Tips to Stand Out on Your College Applications

Shelly Pond
23 Sep 2021
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Getting accepted to your dream college can be a competitive process. College Fair Circuit Coordinator and Director of College Planning at Westminster Academy Donna Payner offers the following tips to high school students that can help them stand out from the crowd in the college application process.   Activities When doing the resume or activities part of the application, talk about what your role was in the club, not what the purpose of the club is because college admission counselors know these nationally-recognized clubs. They want to know what that student did personally to contribute to that club.  Always look […]

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Westminster Academy Presents Florida Christian College Fairs in September

Shelly Pond
3 Sep 2021
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Representatives from Christian colleges across the country will descend on South Florida in September to meet with graduating seniors and juniors at two Florida Christian College Fairs presented by Westminster Academy before continuing on to six other Florida cities: Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa, Clearwater, Orlando and Jacksonville. The first College Fair will be held on Monday, September 13 at Westminster Academy, 5601 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. A second College Fair will be held at Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, September 14 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Westminster Academy Talks College Fair Donna […]

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Dr. Mike Rozenblum Shares His Faith Journey of Physical and Spiritual Wellbeing

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Dr. Mike Rozenblum was well established in New Mexico. The owner of several chiropractic clinics, he had a loving wife, healthy children and a dream home, but something was missing. That nagging sense that there had to be more sent Mike and his wife Karen Rozenblum on an adventure that ultimately resulted in them selling it all and moving their family across the country where they believe God was leading them. This journey shifted their focus from physical healing only, to presenting the kind of spiritual wellbeing that only God can provide.   Chasing the American dream Born in Venezuela, […]

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FCA Takes The Gospel To The Field

Shelly Pond
4 Aug 2021
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For more than 60 years, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been on a mission “to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.” Based in Kansas City, FCA has chapters in 107 countries and leads 20,948 certified huddles worldwide. It’s influence in South Florida has grown in recent years with the establishment of an FCA Campus Director at The University of Miami (UM), a program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and increased staff throughout the tri-county area. “We are truly excited about what God is doing in South Florida through FCA!” […]

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Lifework Leadership Enters Its 15th Year Transforming Leaders Who Transform Cities

Shelly Pond
6 Jul 2021
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(Scroll down to leave a comment) The vision of Lifework Leadership is simple. Develop Christian business leaders with a clear understanding of their calling, connect them through dynamic relationships with other Christian influencers and captivate them with a desire to utilize their God-given influence for the good of the city. After 15 years applying this model in South Florida, Lifework Leadership has impacted the corporate culture of area businesses, filled the board rooms of local charities and resulted in an uncommon spirit of generosity and service in the region. Featuring world-class speakers and case studies from prominent business people, Lifework […]

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2021 Graduates March Into The Future With Flexibility and Resolve

Shelly Pond
3 Jun 2021
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Kudos to the Class of 2021! Having completed their senior year in the midst of a global pandemic, they will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas and step into a culture evolving at breakneck speed. This class has demonstrated “dedication, determination, flexibility and resolve. They maintained amazing attitudes, did not complain and worked hard to make this a meaningful year,” said Dr. Ron Farrar, Upper School Principal at Westminster Academy. AS CDC Guidelines changed throughout the year, “We had to adapt to teaching students on campus and online simultaneously,” explained Christy Chipman, Upper School Principal at Sheridan Hills […]

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Mother’s Day HERoes

Shelly Pond
5 May 2021
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Many women in the Christian community work faithfully in the shadows of their high profile husbands. In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to shed some light on a few outstanding women who are making a difference through their own ministries, acting as mentors to other women and serving their families well. They share some challenges and rewards of mothering along with a few words of advice.  Rosemary Barnes Rosemary Barnes has been teaching the word of God to women at Sheridan House Family Ministries and at several South Florida churches for more than 40 years. She leads a weekly […]

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Works With Churches During COVID-19 Pandemic

Shelly Pond
7 Apr 2021
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A year after stay-at-home orders shut down entire communities in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, churches in parts of the nation are still fighting to open. Yet Florida churches have mostly remained open, online and in person, thanks to the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis. Early on DeSantis declared “attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses of worship” as essential activity, a move that superseded county and municipal ordinances, raising the ire of some local officials. His office held state-wide Zoom calls with church leaders through his Faith and Community-based Initiative providing guidance during the […]

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Church by the Glades Is What’s Trending

Shelly Pond
2 Mar 2021
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A meager 42 percent of millennials attend church, according to a recent Gallup Poll, but one local church is drawing them in droves. Known for their high energy music, LED lights show and full on theatrical production, Church by the Glades, with its “No Perfect People” slogan, attracts a diverse crowd of about 9,000 people to their campuses on a typical weekend (pre-COVID) with the average age of attendees in their early thirties. “It’s hard to fall asleep in our church,” said David Hughes, Lead Pastor of Church by the Glades (CBG), who utilizes innovative and creative methods to passionately […]

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Rebuilding Together Broward Restores The Heart of Communities Through Revitalization

Shelly Pond
3 Feb 2021
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When hundreds of volunteers descend on a community in a day, they can transform a decaying city block into a friendly neighborhood infused with a renewed pride in ownership and appreciation for the kindness of others. This is the impact of Rebuilding Together Broward County and the partnerships they have cultivated to eliminate unsafe and deplorable living conditions for low-income homeowners who are elderly, veterans or have disabilities. It extends beyond repairing each individual home and helps stabilize much of the vulnerable neighborhoods in which they live. “When you lift a few houses, you lift an entire community,” noted Traci […]

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