A subsidiary of LOVING TO LEARN ASSOCIATION "Discover The Way of LOVE!"
Time: March 13, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Location: Loving to Learn Association, The Word of God International Univesity
Street: 3650 S Western Avenue
City/Town: Los Angeles 90018
Website or Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d…
Phone: (323) 75-LIGHT (5-4448) or (323) 402-0422
Event Type: celebration, graduation, announcement, fundraiser
Organized By: Archbishop Dr, Joshua Smith, President, Loving to Learn Association, Evangelist Dr. Sherilyn Smith, Executive Director, and Dr. Tanya McDonald, Academic Dean
Latest Activity: Mar 19
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FOR HONORARY DEGREE NOMINEES:
FIRST STEP: In a well written recommendation, we need someone to formally endorse you as a nominee so that we can announce your candidacy at the Loving to Learn Association Executive Board of Trustees Meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Your Endorsement Letter should highlight from at least 10 to over 25 years of lifetime achievement in ministerial service. It should include why they believe you should be a candidate and their relationship or experience with you. If possible, this letter should be on business or professional stationary and sent to us before Friday, April 25, 2025.
SECOND STEP: Review the WGIU ONLINE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (upper left) and COURSES AND ENROLLMENT (upper right) tabs on our website at www.wgiuniversity.org. On the COURSES AND ENROLLMENT TABS, scroll down to the last tab and open tab. You can download, fill out, scan, and email or fax all Enrollment Forms back to us as soon as possible.
$175 should be donated for enrollment, using the PayPal button in the comment section of this page or anywhere on our website. Your tax-deductible receipt will immediately go to your email. If it's convenient for you to visit us, do so by calling (323) 402-0422 and making an appointment or our office at (323) 73-LIGHT (5-4448).
THIRD STEP: We need a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Bio, and Letter of Intent, substantiating at least 10 to over 25 years of ministry. Some of this we may already have if you previously enrolled. Completing our enrollment checklist, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance after the Board Meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025.
FOURTH STEP: If you want to Expedite Enrollment after paying $175, you can come into our office, mail, or donate online $300 as your first payment towards your graduation fees before Friday, March 28, 2025. The next payment is due Friday, April 25, 2025. You may make a final payment on or before May 23, 2025. If we receive your graduation fee in full on or before March 28, 2025, you will get 25% off. We must order caps and gowns in advance. It’s less expensive when you schedule things and purchase caps and gowns months before the ceremony and banquet.
FIFTH STEP: Once you have completed and/or returned all paperwork, you must immediately call (323) 73-LIGHT (5-4448) and make an Entrance Exam appointment to start our Enrollment Checklist, Certification Requirement, and Exit Reviews. Whether you meet with us in our office, by phone, or by Zoom, these checklists are required for your honorary degree and must be cleared by Friday, August 29, 2025 for you to receive your diploma no later than Friday, November 1, 2025.
If necessary, you have 7 years to satisfactorily fulfill all requirements in Post-Graduate Internship, residency, and/or fellowship following commencement ceremonies. The requirements are listed in the 2023-24 WGIU Catalog Handbook on pages 13 and 14.
Call for any questions or other arrangements. You may negotiate your Graduation Fee payments. Please RSVP and review comment section on this page.
Presiding Archbishop Joshua Smith, PhD, DD, President
Evangelist Sherilyn Smith, PhD, Executive Director
Loving to Learn Association
Archbishop Perry Moore, PhD, Chancellor
Tanya McDonald, D. Min., Academic Dean
The Word of God International University
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So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it was a vital part of the early Christian church. Let's ensure that we prepare for significant events in ministry and mission to the world with prayer and fasting, whether sponsored by our congregations or not. As we prepare to embark on God's work in the world and our mission to the world, our preparation should include times of prayer and fasting. A mission without the Holy Spirit, prayer, and fasting is an undervalued mission and an underpowered effort.
O LORD, I know you love all people. Please bless those on mission to cultures other than their own, seeking to lovingly share your Gospel with those who are lost. Bless their efforts with success, protect them from the evil one, and guide them in the direction they need to go to find searching and receptive hearts. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
When people genuinely worship, when they fast seeking God's will, and they pray earnestly and worship, our Father calls them to his service and mission in the world. Christian worship is not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. Please don't get so caught up in your worship experience that you leave it at the door when you exit the building. Instead, understand that our worship together as Jesus' family is a blessing intended to inspire us to engage in public worship and service in the world throughout our everyday lives (Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:28-13:16). As we worship with our brothers and sisters, let's also listen to the words of the songs, the message of the Scriptures, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit on our hearts. God is calling us to his special mission in our world, so that we can bring grace and hope to a lost humanity!
Father, please help me discern your will and follow your leading as I worship you with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Use the Holy Spirit to call me into a deeper ministry, a more committed service, and a heart for mission to the lost world around me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House."You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
Darkness dominates our world, controls much of what is said, and how most people view their reality. So, in a world dominated by darkness, light should stand out. When someone lives for Jesus, people notice. The world cannot ignore the faithfulness of Jesus' disciples or forget their righteousness and gracious influence. The world might hate that influence, try to minimize it, or even directly oppose it. Dear friend, the evil one will try to prevent Jesus' light from being reflected into the world by his disciples! He will try to oppose that light, dim that light, and snuff out that light. Jesus, however, is the Light that cannot be snuffed out (John 1:5).
Will we be Jesus' agents of light in the world of darkness?
How will the world categorize that light?
How are we going to behave toward the hostile world around us that wants to snuff out our light?
Are others going to see our light and be drawn to our Father in Heaven, who sent his Son, Jesus, as the Light of the world?
Or will the world reject the way of Christ because our walk is more talk and less service to the lost world that needs to see obedience to the lifestyle and character of our Savior?
Let's ensure the light we share helps others see God's grace through our lives and then be drawn to our Savior. Let's be Jesus' lights on the hill, seen by all!
Holy and Righteous Father, thank you for your grace that saved us. Please help us reflect your character and grace in all that we do, so that when people notice us and are aware of our Christian commitment, they will glorify you because of the service they have seen and the light I bring. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.
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