It was an honor to welcome Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to Central Baptist College on Monday, Oct. 13, for a campus event highlighting the “One Pill Can Kill” initiative, a statewide effort to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit pills and the deadly risks associated with illicit fentanyl.
This partnership marks an important milestone for our campus community. CBC is proud to be the first private college in Arkansas to sign on to the “One Pill Can Kill” initiative. While we would all prefer to believe that the evils of the world stop at the edge of our campus, that simply isn’t the case. The truth is that we live in a fallen world where drugs and addiction devastate families and communities. Any one of us could encounter the victim of an overdose in a parking lot at the grocery store, at a sporting event or even within our own circle of friends.
Through this initiative, CBC students received hands-on training on how to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to administer Narcan. This life-saving drug can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. During the session, I reminded our students that this effort is directly connected to what Jesus commanded us to do — love our neighbors. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus made it clear that our “neighbor” is anyone in need whom we encounter. Loving our neighbors well means being equipped to help them in their moment of crisis — and this training helps us do just that.
Attorney General Griffin’s visit began with a guest lecture in one of our “Principles of Collegiate Success” classes. Framing his talk as “everything I wish someone told me when I was your age,” he offered students practical wisdom about how to find success in life. As the son of a Baptist pastor, General Griffin naturally tied his advice to biblical principles and common sense, reminding students that integrity, humility and perseverance remain key ingredients for a meaningful life.
Following the lecture, CBC hosted a press conference in the Mabee Student Services Complex Community Room, where General Griffin officially launched the “One Pill Can Kill” partnership with CBC. The student training session followed the press event, and the Attorney General’s Office generously provided lunch for all participants.
Reflecting on the event, General Griffin said, “CBC’s enthusiasm to participate in ‘One Pill Can Kill’ shows that this program is needed not only on large, sprawling campuses, but also in smaller environments. The dangers of fentanyl and opioids exist everywhere, and even where most students are unlikely to try illicit drugs, it is invaluable to have the knowledge and awareness that can save the life of a friend, family member or even a stranger.”
At Central Baptist College, our mission is to transform lives through education rooted in a Christ-centered worldview. By participating in this initiative, our students are learning not only how to make a difference in the classroom but also how to serve others with compassion, courage and faith by living out the gospel in practical and life-saving ways.
