As the semester starts up, we wanted to share a preview of what's happening at the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) this fall. We're excited to be introducing new ways of connecting with other Christian scholars online and in person, as well as a wide range of blog options. This week, we'll be sharing a preview of upcoming blog features for this academic year. For now, we'd like to introduce some new or expanded ways to connect face to face. Stay tuned for more on these ways to connect: … [Read more...] about Preview: ESN This Fall
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Prayers for Graduate and Faculty Team Meetings
ESN has an exciting opportunity to join with other InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministry (GFM) Staff Members this week in Chicago. As we gather for our annual team meetings, we ask for your prayers: That we would find new ways to support campus chapters of GFM as they minister to emerging scholars. That we would be able to share Scholar's Compass with GFM Staff Members who can use it on campus. That all members of GFM would experience the deep fellowship of Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Father. … [Read more...] about Prayers for Graduate and Faculty Team Meetings
ESN Devotional Has a Name
Thanks to everyone who commented for giving us so many great name ideas. We were impressed as always with the creativity and thoughtfulness of ESN members. We deeply appreciated your ideas, and may use some of them as theme ideas and titles within the devotional. We're also profoundly grateful for the response to the project so far. We've had nearly 50 people respond, and we're delighted for each reply. If you haven't responded, you can still fill out our survey, and we'd love to include you in the … [Read more...] about ESN Devotional Has a Name
Devotional for Scholars: Prayers and More
We're deeply excited by the response to the academic devotional so far. Over forty writers in at least five countries have gotten in touch. We're delighted to hear from so many scholars who want to talk about integrating faith and academic vocation. If you haven't responded yet, we'd love to hear from you. We'd also love to receive your input on names. Which are your favorites? Any new suggestions? We'll be deciding soon, so please tell us your ideas. We're so grateful for the many people who've offered to pray … [Read more...] about Devotional for Scholars: Prayers and More