When John Van Sloten, whose work was introduced in Summer Book Suggestion: Every Job a Parable, meets with groups to try to discern God’s signature moves in their jobs, he begins with three questions. I encourage you to take a few minutes this week to give them prayerful consideration. Over the course of the coming month, share and discuss them with a small group of colleagues. [Read more…] about Three Questions for Lectio Vocatio
spiritual formation
Summer Book Suggestion: Every Job a Parable by John Van Sloten
As we anticipate summer rhythms, ESN wants to offer book suggestions from our readers. Our hope is that this will provide great conversation starters for ESN members as you engage with each other online and at events like the upcoming InterVarsity faculty retreats and the American Scientific Affiliation conference. We also hope you find some great summer reading. The format is simple: Give us the title, a quotation from the book if desired (150 words or less), and a paragraph on why this book is worth reading (for Christian scholars in general or for you individually). The book can be related to your academic work and life, or related to theology and living the Christian life, or recreational reading that helps you rest and enjoy the summer. Hannah Eagleson began Summer Book Suggestions 2018 with Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan. Please send us your suggestions in a similar format. Thank-you. [Read more…] about Summer Book Suggestion: Every Job a Parable by John Van Sloten
Summer Book Suggestion: Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan
As we anticipate summer rhythms, ESN wants to offer book suggestions from our readers. Our hope is that this will provide great conversation starters for ESN members as you engage with each other online and at events like the upcoming InterVarsity faculty retreats and the American Scientific Affiliation conference. We also hope you find some great summer reading. The format is simple: Give us the title, a quotation from the book if desired (150 words or less), and a paragraph on why this book is worth reading (for Christian scholars in general or for you individually). The book can be related to your academic work and life, or related to theology and living the Christian life, or recreational reading that helps you rest and enjoy the summer. ESN blog editor Hannah Eagleson offers her summer reading suggestion below. Please send us your suggestions in a similar format. [Read more…] about Summer Book Suggestion: Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan
Following Jesus at the University: Our Four Ministry Commitments in Context, InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries
The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to revisit our core commitments and be renewed in our excitement about them. ESN is a ministry of InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM). We encourage students and faculty to live out GFM’s Four Commitments for ministry: Spiritual Formation; Community; Evangelism and Service; and Integration of Faith, Learning, and Practice. Today, GFM Campus Staff Member David Suryk shares his vision for how these commitments work out in the context of campus ministry in the university. Thank-you David. To God be the glory! ~ Tom Grosh IV, Associate Director, Emerging Scholars Network [Read more…] about Following Jesus at the University: Our Four Ministry Commitments in Context, InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries
Book Review: Luminous by T. David Beck
Luminous: Living the Presence and Power of Jesus, T. David Beck. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2013.
Summary: Explores how purpose, presence, power and peace enable us to radiate the light of Christ in our everyday lives.