Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics
A Prophet Has Left Us | This Year's Theme | Events | Archive
The Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics provides environments and resources to educate, facilitate and train Seminary students, members of Christian leadership and the Christian community as a whole in the area of social ethics. Its aim is to empower Christians to fulfill the biblical injunction to be "salt and light" and to "shine like stars" in a dark and depraved world (Matthew 5, Philippians 2:14,15). The Institute endeavors to partner and network with other, like-minded institutions, agencies and organizations on the national and global scene which are concerned about a comprehensive, cutting edge and robust evangelical witness to the public square.
The Institute's annual theme will be fleshed out during the course of the academic year in a series of three activities: The Kent Mathews Lectureship in the fall, the Rally for the Common Good in January and the Salt & Light Projects (INCLUDING TRIP TO HAITI for 2012) in the spring.
Monograph Series
Each year the institute publishes a book based on the theme of that year.
- First Installment (2008): Evangelicalism and Social Responsibility
- Second Installment (2009): Christians and Political Engagement
- Third Installment (2010): Justice and Healthcare
- Fourth Installment (2011): Thinking Christiainly about Immigration
View details about each book and find out how to receive a copy
A Prophet Has Left Us
On Sunday, September 12, 2010, Dr. Vernon Grounds, whose name the Grounds Institute gratefully and proudly bears, departed this life and transitioned into the presence of his loving Lord. Having been blessed with long life which he faithfully devoted to the service of Christ, Dr. Grounds impacted countless lives both in this country and across the world. [more]
This Year's Theme
The 2011/2012 academic year will focus on the theme "Caring for our Father's World"
2011-2012 Events
Kent Mathews Endowed Lectureship on Social Ethics
Monday, October 3, 2011
TOPIC: “Will The Church Help Solve The Biggest Problem In The World?”
Presented by Dr. David Sleeth, Blessed Earth – Serving God, Saving the Planet
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
TOPIC: “Why was Moses Given Nine Commandments?”
Presented by Dr. David Sleeth, Blessed Earth – Serving God, Saving the Planet
For more information and audio of the presentations, visit the Kent Mathews page
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Rally for the Common Good
Evening Service:
Date: February 20, 2012
Speaker: Edward R. Brown, Care of Creation, Inc.
Place: Waterstone Community Church
Chapel:
Date: February 21-22, 2012, 11 am
Speaker: Edward R. Brown, Care of Creation, Inc.
Place: Denver Seminary Chapel
For more information, visit the Rally for the Common Good page
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Salt & Light Projects
Salt & Light 2011 - TWO PROJECTS
- Local Service Day
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – 8:30 am -1:00 pm - An opportunity for students and staff of Denver Seminary to serve the community with practical engagement and hands-on experience. More details will be available in early 2012. - International Project - Travel to Haiti
Help the Poor by Caring for the Planet
In Partnership with Vernon Grounds Institute and the Church Mobilization Movement
Dates: May 26-31, 2012 - get all the details at
