A Prayer before Study
When our lives become more hectic and intense with the pressure of academic work, the need for prayer deepens even if it is harder to come by.
Advent for Academics: Living the Christian Year
Advent is traditionally a time of reflection, but how can we reflect in the midst of academic busy-ness? We speak with Bobby Gross about his new book, Living the Christian Year.
Audio from Following Christ 1998
In 1998, delegates at Graduate & Faculty Ministry's "Following Christ / Shaping Our World" conference heard four Bible expositions by N. T. Wright. You can, too.
Criteria for Faculty
Frederick P. Brooks Jr. shares his own list of criteria for what makes a good faculty person, which he uses when making recommendations or hiring decisions.
Critical Junctures
Veteran GFM staff member Bob Trube has developed a helpful three-column "cheat sheet" on the spiritual stages of academic life — complete with an overview of the most helpful spiritual disciplines.
Daily Quiet Time Guide 1 Peter
A daily quiet time guide for 1 Peter written by Thomas Trevethan for the West Region Faculty Retreat at Campus by the Sea.
Dangerous Truths and True Dangers: Can — and Should — Christians Read Novels?
Laura Veltman writes to inform and advise Christians about reading novels in this piece originally published by The Well.
Discussion and Study Guide of 1 Peter
A discussion and study guide of _I Peter_ by Thomas Trevethan developed for the Midwest Faculty Conference at Cedar Campus, 2009.
Forming Faculty Prayer Cells
Four University of Michigan faculty report their experience of meeting weekly to pray for one another, for their colleagues and students, and for the University of Michigan.
Integrating Spiritual Issues into the Classroom Curriculum
Rev. Dr. Andrew Y. Lee, Eastern Regional Director for ISAAC, the Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, examines recent literature and effective strategies for bringing spiritual issues into the secular classroom.
Methods, as Well as Ideas, Have Consequences
Robert Osburn, former executive director of the MacLaurin Institute, considers the importance of professors' way of life, both personally and professionally. Reprinted with permission.
Not One Square Inch
A Bible study discussion guide for faculty on Colossians 1:15-20
On the doctrine of the Incarnation
A Bible study discussion guide for faculty on Hebrews 1 and 2
Personal Liturgy for the Work Day: Psalm 90
A personal liturgy based on Psalm 90, written by Bobby Gross, national director for Graduate and Faculty Ministries. Use this liturgy to help you meditate on Psalm 90 and begin your day with prayer.
Psalm 90: The Wisdom and Way of Dwelling in the Lord
Tom Trevethan, Faculty Ministry staff, offers a study to lead us in examining Psalm 90.
Recovering Our Christian Mind and Nerve
"Unless we come to our situation with a good soldier’s zeal, willingness to suffer, and discipline, we will deceive ourselves about the realities we seek to understand and change."
Seeking the Peace of the University
A Bible study discussion guide for faculty, based on Jeremiah 29. From the Faculty Catalyst Portfolio.
Studies in the Sermon on the Mount
Looking to understand Jesus' most famous sermon better? Try using this study guide, either with your Bible study or in your devotional time.
Take Time to Look at Your Life
Have you been meaning to find time for personal reflection? Try using these questions as a guide.
Taking Time Apart
This guide for Christian faculty explores the role of spiritual disciplines in the academic life. It may be used for retreats or daily devotions.
THE GRACE OF EXILE: Living as resident aliens in the academic world
University and college faculty who desire to follow the Lord Jesus Christ in their lives and vocations often find themselves feeling like a small cognitive minority in the academic world. We want to share these resources for faculty in secular settings.
The New-born Child by Georges de La Tour
An Advent reflection on Georges de La Tour's painting, The New-born Child. By Tom Trevethan.
Theological Acuity
Michael J. Murray, Vice President, Philosophy and Theology, of the Templeton Foundation, challenges his fellow Christian faculty to become theologically acute. (Originally published in the Fall 2008 Lamp Post.)
Two Prayers
Two prayers for the new semester: a prayer for the new year, and a prayer by Samuel Johnson before beginning a new study.
We Are Walking in the Light of God
Faculty Ministry's motto is "In Your Light We See Light," and many universities use the image of light on their seals and shields. How should Christian faculty think about "the light of God" in the context of their work in the university?
