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Featured Resources
How Can We Change the University?
C. John Sommerville expounds on the assertion that now is a time of opportunity for Christians in the university, introduced in his book Decline of the Secular University, to tell us how we must now embark on changing the academic world.
Cedar Conference 2009 Essay
Gweneth Schwab shares feedback and highlights from this year's Midwest Regional Faculty Conference at Cedar Campus.
The Community of Scholars, Part One
Marc Baer, professor of history at Hope College, addresses foundational and practical aspects of faculty mentoring. Originally presented this talk at the ESN National Gathering at Following Christ 2008. (Part 1 of 2)
The Community of Scholars, Part Two
Kenneth G. Elzinga, Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia, advises faculty on why and how to mentor. Originally presented at Flourishing in the Academy, at Following Christ 2008. (Part 2 of 2).
A Christian Theology of Mentoring
Is there a theological basis for academic mentoring? Tom Trevethan and Nan Thomas explore the question in a paper originally presented at the Maclaurin Institute's faculty mentoring conference.
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.
Christian Professors Flourishing?
J. Terence Morrison, Director Emeritus of InterVarsity Faculty Ministry, reflects on fifty years of experience in American higher education and examines the common traits of Christian faculty who truly flourish.
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?
Theological Acuity
Michael J. Murray of Franklin & Marshall College challenges his fellow Christian faculty to become theologically acute. Parts One and Two were published previously, but the Part Three appears here for the first time.
The 2008 Midwest Faculty Conference
Reflections, pictures, and comments from participants of the 2008 Midwest Faculty Conference, including details about the dates and speaker for the 2009 conference.
Audio: Spiritual Formation in the Academy
Dallas Willard, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, speaks on the subject "Spiritual Formation in the Academy." Originally presented at the 2008 Midwest Faculty Conference.
Audio: Faith & Academic Commitments in a Post-Modern World
What does theology have to do with other academic disciplines? Alan Padgett of Luther Seminary provides a model for the engagement of theology with academic disciplines, using postmodern philosophy as an example, at the 2008 Wisconsin Symposium.
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.
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.
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.
