people to get together to enjoy it in large numbers. A concert ministry was born. A new, larger venue was secured; De Anza Community College’s Flint Center. Again, the event attracted people more than expected, with nearly 2,200 in attendance. Crain formed an independent corporation known as Star Song to produce a series of monthly concerts, introducing contemporary Christian music to the greater Bay Area region, featuring nationally known Christian artists like John Fischer, Randy Stonehill, Larry Norman, Daniel Amos, Barry McGuire and Keith Green.
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Led by Jim Crain, SJBC’s youngest-ever full-time professor, “Body Life” offered a contemporary weekly worship experience for students and their friends. Te popular service was held in Tiffin Center on Sunday nights during the 70s and welcomed students to sit on the floor and share what they had, such as a ride to the airport, pocket money, even a light bulb as they sang and prayed. Everyone was welcome and they came.
“God was at work,” Jim said as he recalled the Jesus Movement. “It was a wave of revival that He created. Like surfers, we rode it. And, it was quite a ride.“
As a young teacher during this memorable time, Crain had a distinct advantage when it came to relating with the new student population. Jim says, “President Woody Phillips had a gift of connecting with these kids and since I was so close in age to them, I was able to bond with them too. We all did.”
Tere was no doubt that things were changing, especially when it came to music. Te Jesus Movement was the catalyst that created contemporary Christian music. It was a distinctly Christian dimension to the youth culture of the era.
By the mid-70s Youth for Christ was no longer holding youth rallies as they had in the past. In 1975, encouraged by a friend to host a non- denominational unity concert at SJBC, Crain performed along with three other local Christian artists in SJBC’s gym. Te event drew 800 people to the campus, demonstrating the enthusiastic interest in “Jesus Rock” and the opportunity for young
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When the opportunity presented itself, Star Song jumped at the chance to buy air-time on 95.3, KATD. Te station had a powerful signal that covered the entire South Bay. Te “Rock of Ages” aired seven nights a week from 9:00pm to midnight for over 10 years. Star Song radio was definitely making an impact throughout the region and was even featured in ABC television network’s popular news program 20/20.
“God used rock music to unify a whole generation of young Christians,” Jim said. “And it broke down denominational barriers at the same time.” During the 70s, Crain was invited to sing his songs and lead worship at numerous churches all across the Bay Area and the West Coast. All the while teaching at the college, he was just one among many who helped to position the contemporary Christian music movement to be influential for the decades to follow.
available. Called Retro-Spective: 1984 “Everything I have is Yours”. It is the first of three such projects and is available for download or hard copy from
CDBaby.com, iTunes and
Amazon.com.
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Whether it be a Bible course and trip to Rome with Dr. Merilyn Copland or a Covenant meal with Professor Ratzlaff at the San Jose BBQ pit, there is an unexplainable richness to the experience of having scripture unfold before your eyes in a Christian community. To hear the gospel, to learn about God’s love and wrestle to respond with obedience is the essence of Christianity. One immovable facet of the Jessup experience is the integration of faith and learning - an experience that draws us closer to the Lord and to each other. It is the true backdrop of Christ-centered higher education that we are proud to continue to uphold.
A digitally re-mastered album of Jim’s music, recorded back in the day but never released, is now
No.30 Shaw Courtyard
If buildings could talk, earplugs would be needed! From baptisms to cake receptions to ministry and career fairs, the Shaw Courtyard is a hub of activity for students as they navigate from class to class and for visitors attending one of Jessup’s many on campus events. Surrounded by chapel, classrooms and our faculty offices, this bustling area sees a lot of action regardless of the time of day.
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Paul Nystrom Library Frisbee Golf
How often do you get the chance to play 18 holes of disc golf in a library all while having lots of fun being loud in a place where most people say “shhhhhh?” For the past five years, Jessup students have had the opportunity to do just that. “People definitely get a kick out of being loud and playing in the library,” said Librarian Andrew Tweet.
The custom printed foam Frisbees are thrown over obstacles like book shelves, or up the stairs toward a target composed of laundry baskets and PVC pipe. On the tee signs are facts about the library and at the end of the tournament, students take a quiz based on those facts. Of course, the fun wouldn’t be complete without snacks and prizes, but when it is all said and done, students have become more familiar with the library and its numerous services.
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Te SJBC Walkway
Still walking on a foundation of faith.
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