS OF STEWARDSHIP
Regent College is committed to the highest standards of financial integrity. Regent has maintained its accreditation with the Association of Theological Schools and is a member in good standing with the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Likewise, Regent College Foundation (USA) is a member in good standing with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
DONATIONS RAISED TO DATE
In this 2010/11 fiscal year, Regent has raised $810,000 through your generous donations.
In order to meet the budgeted fundraising goal of $1,200,000 by April 30, 2011, the College requires an additional $390,000. For more information on any of the programs mentioned in this report, or on any funding opportunities not mentioned herein, please contact us at: development@regent-college.edu