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Making His Story Our Story: Application from Old Testament Narrative
By Dr. Greg Trull, Dean of Ministries, Professor of Biblical Studies Old Testament narrative, the story of God’s interaction and intervention with His people, cries out for proclamation today. Comprising nearly one-third of all Scripture, narrative represents the most common … Continue reading
I Ain’t Comin’ Back
By Dolphus Weary and William Hendricks, Tyndale House Publishers, 1990 and 1997 (special printing). Reviewed by Dr. Jack K. Willsey, Professor of Systematic Theology and World Missions Vital issues and the writings that describe them are often forgotten with distance … Continue reading
Jim and Casper Go to Church: Frank Conversation about Faith, Churches, and Well-Meaning Christians
By Jim Henderson, Matt Casper, and George Barna. Tyndale Publishing, 2006, paperback available March 2012. Reviewed by Karen Pease, Director of Admissions, Corban University School of Ministry Ever since I was old enough to remember, I had the desire to … Continue reading
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream
By David Platt, Multnomah Books, 2010. Reviewed by Dr. Paul Johnson, Assistant Professor of Missions Author David Platt issues a bold challenge to Christians: embrace the radical faith Christ calls believers to pursue, not just a life based on the … Continue reading
Seeing Clearly
By Dr. Greg Trull, Dean of Ministries, Professor of Biblical Studies During my first semester of seminary, I began having regular headaches, and not just during Greek vocabulary quizzes. By the end of a long day of classes, I felt … Continue reading
Church in the Present Tense: A Candid Look at What’s Emerging
Edited by Kevin Corcoran, with articles by Scot McKnight, Peter Rollins, Kevin Corcoran, and Jason Clark, Brazos Press, 2011. Reviewed by Dr. Jack K. Willsey, Professor of Theology I am often frustrated by questions about what I think of the … Continue reading
Spirit-Powered Living: A Positive Interpretation of Galatians 5:16-18
By Dr. Mark A. Jacobson, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology “What chance does a believer have of staying faithful to the Lord, living a godly life, and avoiding the spiritual shipwrecks that seem to be all too common today?” If … Continue reading
On Assignment: How Do We Respond When God Calls?
By Lee Ann Zanon, Adjunct Professor, Women’s Ministries B-6. N-32. I-19. Bingo! Smiles brighten the faces of the nursing home residents seated in wheelchairs around me, and we all cheer. Scanning the circle, I see friendly competition and laughter, despite … Continue reading
Of Mushrooms and Ministry
By Dr. Greg Trull, Dean of Ministries, Professor of Biblical Studies Step by step, we ascended up the trail out of Hell’s Canyon. Camp lay just ahead, and we were nearly “home” when we discovered a delectable surprise. Warm … Continue reading
Living in the Reality of the Resurrection
By Anne Jeffers, Assistant Professor of Ministries How do you say the last goodbye to your 16-year-old granddaughter? Where do you find hope as you stand by your mother’s fresh grave? As I reflect on these and other life changing … Continue reading
Extending the Table—Healthy Growth in the Family of God
By Dr. Leroy Goertzen, Director, Doctor of Ministry Program, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Everything I really needed to know about living in a growing community I learned at my grandfather’s dinner table. Pardon the spin on Robert Fulghum’s sentimental … Continue reading
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived
By Rob Bell, HarperOne, 2011 Reviewed by Dr. Kent Kersey, Associate Professor of Ministries Let me start by saying that I’ve been a fan of Rob Bell. I have used his NOOMA video series many times to illustrate various message … Continue reading
