J. Robertson McQuilkin
Seminary & School of Missions(Adjunct Faculty)President Emeritus, Columbia International University
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President, 1968-1990
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Robertson McQuilkin served as the third president of Columbia International University from 1968 to 1990 distinguishing himself as a spiritual and practical visionary. Under his leadership, CIU made advancements in accreditation standing and faculty development, growth in the graduate and seminary programs, the initiation of radio ministry and the expansion of campus facilities. He resigned from the presidency to care for his wife, Muriel, who had reached the stage of Alzheimer's disease in which she needed full-time care (to listen to his powerful resignation speech, CLICK HERE).
Prior to becoming president of CIU, McQuilkin served as headmaster of Ben Lippen School, then for 12 years as a missionary in Japan.
Today McQuilkin is a speaker and writer, engaging in an extensive conference ministry across America and overseas. He also serves as president emeritus of CIU.
In 2005 McQuilkin married Deborah Jones Sink, a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Deborah also has a teaching ministry in conferences and women's groups. Between them, Robertson and Deborah have nine children: four in Christian ministry, five in business.
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In The Great Omission, respected missions thinker Robertson McQuilkin answers the question, How is it, with so many unreached peoples, there are so few Christians going? He investigates the reasons so few attempt to carry the message of Christ to the multitudes who have never heard of him. Not only is McQuilkin wellversed on trends and strategies in world missions, he also knows how to present the challenge of world evangelism in an unforgettable way.
A solid introduction to the ins and outs of biblical hermeneutics, without the intimidation that often accompanies this subject. With the help of this revised edition, pastors, students and laypersons need no prior knowledge of biblical exegesis to create their own Bible commentaries.
McQuilkin encourages Christians and nonChristians alike to avoid the trap of seeing the Bible as dry history or "nice words." God's Word should be the driving force behind morality.
A compelling true tale of love and devotion as a husband cares for his ill wife. He shares the story of their struggles and the remarkable lessons they have learned together about God's love.
Why do we so often neglect the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives? With fresh insights, Life in the Spirit reveals how the church has too often ignored the Spirit''s influence and what we must do to get back to our spiritual roots.
Bemused by the constant rising and falling of new methodologies when he began a career in ministry over fifty years ago, university president Robertson McQuilkin has ever since committed his work to a core group of enduring ministry principles that he calls "the five smooth stones."
Articles and Other Resources
- Living By Vows Robertson McQuilkin demonstrates faithfulness
- Measuring Spiritual Maturity By Robertson McQuilkin
- The Gradual Grief of Alzheimer's Interview with Dr. Robertson McQuilkin It has been 25 years since Alzheimer's began taking hold of Muriel McQuilkin, wife of Robertson McQuilkin, president of Columbia Bible College and its graduate school. As the disease progressed, in 1990, McQuilkin resigned to care for his wife full time. She stopped recognizing him in 1993. At Christianity Today's invitation, McQuilkin wrote two articles about his decision and caring for his wife ("Living by Vows," CT, October 8, 1990, and "Muriel's Blessing," CT, Feb. 5, 1996. On September 20, 2003, Muriel McQuilkin died at the age of 81.
- The Year I Lost Christmas Dr. Robertson McQuilkin, President Emeritus of Columbia International University, writes about the crisis of faith that he
- Therapeutic Theology Dr. Robertson McQuilkin describes how his theology provides comfort in times of distress.
- Victorious Christian Living: A Biblical Exposition of Sanctification This 34-page booklet by Dr. Robertson McQuilkin, CIU President Emeritus, presents a clear analysis of the Scripture's teaching on sanctification.
- What is Your GCQ? Robertson McQuilkin discusses the Great Commission Quotient
