By Tim Cates
Posted on 8/23/2024 - 0 minute read
It's a return visit for Ben Benavides, who talks with Tim Cates about his new role as Athletic Director at the Edgewood ISD in San Antonio. He was a standout athlete, who returned to coach high school football for nearly 25 years before elevating to his new position within the school district. Ben is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 7/26/2024 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Palomar College Athletic Director Dan Lynds about his career as football player, football coach and coming back to oversee the Comets athletic department. He has helped with the building of a new football stadium and and softball stadium on campus at Palomar College. Dan also talks about his experience coaching football in Japan. Dan is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.
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By Tim Cates
Posted on 5/10/2024 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with new Long Beach State Basketball Coach Chris Acker about getting his dream job in college hoops. After serving as an assistant coach at San Diego State the last five seasons, Coach Acker is excited about building the Beach program and taking it to new levels in the Big West Conference. He talks about the importance of mental health with coaches and players. Coach Acker is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his growth as a coach.
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Posted on 4/3/2024 - 10 minute read
Concordia University Irvine addresses the heightened levels of loneliness, anxiety, and safety concerns among young adults aged 12 to 27, exacerbated by societal disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a Christian residential environment, students find support, guidance, and opportunities for holistic formation facilitated by dedicated faculty, mental health experts, and spiritual leaders.
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 6/25/2022 - 10 minute read
Cindy Steinbeck, MA ’02 and Steve Schedler ’84 both walked through seasons of great personal hardship. Now, as spouses and partners in the Voice in the Vineyard Ministry, they are supporting ministers with teaching, renewal retreats, and the healing power of relationship.
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 6/25/2022 - 3 minute read
Joshua McArthur, MA ‘22, wanted to refocus his career as the Director of Culture at High Brew Coffee and chose to attend Concordia’s Townsend Institute to pursue his master's in organizational leadership and culture because of the program’s faith element.
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 3/14/2022 - 1 minute read
Mark Newmeyer, an associate professor in the Townsend Institute, served as guest editor of a recent issue of Journal of Psychology and Christianity, the flagship publication of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS). CAPS is a group of Christian psychologists, social workers, and counselors. The special issue focused on “Innovations in Christian Mental Health Care and Training.”
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 11/22/2021 - 10 minute read
The former pro athlete reflects on the role God has played in his life through the Townsend Institute.
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 11/22/2021 - 3 minute read
Michelle Thompson explains her background in coaching and how she found her place in higher education.
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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 3/22/2021 - 2 minute read
In fall 2021, CUI will enroll students in its first PhD program, a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision through the Townsend Institute. Interest is strong, and one of the program’s architects, Dr. Margaret Christmas Thomas, is confident that it “will change the face of counseling in twenty years.”
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