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Andrea Luxton

president, Andrews University

Articles by Andrea Luxton

  • We hold the future in our hands

    We hold the future in our hands

    One repeated biblical theme we may not discuss often, or even recognize, is that of succession planning! The Bible doesn’t use those words, of course, but the thread runs throughout the Old and New Testaments and provides a critical framework for understanding God’s purpose for ensuring the future of His church.

    Andrea Luxton
  • World changers made here.

    World changers made here.

    In 1874, Andrews University opened its doors as Battle Creek College, the first higher education institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since that time, Andrews University always has believed there is a distinct purpose to be found in the context of God’s global mission for His children.

    Andrea Luxton
  • What Truly Matters

    What Truly Matters

    I am excited for the future! I cannot wait for a return to parts of my work that I love: seeing each other smile other than on a computer screen, gathering together in worship, and times of warm collegiality, especially over some amazing food prepared at the Andrews University Dining Services!

    Andrea Luxton
  • Change: A Door to Opportunity

    Change: A Door to Opportunity

    While I have been homebound over the last few months, I have been reflecting on the changing world and our role in it, as Christians, as Seventh-day Adventists and as Andrews University.

    Andrea Luxton
  • Dealing with Change

    Dealing with Change

    Working in a school of a university setting means living in a constant environment of change — new students, new course material, finding new ways to present old material, seeking creative ways to support, encourage and nurture the minds and hearts of every student. In the words of Ellen White, “. . .the work of education and redemption are one.” And redemption,…

    Andrea Luxton
  • The Call of Disruption

    The Call of Disruption

    If there is one thing about the leaders of the early church, they never left the world as they found it. That is really not surprising in that their mentor, their Savior, brought change and hope wherever He went. Of course, it took the disciples a long time to understand their responsibilities, to turn them…

    Andrea Luxton