Presidential Newsletter #14
July 24, 2025 2025-07-25 17:37Presidential Newsletter #14
Dearest Sattler Stakeholders,
I’m eager to share to share Presidential Newsletter #14. Onward to power, love, and sound minds/discipline (2 Tim 1:7).
Summer Happenings at Sattler
Summers at Sattler College are intentionally quiet. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use this season for rest, ministry, and professional development, preparing to return refreshed and equipped for another year of rigorous academics and relational discipleship. Many are working remotely during at least part of the summer, pursuing growth in a variety of ways.
One recent exception to this quiet on campus was Discover Boston, our annual summer camp for teens ages 14-18. From July 9-11, Discover Boston provided participants the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks, ride the harbor ferry, visit world-class museums, and experience life in one of America’s most historic and dynamic cities. We are grateful to the staff who were on campus to make it all possible!
Click here to see a few more photos of Discover Boston 2025.
Capstone Presentations by Recent Grads
Every four-year student at Sattler College completes a capstone project as the culmination of their academic journey. The Class of 2025 delivered some fascinating projects, each a unique contribution shaped by several years of study and formation. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue to release videos of their final presentations on our YouTube Capstone Presentations playlist, so keep an eye out for those.
Freshmen Trip to Greece Coming Up
I had the privilege to travel to Greece (and Turkey) over the past few weeks on an exploratory trip for an exciting new initiative in our Sattler program. All the freshmen who complete their first year of Greek classes will be eligible to join us on a trip to Greece to see biblical sites while using some of the Greek they learned (we will include enough Modern Greek with their Koine Greek studies to make this possible). Language learning truly opens up new worlds! For those interested in the cross-cultural and urban experience that Sattler provides, applications will open on August 1.
Above are a few photos of the trip.
Top left: Where Paul and Silas are thought to have been imprisoned.
Top right: The river where Paul baptized Lydia.
Bottom left: Ancient Corinth with its acropolis.
Bottom right: The old city of Thessalonica.
Question of the Month
To compete in the contest, answer this question without the use of AI, Google, or other forms of “cheating.” (In other words, you should know the answer.) Click here to submit your answer for a chance to win! This month’s prize is a Sattler fleece. If multiple people get it right, we will select one of those winners for the prize.
“Who led the Student Volunteer Movement (a Christian organization mobilizing college students for missionary work) for 30 years and went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize?"
Sharable Thought
So many people try to comprehend God, but in so doing, lose their wonder. Adam Mabry said it well, “Incomprehension is a prerequisite of passionate praise. When your favorite sports star pulls off an amazing play and you don’t know how they did it, you shout about it. When a musician executes a virtuoso line, you don’t comprehend it, yet you greatly enjoy it. We praise and worship that which induces wonder. God’s ways are higher than mine… Comprehension is not a pre-requisite for wonder. So, in any circumstance, worship him passionately. His goodness is never in doubt, only our ability to comprehend his good plans.”
Let us therefore worship God in humility and wonder.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our incoming students as they prepare to move to Boston in a few weeks and begin a new chapter in their lives.
- Pray for our faculty and staff as they prepare for the fall semester.
Support Sattler
Refer a student: Did you know that most Sattler students applied because someone referred them? Here’s how you can help. If you know someone that would be a good fit for Sattler, refer them or help them start an application! As a token of appreciation, we’ll mail you an exclusive Sattler College pennant flag.
Give: Help make Sattler College available to more students by supporting our Entrustment fund.
Visit: While there isn’t a lot happening on campus during the summer, you can still arrange a campus tour and get to know us. Feel free to reach out to let us know you’re coming, so we can show you around.
Feedback: Do you have ideas to make this newsletter better? Let me know by sending an email to info@sattler.edu.
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