Bluefield University Spire Winter 2025-2026

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Ministry News

Bluefield University Hosts 34th Annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week Bluefield University hosted its 34th annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week, September 22-26, for students to engage with God’s Word and Christian community. This year’s Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week was also known as “Bold Week.” It emphasized BU’s “Bold” theme for the 2025-2026 academic year, based on 2 Corinthians 3:12: “Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold” (NIV). Thanks to the generosity of Drs. Gene and Jane Duremdes, who have sponsored the Christian Emphasis event since 1992, the university sets aside a week in the school year for students and members of the community to focus on their faith. Bold Week featured three chapel services with guest speaker Markus McFolling, founder of Reach1, as well as worship nights, fellowship events, a prayer walk, and a prayer drive-through.

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