Mentoring and Modeling Leadership Character
The address, “Mentoring and Modeling Leadership Character” was presented in the Plenary Session of the National Association of Christian College Admission Personnel (NACCAP) on June 13, 2003, in...
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Looking Back! Looking Ahead!
This address, “Looking Back! Looking Ahead!” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2005 at the annual University Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet. The...
The Power of Three (or More!)
The address, “The Power of Three (or more)” was given on August 21, 2000, at the Mount Vernon Nazarene College “Back to School Faculty and Staff Dinner.” The presentation reflects on the first...
Bridging Cultures for Christ
The address, “Bridging Cultures for Christ” was presented in the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Chapel service, September, 2003. The printed material is in outline form. The address was delivered...
Enrollment Cap, Institutional Mission, and Collaboration
The address, “Enrollment Cap, Institutional Mission, and Collaboration” was presented at the Fall 2000 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Faculty and Staff Banquet. The presentation reflects on the...
Great Expectations...
The presentation, “Great Expectations…” was shared with the Mount Vernon Nazarene College Faculty and Staff Annual Awards Banquet on August 28, 2001. The presentation shares an “University Standing”...
How Do You Want to be Remembered?
This address, “How Do You Want to Be Remembered?” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene College in the May 1991 Baccalaureate service.
Service of Remembrance and Prayer
The “Service of Remembrance and Prayer” was a Knox County (Ohio) Ministerial Association, community-wide, service on the first anniversary of the tragic 9/11/01 events. The remarks focus on the theme...
One Final Recommendation
This address, “One Final Recommendation” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2006 at the last Faculty Institute prior to his retirement. The address was...
Nurturing a "Spirit" of Excellence
This address, “Nurturing a Spirit of Excellence” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2004 at the annual University Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet.
Do You Really Believe?
This address, “Do You Really Believe?” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene College in the May 1990 Baccalaureate service.
Let's Transition Together
This address, “Let’s Transition Together” was given by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in August 2006 at the last Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet prior to his retirement.
Leading Faith Communities
This article, “Leading Faith Communities” was written by the College president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2005 for the Alumni and Friends publication , Mount Vernon NOW . More about this...
The Leader as Catalyst for Congregation Transformation
The model, “The Leader as Catalyst for Congregation Transformation” was developed, shaped and revised over the years while teaching various leadership courses at European Nazarene College, Bethany...
The 'Grace Gift' of Tenacity
The October 2009 Commencement address for the Nazarene Theological College, Manchester, England. The theme of the address focuses on the need, pain and gift of tenacity, building on St. Paul’s words...
New Beginnings-Renewed Commitments
The 2010 Commencement address for the Caribbean Nazarene College, Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago. The theme of the presentation focuses on a quote from a colleague: “Life is too short not to live...
Character Counts, Really Counts!
The 2009 Commencement address for the Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, Kenya. The address focuses on Christian character formation and character development. The character question is asked, “What...
Creating Space/Making Room
The December 2009 Commencement address for Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon Ohio. The theme of the address focuses on biblical hospitality, as “creating space and making room.”...
The Measure of Greatness
The May 17, 2008 Commencement Address at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. The theme of the address is “…not brilliance in the classroom, money in the bank, status nor position. But...
Character Counts, Really Counts!
The 2009 Commencement address for the Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, Kenya. The address focuses on Christian character formation and character development. The character question is asked, “What...
The Measure of Greatness
The May 17, 2008 Commencement Address at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. The theme of the address is “…not brilliance in the classroom, money in the bank, status nor position. But...
The Leadership Gift of Biblical Contentment
The graduation address at the Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS), November 2010, San Juan, Costa Rica, on the occasion of the 40 th anniversary of the Seminary. Discussed are the Irony of Contentment...
Theological Education for a God-Called Ministry
The Inaugural Address of E. LeBron Fairbanks presented on the occasion of his installation as the 2 nd president of the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in Manila, Philippines. The key issue...
Education for a Lifestyle of Service
The Inaugural Address of E. LeBron Fairbanks, fifth president of Mount Vernon (Ohio) Nazarene College, was presented on March 2, 1990. It articulates his core convictions about Christian higher...
The Leadership Gift of Biblical Contentment
The graduation address at the Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS), November 2010, San Juan, Costa Rica, on the occasion of the 40 th anniversary of the Seminary. Discussed are the Irony of Contentment...