Category Archives: Author Submission

Jonathan D. Numada, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Junior Fellow, John William Wevers Institute for Septuagint Studies Research Interests 1 Maccabees. Jewish Social Identity in Ptolemaic Egypt. Nineteenth and early twentieth-century German theological scholarship. Jewish-Christian dialogue and the Gospel of John. Publications Books … Continue reading

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Larry J. Perkins, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies; Founding Fellow, John William Wevers Institute of Septuagint Studies; Member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the International Society of Septuagint and Cognate Studies.  Publications Current Book Projects Preparing a Commentary on Greek Exodus … Continue reading

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Brian M. Rapske, PhD

Professor of New Testament Studies Publications Book Chapters “Paul the Captive: Even in Chains, He Remained Christ’s Ambassador,” in Journeys of the Apostle Paul. David Bomar, ed. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2019. 131-35. Articles “Roman Legal System.” In Dictionary of … Continue reading

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Archie Spencer, ThD

Professor in the John H. Pickford Distinguished Chair of Theology Publications Current Book Projects Loving God: Towards a Theology of Relationality, (Downers Grove, Il. IVP Academic) Books The Analogy of Faith: The Quest for God’s Speakability. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity … Continue reading

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Links

Biblical and Theological Studies History and Culture Studies Christianity and Culture Think Tank: https://www.cardus.ca/ Church and Faith Trends: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/cft Leadership Formation and Ministry Skills Preaching: https://integrativepreaching.wordpress.com/ Church Growth: https://www.flourishingcongregations.org/ Also see: “What is a Flourishing Congregation? Leader Perceptions, Definitions, and … Continue reading

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Choosing a Children’s Curriculum

Nikki Lanigan, BAR, former Director of Children’s Ministries, Northview Church, Abbotsford, BC Baby Moses floating in a basket. A staple component in a central story of every pre-school curriculum written. But did I read that right? Do they really want … Continue reading

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Ministry Resources

   Welcome to the Ministry Resources section of the NIMER website. This section will promote personal growth of Christians in ministry and thoughtful practice in specific areas of leadership. To begin, NIMER is offering articles on lifelong learning, early learning, … Continue reading

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Starting an Early Childhood Learning Centre in Your Church: What could possibly go wrong?

By Kathleen McMillan, BA, ECE I’m on vacation. The first substantial vacation I’ve taken in 5 years. Exhausted and discouraged, I stare; watching waves crash against the shore; feeling the waves wear down solid rock. I fret.  One day someone … Continue reading

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Evangelicalism in Canada

The following historical and sociological studies provide context to evangelicalism in Canada. Contemporary Canadian historical and sociological scholarship generally applies the term “evangelical” in accordance with David Bebbington’s definition (1989): denominations, organizations and individuals whose faith and practice emphasize conversionism, … Continue reading

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Suggested Readings: Special Education in the Church

[PDF] Anderson, D.W. (2012). Toward a theology of special education: Integrating faith and practice. Bloomington, IN: WestBow Press. Beates, M. (2012). Disability and the Gospel: How God uses our brokenness to display his grace. Wheaton, IL: Crossway. Brock, B., & … Continue reading

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Faithfully Inclusive Communities: How Welcoming is the Body?

By Kenneth A. Pudlas, Ed.D.  “Full inclusion” is a term that elicits visceral responses in the public education system. Within the Body of Christ, His Church, is the term even known let alone discussed? It ought to be, for a … Continue reading

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Doing Research in the Context of Ministry

By William Badke, MTh, MLS Introduction Imagine that someone in your congregation has come to you with a URL to a website that has been intriguing her.  She tells you that she is not sure the site is believable. When … Continue reading

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Leadership

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Review of Immeasurable, 2017

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The Persistence of Preaching: Why Christian Preaching Remains Resilient Within the Church Today

Despite the occasional announcement of its demise, the practice of preaching has been surprisingly resilient. Preliminary research showing the ubiquity and centrality of preaching within the most prominent and fastest growing North American churches is supported by a brief historical, biblical, theological, and practical study of the persistence of preaching across time. Continue reading

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