Over the next few months, ESN will be running an article series on what James Davidson Hunter's idea of "faithful presence" might look like in our present time in the academy and in our fields of study. InterVarsity Regional Ministry Director Lisa Liou recently gave a talk on three images of faithful presence that is a wonderful way to introduce this series. Look for these posts each Friday. In the last few months, I have heard Christian leaders describe the society and times we are living in as “chaotic and confused,” … [Read more...] about Faithful Presence: Three Prophetic Pictures
Finding Hope for Church in Divided Times
Church is difficult for many of us in these divided times. Lisa Liou has been in the thick of it, serving on the search committee of her church. She shared her experience of how God gave her hope through prayer and the wisdom of community at a recent staff conference of InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministry staff. We are so grateful that she was willing to share a version of that story, which we hope will nurture hope for others in difficult church situations. These days when we gather for reunions, it's common … [Read more...] about Finding Hope for Church in Divided Times