Witness in the Academy: Acts Bible Studies
Five Bible Studies from the book of Acts that explore the theme of witness from the perspective of graduate students and faculty.
A resource by Faculty Ministry


A resource by Faculty Ministry
This set of five studies is designed for graduate students and faculty to explore the them of witness in the book of Acts.
Quick Links
- Acts Study 1: Called to be a Witness
- Acts Study 2: Barrier-Breaking Witness
- Acts Study 3: Expand Your Witness
- Acts Study 4: Witness in the Areopagus
- Acts Study 5: Witness to the Ends of the Earth
Purpose
Each study of this series includes:
- Opening Question
- Context
- Discussion Questions
- Summary & Reflection
- Prayer
Series Overview:
Study 1: Called to be a Witness
Acts 1:1-11
Study 1: Called to be a Witness
Acts 1:1-11
Study 2: Barrier-Breaking Witness
Acts 9:43-10:35
Study 2: Barrier-Breaking Witness
Acts 9:43-10:35
Study 3: Expand Your Witness
Acts 8:26-40
Study 3: Expand Your Witness
Acts 8:26-40
Study 4: Witness in the Areopagus
Acts 17:16-34
Study 4: Witness in the Areopagus
Acts 17:16-34
Study 5: Witness to the Ends of the Earth
Acts 28:16–31
Study 5: Witness to the Ends of the Earth
Acts 28:16–31
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About the authors
God has privileged Bill Nelson to represent Him among students and scholars gathered from over 50 nations at Johns Hopkins University over the past 25 years. Bill is an ordained minister through the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), having received his theological and ministry training at Dallas and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminaries. He and his wife Michele enjoy hiking in the mountains and other activities with friends and family, including their three grown children.
Allison is the GFM Area Ministry Director for the Red River area and is planting a Graduate Student Fellowship at Louisiana State University. Allison has been developing leaders for over two decades with InterVarsity. She has planted undergraduate ministries on 6 campuses and is now planting a graduate student fellowship at Louisiana State University. She loves starting new ministries, especially on campuses where graduate students are not currently being reached. Allison received her undergraduate degree from Elon University and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Student Development from North Carolina State University. She is married to Eric and lives in Baton Rouge, LA with their two children LeslieAnna (age 14) and Caleb (age 13). Allison has started InterVarsity chapters in 4 different states.
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