A number of my colleagues recommended I read What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ?*, delivered by David Suryk at the 2016 Midwest Faculty Conference (Cedar Campus, 6/19/2016). When I had opportunity to connect with David at this summer's Midwest Faculty Conference, I asked him not only for a copy of What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ?, but also the permission to share the sermon with the Emerging Scholars Network via a series on the blog (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5). "Thank-you!" to David for the … [Read more...] about What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ? Part 6
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What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ? Part 1
A number of my colleagues recommended I read What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ?*, delivered by David Suryk at the 2016 Midwest Faculty Conference (Cedar Campus, 6/19/2016). When I had opportunity to connect with David at this summer's Midwest Faculty Conference, I asked him not only for a copy of What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ?, but also the permission to share the sermon with the Emerging Scholars Network via a series on the blog. So, here is Part 1. "Thank-you!" to David for the series and Hannah for … [Read more...] about What is the “Good News” of Jesus Christ? Part 1
Book Review: Beyond Awkward, by Beau Crosetto
Beyond Awkward: When Talking About Jesus is Outside Your Comfort Zone. Beau Crosetto. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2014. Summary: Talking about faith with others often feels awkward and is why most of us don't do it. This book explores how to press through that awkwardness to important and life-changing conversations. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Beyond Awkward, by Beau Crosetto
Loving our Atheist Neighbors with Truth and Love: Rick Mattson at Urbana
How should Christians approach conversations about faith with atheists? At the Urbana Student Missions Conference, Rick Mattson examined common atheist arguments and argued for a holistic Christian response that includes intellect, care-giving, and friendship. From Dec 27 - Jan 1, volunteers with our network of early career Christian academics are liveblogging seminars at the Urbana conference, a mission-focused student gathering of 16,000 Christians from across North America and the world. This post was co-written … [Read more...] about Loving our Atheist Neighbors with Truth and Love: Rick Mattson at Urbana
Loving Your Atheist Neighbor, Part 4 (Urbana Preview)
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