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“Spirited” Work – The Implications of Paul’s Use of ἐνεργέω (energeō) and Cognates for Constructing a Theology of Work
By Larry Perkins, PhD It is impossible to present a comprehensive theology of human work in the context of the Kingdom of God within the limited scope of a single article. However, one can articulate a key principle that should … Continue reading
Moral Emotions in the Qumran Sectarian Literature: A Cognitive Psychological Approach
By Marcus K. M. Tso, PhD Abstract: Cognitive psychology is an emerging methodological tool in Qumran studies, but little has yet been published on how it might illuminate the sectarian moral psychology. This paper extends the author’s work on ethics … Continue reading
Review of Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches, 2021
Jones, Peyton. Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2021. 415 pp. ISBN 9780310135883 By Bernard Mukwavi, DMin Peyton Jones, the author of Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches, is a … Continue reading
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Review of The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services, 2nd. ed., 2021
Constance M. Cherry. The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services. 2nd edition, 2021. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. 340 pp. ISBN 978-1-5409-6388-8 By Jay Dyrland, DWS With the rise of the church growth movement … Continue reading
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Review of Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics, 2022
Fredrico Alfredo Roth, Justin Marc Smith, Kirsten Sonkyo Oh, Alice Yafeh-Deigh, and Kay Higuera Smith. Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics. Downers Grove: IVP Press Academic, 2022. 151 pages. By Mark Naylor, DTh Overview … Continue reading
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Is the Gospel (Really) for Everyone? Toward a More Inclusive Body
By K. Dubbeldam, BABGS and K.A. Pudlas, EdD Two questions are foundational in this article: 1. What is the Gospel? 2. Is the Gospel intended for everyone? What follows is an exploration of these formative questions and a discussion of … Continue reading
Review of Elias Hofer, Weltanschauung and Apologia: A Study in C.S. Lewis , 2022
Hofer, Elias. Weltanschauung and Apologia: A Study in C.S. Lewis. Wipf and Stock, 2022. ISBN 9781666739527 By Howard G. Andersen, PhD Elias Hofer lives in Victoria, BC, and took an opportunity for early retirement from his financial sector career to pursue … Continue reading
Practical Issues in Academic Research
Elsie Froment, PhD Introduction This article is written from the perspective of academic research administration. It covers a constellation of research issues common to Christian universities and seminaries that seek to develop the research skills of their faculty members to … Continue reading
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Tagged .encouraging research, administrators and research, Christian research funding, Christians and research, Elsie Froment, everyone can do research, faculty and research, Institutional recognition of research, interdisciplinary research, issues in research, popular dissemination of research, publishing research in Canada, resaerch assistants, research administration, research balance, research context, research ethics, research rhythms, research teams, seminary research, thanks to editors, university research
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Joel Korytko, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Program Manager, CBTE Research Interests To continue to broaden my understanding of Ancient Near Eastern contexts through an investigation into primary and secondary sources, to contribute to both the academic and faith-based worlds. Publications Books … Continue reading
Competency Based Theological Education for Intercultural Contexts: A Cooperative Model Between Academy, Assembly, and Agency
By Mark Naylor, DTh, Ken Jolley, MTS, and Andrés Rincón, MTh, MDiv Abstract Northwest Baptist Seminary has pioneered a model of Competency Based Theological Education (CBTE) that emerged from the integration of church ministry (assembly) and theological education (academy) resulting … Continue reading
Review of Reading Evangelicals: How Fiction Shaped a Culture and a Faith, 2021
Sillimon, Daniel, Reading Evangelicals: How Fiction Shaped a Culture and a Faith. Grand Rapids: Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2021. ISBN 9780802879356 By Elsie Froment, PhD What tied together the identity of American evangelicalism in the latter half of … Continue reading
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Review of Reading Theology Wisely: A Practical Introduction, 2022
Eilers, Kent. Reading Theology Wisely: A Practical Introduction. Art by Chris Koelle. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2022. Pp. 217. ISBN 9780802881786 By Jonathan Numada, PhD Kent Eilers, Professor of Theology at Huntington University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, has written an accessible … Continue reading
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Overture: The Qualities and Concerns of a Worship Leader
By Vernon Charter, DWS, and Mark Jonah, DWS This article explores the ministry of worship leaders in Canadian evangelical churches. While some churches have worship pastors, many churches in our country cannot afford to hire trained ministers of worship; but … Continue reading
Spiritual Learning Challenges Related to Hearing: Are You Also a Special Needs Christian?
By Kenneth A. Pudlas, EdD 14 And in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, ‘You shall keep on listening, but shall not understand; And you shall keep on looking, but shall not perceive; 15 For the heart of this people has … Continue reading