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SURVIVOR ALLYSHIP (PT. 2): IT TAKES A VILLAGE

February 4, 2022 by Bill Nelson Leave a Comment

The #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements have underscored the tragedy of sexual harassment and abuse in relationships, in the workplace, and sadly in churches and Christian ministries. Cover-ups and victim-blaming in the church are too common and raise questions both of where is God in this, and where ought his people be. Bill Nelson, in the second of two articles will look at Obadiah, the role enablers play in the perpetuation of abuse, and how allies may speak up and act restoratively. Content Warning: Emotional and … [Read more...] about SURVIVOR ALLYSHIP (PT. 2): IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Allyship, bible study, Sexual abuse

SURVIVOR ALLYSHIP (PT. 1): LAMENTING ABUSE

January 28, 2022 by Bill Nelson Leave a Comment

The #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements have underscored the tragedy of sexual harassment and abuse in relationships, in the workplace, and sadly in churches and Christian ministries. Cover-ups and victim-blaming in the church are too common and raise questions both of where is God in this, and where ought his people be. Bill Nelson, in two articles will look at Lamentations and Obadiah, demonstrating God's care for survivors of abuse and our call to come alongside as allies. [Content warning: sexual assault] In early … [Read more...] about SURVIVOR ALLYSHIP (PT. 1): LAMENTING ABUSE

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Allyship, bible study, Sexual abuse

Tips from Tim Gilmour (Growing Spiritually in Academic Life Series)

November 4, 2018 by Tim Gilmour Leave a Comment

Life in the university promises a chance to think about the big questions in life, to reflect on who we are and what we're learning. But all too often, life as an academic seems so busy as to overwhelm any chance at contemplation; it can be a struggle to figure out even how to have daily time with God. For our fall tips series, we're asking writers to share a brief tip or idea on building your spiritual life in your role as an academic. Last week we kicked off the series with a post by Mary Poplin. This time we share a … [Read more...] about Tips from Tim Gilmour (Growing Spiritually in Academic Life Series)

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible, bible study, Prayer, sabbath, Scripture, tips for the academic's spiritual life

New Tips Series: Growing Spiritually in Your Academic Life

October 28, 2018 by Mary Poplin Leave a Comment

Life in the university promises a chance to think about the big questions in life, to reflect on who we are and what we're learning. But all too often, life as an academic seems so busy as to overwhelm any chance at contemplation; it can be a struggle to figure out even how to have daily time with God. For our fall tips series, we're asking writers to share a brief tip or idea on building your spiritual life in your role as an academic. We're thrilled that longtime friend of ESN Mary Poplin has agreed to start the … [Read more...] about New Tips Series: Growing Spiritually in Your Academic Life

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible, bible study, education, knowledge, Scripture, tips for the academic's spiritual life, wisdom

Engaged Learning in Church

October 5, 2018 by W. Brian Lane Leave a Comment

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W. Brian Lane is a physics professor who wrote the very first post for  Scholar's Compass,  our ongoing online devotional for academics. This fall, he's writing a series on engaged learning and how it can help Christian academics teach well in the university and the church. In our mission to support emerging Christian scholars, we've found that one key question most grad students and early career profs are asking is how they can serve their students by teaching well. We're delighted to publish Brian's reflections on … [Read more...] about Engaged Learning in Church

Filed Under: Life in the Academy Tagged With: bible study, biblical hermeneutics, biblical interpretation, church, engaged learning, engaged learning series, local church, parables, Sunday school, teaching

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