Barclay College received a grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to help establish a Friends Preaching Initiative at Barclay College. The effort is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative to foster and support preaching that...

Herbert Hoover Frazier was born on March 4, 1929, in Santa Barbara, California. He was a son of Ivan and Julia (Palmer) Frazier. He was the fourth of four sons, each whose name began with the letter “H.” His father was a pastor, so throughout his childhood, the family...

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by Gloria Howard, Theatre Student My name is Gloria Howard, and I am a Sophomore at Barclay College. I am studying Psychology with a minor in theater. The Barclay College Theater is a program unlike anything that I have ever experienced before. We often refer to it as...

The Seven Qualities of a Spiritual Leader (That You’re Probably Going to Hate… ) By Dr. Cliff Winters Don’t train leaders without first training them to be godly. I suppose everybody has their own issues and needs when it comes to spiritual leadership.  Some pastors...

Why does a Biblical Studies degree matter in today's world? A degree in Biblical Studies is foundational for those who are interested in Christian ministry. Dr. David Kingrey, Chair of Barclay College Online's Biblical Studies program, says, “The Bible is our most...

How can a Christian college change your life? Welcome to the world of Christian colleges, where education isn't just about hitting the books; it's a journey that transforms you inside out. Wondering how a Christian College can totally shake up your life? At these...

Liz Johnson is a senior at Barclay College and plays "Ella," also known as" Cinderella," in Barclay College's production of Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Theater Kansas (https://www.facebook.com/theatrekansas/) recently interviewed her. Here are a few words...

February 14, 2023 —Haviland, KS – Barclay College has been approved to offer the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education....

It feels like it was yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once. In May of 2012, I walked across the stage in the Hockett gymnasium, like many other Barclay College students, to receive my Bachelor’s of Science in Youth Ministry with honors. If you would have stopped me...

"The Sound Case" training to help parents and teachers of dyslexic children or children with reading difficulties will be offered at Barclay College January 17 and 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The training will be given by Tammy Kofford from the Philips Fundamental...

Haviland, KS -- October 27, 2022 – Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) released the results of a study that estimates the impact of Barclay College on the statewide economy to be $15.4 million and 102 jobs. Mark Miller, Vice President of Institutional...

Barclay College was named in honor of Quaker's first theologian. If you've wondered who he was, read on. Robert Barclay:1648-1690 Robert Barclay was born in Gordonstown, on the north coast of Scotland. His father was Colonel David Barclay, who sat in two of Oliver...

John Cadbury 1801-1889 Richard Cadbury 1835-1899 George Cadbury 1839-1922 John Cadbury received his education at Joseph Crosfields Quaker School in Hartshill, England. He was apprenticed in the retail tea trade to John Cudworth, a Quaker. His father gave him funds to...

Bayer Fund and Kiowa County Farmers Denny and Charlotte Ross Team Up to Direct Donations to Rural Nonprofits and Schools Local farmers Denny and Charlotte Ross recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Barclay College....

by: Jessica Watson Posted: Jul 14, 2022 / 06:45 PM CDT Updated: Jul 15, 2022 / 07:35 AM CDT HAVILAND, Kan. (KSNW) — More than a million. That’s how many registered nurses are needed in the next eight years, according to a new study. One Kansas college now stepping up...

Barclay College continues to define its commitment to the future of Southwest Kansas. With the nursing shortage in Kansas and the lack of nursing programs in the region, Barclay College is pleased to announce that it will offer the nursing degree completion program...

Please be praying for the Ukraine and our world. May the peace of Christ be with you today. A Prayer for the Crisis in Ukraine, by Pete Greig. Father God, King of all nations, I cry out to You now for the people of Ukraine and especially those who are grieving, dying...

Live streamed at https://youtu.be/y3A-W-p3u4A The Robert Barclay Institute has announced its Spring Symposium to be held Tuesday, March 8, 7:00-8:15 p.m. CST live streamed and in person at the Ross-Ellis Center for Ministry and Arts in the North Atrium. Aaron Stokes,...

Packing for college can be one of the most daunting tasks for both parent and child as you both prepare for the college journey. It's not just about what to pack but how to pack. In the weeks leading up to my move to Barclay College, I started the task of packing for...

When a student enrolls in the Master of Arts in Family Ministries concentration with Dr. David Mabry, they can expect a personal touch with academic rigor undergirded by extensive practical experience in theologically and biblically informed Family Science applied...

When a student comes to Barclay College to study theatre and speech with Randi Shetley they can expect passion and enthusiasm for the class. Randi is a professor who wants her students to succeed with challenges that will force growth in enjoyable and interactive...

Robert Barclay Fall Symposium will be held November 16, 7:00-8:15 in the Ross Ellis Auditorium. Presenter: Kevin Mortimer, Ph.D. Candidate Topic: "On The Christian Heart of Quakerism" Responder: Dr. Jim LeShana Live Streamed: http://www.youtube.com/barclaycollege...

When students graduate from Barclay, they now can continue to live on campus and study for their Master's Degree, and it will be tuition. Free. They can enjoy campus life, spiritual encouragement, and live with their friends. With the Tuition Free Master’s Degree,...

Faculty are the lifeblood of our institution. These outstanding men and women are directly responsible for delivering the top-of-the-line knowledge and training our college promises our students. It is their passion, hard work, and authentic interactions that help...

by David O. Williams, D.Min.  Lead Superintendent, EFC-MAYM Interim Director, EFC-International The very first session of Kansas Yearly Meeting was held in Lawrence in October of 1872, and what a scene it must have been.  According to a reporter from the Western Home...

by Elaina Halverstadt March is Women’s History Month, and how do we begin to celebrate the unique contribution of women to God’s creation and to humanity? To start, we can take it as a reminder to examine the lives, the spirits, and the examples of those women who...

by Brockie Follette In 1658, at the age of 35, Mary Fisher felt prompted to travel in a group of six Quakers to the Mediterranean and visit the Ottoman Empire to expound her faith to the Sultan. When their ship reached Smyrna, she asked the English Consul how to...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an excerpt from Dr. Derek Brown's new book, "On Quakers and Pastors," published by Barclay Press, Newberg OR. Dr. Brown is Vice President of the School of Graduate Studies and Distance Learning, and Chair of the Pastoral Ministry program at...

(Editor's note: February is Black History Month, and the small town of Haviland, Kansas, has a story to tell. This is written by Aaron Stokes, Mayor of Haviland.) We are a quiet, rural community far away geographically from many of the concerns that currently plague...

Quakers are known for their stand against slavery, and Black Quakers played an important part. Many may not know it was common for Quakers to own slaves prior to the American Revolution. However, in the early to mid-1700s, the situation became untenable to a number of...

In an effort to assist students affected by the COVID-19 crises, the Federal Government approved the $2 trillion CARES Act, a part of which established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund. This fund provides institutions, like Barclay College, funds to use as...