As part of his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Ministry to Emerging Generations (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary), Tom's written a number of book responses and given several short presentations (personal and group). In this series he not only "shares the wealth," but also looks forward to your feedback as he refines his project: An argument for vocational discernment for graduate studies in the context of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Stay tuned to learn more!). Earlier posts on the program: Ministry to Emerging … [Read more...] about Book Response: He Shines in All That’s Fair, by Richard Mouw
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Faithful Is Successful: Learn to Discern (Scholar’s Compass)
“One does well to listen to the “quiet, still voice” of one's conscience in daily decisions. When something does not feel right, it usually is not.” ~ Soo Chuen Tan, "Investing As a Calling," Faithful Is Successful (2014) Reflection Soo Chuen Tan seems to have found what many have spent years seeking . . . not wealth nor earthly wisdom, but peace in the will of God. It has taken me a couple of decades to get to this place. I left a highly secure job as a high school teacher in a beautiful suburban setting, teaching … [Read more...] about Faithful Is Successful: Learn to Discern (Scholar’s Compass)
Devotions: “In-spite-of” Wisdom
"For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean.” Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new. So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious." (Acts 17:20-22) Wisdom from God comes in many forms. Sometimes it provides us amazing answers to challenges about our faith. Other times God provides opportunities to … [Read more...] about Devotions: “In-spite-of” Wisdom
ESN Devotions: Wisdom Series
Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command (I Chronicles 12:32, ESV). Biblical wisdom in a university or higher education context, or any context for that matter, is the God-given, Spirit-infused ability to apply God's Word in a variety of ways to a multitude of situations and people. This application has many facets. I am choosing five (5) of them for this series of … [Read more...] about ESN Devotions: Wisdom Series
PhD or No PhD. That is the Question.
Although Kate's a professor in the Humanities and as such adds to the archive of material addressing Why Get a PhD in the Humanities?, she also opens up the question to PhD or No PhD? In response to her excellent post, I desire to take the opportunity to extend a call more broadly to faculty across higher education to share their reflections on the topic by leaving a comment/reflection below or by contributing a post of their own. To learn more about posting on the blog, click here. Note: if you are a student who … [Read more...] about PhD or No PhD. That is the Question.