by Lillian Wong

Empower is an eight month, online course offered by Nyack College/Alliance Theological Seminary, specifically designed for women. We meet at SJCAC once a month for the live stream class. The majority of the class work is done on our own. There’s an online community of professors and classmates on the forum that can offer assistance. There’s an average of 2 books to read and 2 papers to write per month. This certificate program equips, motivates and prepares women to engage in ministry in the local church and beyond. Read more →

By Elisa Cheng

Looking back at last year, I am amazed at God’s goodness. Being a Senior in high school, that year was filled with the chaotic mess of college applications, last minute college tours, and basically, anything related to the word “college.” Admittedly, writing those applications inflicted much pain on myself and my family. I cried many buckets of tears, and I believe I may have caused my parents’ hair to turn drastically white. But nonetheless, I have to say that in the months of crafting my college essays, I realized an extraordinary truth: God’s hand always was, is, and will be on my life. God is so faithful, so gracious, and so good. Read more →