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The Word of God International University CLASS of 2025 Achievement Awards Banquet, August 29, 2025 @ 6PM and Graduation Commencement Ceremony, August 30, 2025 @ 11AM

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The Word of God International University CLASS of 2025 Achievement Awards Banquet, August 29, 2025 @ 6PM and Graduation Commencement Ceremony, August 30, 2025 @ 11AM

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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Today's Verse - Matthew 5:14

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."

Matthew 5:14

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

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!

My Prayer...

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.

Today's Verse - Matthew 5:13

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Matthew 5:13

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus never wanted us to give up our moral distinctiveness, our redemptive influence, or our loving impact on those around us just so we can be liked. The purpose of our presence in the world is to be the salt that preserves our culture from further moral decay, bitterness, spite, and other degrading social problems. And, we are to be the salt that seasons the bitter, dog-eat-dog world we live in with the salt of God's grace and mercy. We are to be the salt of the earth, disciples that prevent decay and bring the sweet taste of Jesus to a lost world.

My Prayer...

Dear Holy and Majestic LORD, please empower me to resist being molded into the values of the world around me. Instead, dear Father, please use my distinctiveness as a Christian, a follower of Jesus, to bless others and expand the influence and impact of your Kingdom, doing so with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15-16). 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.

Today's Verse - Luke 6:27

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you..."

Luke 6:27

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death (Luke 23:24). Love that leads us to forgive has redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds to such grace, many do. While being kind in our deeds and loving in our hearts to our enemies is not easy, God's Spirit can fill us with Jesus' love and help us live powerful lives of grace even in the presence of those who hate us (Romans 5:5). As we do, the Spirit transforms us to become more like Jesus and less and less like our old self-protective selves (2 Corinthians 3:18). As the history of Christianity shows, this miracle of this kind of love can change the lives of those who consider us enemies and bring them to God.

My Prayer...

Dear God, I confess that I have trouble with a few people in my life. They seem determined to criticize, undermine, belittle, defeat, and destroy me. Please give me the love to resist their attacks. Please empower me to respond to their actions in ways that are redemptive, righteous, and loving. Do this seemingly impossible work in my heart so that my obedience to Jesus' command can lead others to my Savior's grace. In the redeeming and mighty name of Jesus, I ask the Holy Spirit to help fill me with your love and demonstrate this grace to others. 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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