A Grander Story: An Invitation to Christian Professors

by Rick Hove, Heather Holleman

Overview

This book invites Christian faculty to live wholeheartedly for God's grander story, centered on His Son, Jesus. Whether serving at institutions public or private, research or teaching, two-year or four-year--as tenure-line professors, adjuncts, lecturers, or visiting scholars--our hope is that God will use this book to encourage each professor in his or her calling and help usher in the day when movements of Christ-following professors on every campus will be used by God to bless those around them and the world.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157474164
Publisher:	Cru / Campus Crusade for Christ
Publication date:	03/08/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	215
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Written in a unique back-and-forth narrative style by two dynamic Faculty Commons staff members, Rick Hove and Heather Holleman, this is a book I wish I’d had as a fledgling professor. It inspires. It presents a vision of faculty life so captivating that it will encourage you to be the salt and light that Jesus envisioned, even when there are implicit and explicit pressures within academe not to do so.
--- From the forward by Dr. Jeff Hardin

Editorial Reviews

This delightful book is a celebration of our high calling as Christ-followers on the university campus. The life stories of the professors featured here are convicting, yet tenderly so; inspirational, yet also quietly comforting. Read this book to be uplifted; to find your place in God's grand story; to know you are not alone; to integrate your faith and work; and to be equipped for ministry. Then give a copy to every Christian professor you know.

Charles M. C, Lee

A Grander Story focuses on the particular challenges for Christians who find their vocations in contemporary academic life. It brings the insights of professors who have been faithful disciples in living out their calling to scholarship and teaching. The book will certainly be valuable to those who are already well into their careers; but it will be a special blessing to those who are just starting out in academic life and who, in light of the hostility towards Christian faith that is now rife i

Robert P. George

A Grander Story has been such a blessing to me. The stories capture so many of the thoughts and emotions I've had since joining the academe ten years ago. It's a comfort to know that I'm not alone in what I have been feeling. And this knowledge brings courage. The faculty stories and tips/suggestions have already helped me to become a more purposive "Christian who happens to be a professor."

Heidi Hennink-Kaminski

A Grander Story is an indispensable guide for Christians in the academy seeking to view their scholarship through the lens of God's Kingdom. Theologically sound and full of practical insight, this text challenges current and future faculty to utilize their talents to exalt Christ in the mission field of the modern university.

Cullen Buie