A Small Feast of Scholarly Work Celebrating 30 Years of Global Scholars Canada

A summary of a 6-book launching ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Global Scholars Canada. A rich feast of Christian scholarship, meant to feed the world with good ideas that lead to social change in league with the kingdom of God. … More A Small Feast of Scholarly Work Celebrating 30 Years of Global Scholars Canada

Reflections on Disability and Difference: How Proximity Impacts Perspective

Here Sara Pot reviews Andrew Barron’s latest book on the subject of disability and Christian faith. While theological, the book is also deeply personal, as Barron writes: “Rafi is the ongoing source of my ethics and sense of responsibility.” … More Reflections on Disability and Difference: How Proximity Impacts Perspective

Three Prayers, Anchored in Hope: Reflections on the Wonder, Heartbreak and Hope of 2024

Here I reflect on events in 2024, using the 3-fold narrative arc of the Bible as my guide: creation, fall, redemption. I re-label these historical moments as very simple prayers: Wow. Oh no. Yay! and give hope the final word. … More Three Prayers, Anchored in Hope: Reflections on the Wonder, Heartbreak and Hope of 2024

Enhancing PhD Journey through Christian Mentorship: A Case Study in the Natural Sciences

In this post I offer a case study of an actual mentorship that happened through our network. It offers a wonderful model for how a senior professor in the field can provide resources and encouragement to help enrich a student’s academic vocation. … More Enhancing PhD Journey through Christian Mentorship: A Case Study in the Natural Sciences

Becoming Undone: Deconstructing Faith and Church Hurt in a Polarized North America

Do you feel like something is becoming Undone in your spiritual life and in the church in North America? Here I introduce my new book with Angela Reistsma Bick on the phenomenon of faith deconstruction, based on the stories we heard from interviews with 28 Christians from across Canada. … More Becoming Undone: Deconstructing Faith and Church Hurt in a Polarized North America

Lausanne 2024 in Seoul: Partnership in Evangelism and Justice for a Troubled Planet

Read my post-congress reflections upon return from Korea, focusing on some of the stories, strategies, and stumbling blocks that made up my experience on the other side of the planet, with 5000 other delegates. … More Lausanne 2024 in Seoul: Partnership in Evangelism and Justice for a Troubled Planet