Going to Urbana? Connect with the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) and all of InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM) in the following ways. Check out Urbana materials on the spot in St. Louis for more details on time and location. Here's a list of what to look for. Not going to Urbana? Pray for emerging scholars and other Urbana participants to grow in their love for God and their neighbors, and look for links to content from Urbana here later on. Or browse our Urbana 15 archives. ESN Seminar: The … [Read more...] about Connect with ESN/GFM at Urbana
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Summer Snapshot: Research, Teaching, Missions
Assistant Professor Meagan Medley shares the mix of things in her summer with readers in this Summer Snapshot [1]. Also check out Meagan's Scholar's Compass pieces here. Photo: New Orleans at Night, from NASA. While many picture summer as a time of beaches, pools and binge watching the latest drama, God's plans for me this summer involve a juggle of research, teaching, and coordinating mission teams coming to New Orleans. It's such a blessing to have a full plate and to see impact in a tangible way as the typical … [Read more...] about Summer Snapshot: Research, Teaching, Missions
Book Review: Brendan: A Novel, by Frederick Buechner
Brendan: A Novel, Frederick Buechner. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1987, 2000. Summary: This is a fictional account of the life of St. Brendan, often known as the Navigator. Buechner traces his life from being taking by St. Erc at one through his early years, the establishment of his leadership in founding Clonfert and in making kings, and most of all his marathon journeys, one lasting seven years. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Brendan: A Novel, by Frederick Buechner
Book Response: Foolishness to the Greeks, by Lesslie Newbigin
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: Foolishness to the Greeks, by Lesslie Newbigin
Book Response: Transforming Worldviews, by Paul Hiebert
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: Transforming Worldviews, by Paul Hiebert