#movingforward

I'm not necessarily a huge fan of change.  It can be really exhausting and tends to produce a lot of anxiety for me.  However, one change I am every bit Gung-ho about is the change my Alma Mater is going through.  A name change and location change are huge, but so exciting!  Understandably(but unfortunately), there are many who are not exactly enthusiastic about it all(it's hard for me to see past their verbal kicking, whining, and fist pounding - they're giving my toddler a run for his fit-pitching money), and they're ever so generous with their opinions and feelings.  This weekend, several of my friends have voiced their support for the university, and I wanted to chip in. 

I could not be more proud of the direction Point University is heading.  The mission, values, goals, and vision of the university are stronger than ever.  I am so grateful for the dedication of those behind the scenes, who have invested so much of their lives into the future of our Alma Mater.  To the leadership at Point University and those who are instrumental in orchestrating the name change and move - thank you for taking steps to make sure the institution lives on and will continue to shape points of influence to send out into the world.  No one expected everyone affected by the change to agree 100% with all of the decisions made, but I'm sure that this voiced lack of support, especially from alumni, is particularly discouraging.    

Bottom line:  Those who are taking the changes in stride, AND those who have gotten their panties in a wad over it ALL attended the institution that was formerly known as Atlanta Christian College.  That institution is now known as Point University. 

I hope that all of us, especially I, will start focusing our energy on more pressing matters.  Things that matter more to Jesus than the name of a school.