Obviously, we're biased — but we do think it's a really good idea to join the Emerging Scholars Network. First of all, it's free. All that's required is that you read the ESN Mission and decide whether that's your mission. Then use our online registration form to let us know who you are, and that's all there is to it.

And what about the benefits? Here they are:

• Partnership, mentoring, and networking with a nationwide community of believing scholars
  

  The biggest benefit of the network is the network itself. Through April 2009, we have over 3,3500 members. Over the long term, the network will be as good as members make it, so we're working now to support your efforts to connect with one another for intellectual and spiritual fellowship. There are three immediate ways to get in touch with fellow ESN members:

  1. By participating in the ESN Mentoring Program
  2. By submitting a Networking Query
  3. By joining the conversation at the Emerging Scholars Blog

  You may also note our directory of ESN Partnerships, some of which are organizations that could provide connections with other believing academics.

• Immediate access to the members-only content here at EmergingScholars.org

  Upon registering, you will immediately receive an access code to unlock our limited-access content. And once a quarter, you'll receive the Emerging Scholars Review by email, alerting you to the latest developments.

• Lifetime discount from InterVarsity Press

  As an ESN member, you will receive a lifetime 30% discount on book orders you place through the InterVarsity Press website. (You get a 20% if ordering by phone, fax, or email.) This offer is valid for shipping addresses in the USA only. Members: see our InterVarsity Press Discount information to order.

• Discount from Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

  Eerdmans has very generously extended ESN members a 30% discount off the retail price of any of their books on orders placed by credit card directly through Eerdmans. This offer is not limited to the United States. Members: see our Eerdmans Discount information to order.

• Discount from Zondervan

  Zondervan gives all ESN members a 20% discount on products offered through their Zondervan ChurchSource website. Members: see our Zondervan Discount information about how to order.

• Discounted subscription to Books & Culture

  We're delighted that Books & Culture, one of our very favorite periodicals, has extended all ESN members an offer for new subscriptions at only $5 a year. Also available: a 75% discount on electronic access to the Christianity Today Archives. Members: see our Subscription Discounts info for ordering details.

• Discounted subscription to Christian Scholar's Review

  The folks at Christian Scholar's Review have also gone the extra mile to offer a fantastic subscription rate to ESN members: $10 annually for all non-faculty and $15 annually for faculty. (This offer is available only to mailing addresses in the USA.) Members: see our Subscription Discounts info for ordering details.

• Discounted subscription to Mars Hill Audio Journal
  

  Mars Hill Audio offers all ESN members a substantial discount on new subscriptions for one year (six issues) of the Mars Hill Audio Journal in either format: cassette for $33, CD for $35, or $25 in MP3 format. (That comes to $5 to $13 off their usual rates, by the way.) Non-US residents receive this discount but will need to pay an extra shipping cost. Even before you subscribe, you can order a free demo CD or cassette or listen to several bonus interviews for free in MP3 format. Members: see our Subscription Discounts info for ordering details.

We hope that you'll agree that it all adds up: ESN membership is a good thing.