"The Christian academic vocation is first and foremost defined by thinking about and living one's vocation in the light of the triune God and God's story of the world. These elements not only nourish the university's soul but should also define professors' fundamental identities and direct them to engage in certain story-formed virtues and practices that shape their vocations in unique ways. Thinking and living in the light of God and God's story can also foster an integrated relationship for teaching, scholarship, and … [Read more...] about The Christian Academic Vocation in “Restoring the Soul of the University”
ministry to emerging generations
Pray for Tom’s Sabbatical
Help Tom finish his dissertation and be entered to win a free book! Take a survey on how/what you've learned about calling. As of yesterday, Tom Grosh IV is officially on a well-earned sabbatical to finish his own dissertation; he's excited to return to the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) in June. Tom is looking forward to coming back to ESN in June 2017 with even more knowledge about calling and vocation and how people learn about it through campus ministry settings and other resources. That's the focus of … [Read more...] about Pray for Tom’s Sabbatical
Help Tom Finish His Dissertation and You Could Win a Free Book
Take a short survey on how / what you've learned about "calling" by December 22, and be entered to win a free book. It's not just every day you get a chance to help Tom Grosh IV finish his dissertation*, give valuable input that will shape the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN)'s future work, and be entered into a drawing for a free book. But you can do all those things just by filling out this brief survey. Tom's dissertation will center on understanding what theologies of "calling" students bring with them when … [Read more...] about Help Tom Finish His Dissertation and You Could Win a Free Book
Book Response: GloboChrist, by Carl Raschke
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: GloboChrist, by Carl Raschke
Book Response: The Courage to Be Protestant, by David F. Wells
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: The Courage to Be Protestant, by David F. Wells