Ministry Tools/Ideas

Academic Freedom and the Rights of Religious Faculty The Real Issue, Introductory Issue: John Whitehead, founder of The Rutherford Institute, documents how the U.S. court system has repeatedly guaranteed the rights of religious persons in public institutions through case law.
An Academic Trip with Eternal Benefits The Real Issue, November/December 1994: Dr. Phil Bishop shares how "just another academic trip" turned into a short-term missionary opportunity in Ecuador. He concludes, "Every trip we as Christian faculty make has the potential of reaping eternal benefits."
The Ad The Real Issue, March 1993: Christian faculty groups have effectively used ads, placed in their campus newspapers, to publicly declare their belief in Jesus Christ. This article gives tips to help prepare effective ads.
An "Agenda of Intolerance" The Real Issue, March/April 1994: Dr. Dilawar Edwards was summarily relieved of his teaching duties. A student lodged an informal complaint claiming Dr. Edwards was indoctrinating the class with his Christian beliefs.
The Art of Sowing Monday Ministry Minute Tip: In his new book, "Finding Common Ground" (Moody Press), Tim Downs suggests that the number of people who are "ripe" to hear the gospel in the U.S. is getting smaller and smaller. Today our society is filled with people who are ignorant of the Bible, often assume Christians are intolerant and manipulative, distrust any meaningful concept of truth, and are leery of making a commitment to anything. How do we convey the gospel effectively when people hold such views?
Asking God to Open Hearts Monday Ministry Minute Tip: One of our greatest resources is our ability to come before God and ask Him to open people's hearts to be receptive to the call of God.
The Battle of Ideas The Real Issue, September/October 1994: Mike Duggins asks, "How many lives do your ideas touch each year?" He encourages readers to expand their influence on the campus. He gives specific suggestions to increase opportunities to exert positive influence for Jesus Christ.
"Be Humble, but Daring" The Real Issue, September/October 1997: In this interview, a non-Christian professor offers advice and encouragement for Christian faculty.
Bought from the Slave Market Monday Ministry Minute Tip: This ministry tip suggests a way to use the issue of slavery as an opportunity to talk to others about our redemption through Christ.
The Call of God Monday Ministry Minute Tip: In "The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life", author Os Guinnes takes an in-depth look at what it means to be called of God. Do you see your vocation and your calling as one?
The Calling of a Christian Professor The Real Issue, September/October 1996: Dr. Walter Bradley discusses the calling of Christian professors on campus - the Biblical precedents for a professor's calling, common fears about having a public faith, and specific ways faculty can minister to students and colleagues on campus.
Changing Lives - One Person at a Time Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Mark Jacus writes, " I believed wholeheartedly that being a Christian and being a scholar were mutually exclusive." Yet he relates how his heart was softened when he became aware that some scholars he truly respected were also Christians.
Checking the Spiritual Climate Around You Monday Ministry Minute Tip: This article encourages believers to view themselves as a lighthouse in their departments. Talk with Christian colleagues about how to have a positive, "lighthouse" influence.
The Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship: The Christian university professor or staff member who is serious about having an influence for Christ on his or her istitution will quickly realize that to achieve the maximum influence, one must work together with other like-minded Cristians on the campus. This is the principle of synergy at work -- the simultaneous action of separate agencies which, together, have greater total effect than the sum of their individual effects. The question is how does one go about initiating cooperative relationships with other Christian professors and staff in the midst of all of the demand and pressures of daily institutional activity? The answer is the Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship which Dr. Rae Mellichamp describes in this paper.
The Christian Professor in the Secular University: Dr. Joseph (Rae) Mellichamp, professor emeritus of the University of Alabama, has created a notebook of strategies he has used over years of ministry. This notebook represents the entire spectrum of ministry opportunities for Christian university and college professors and professional staff. There is an accompanying Adobe Acrobat version that can be used to prepare a lecture on this topic which is available from this page.
Christian Student Survival Conference Helping Students Thrive in College: The Christian Faculty Forum of the University of Georgia sponsored a weekend "Christian Student Survival Conference: Helping Students Thrive in College" April 23 - 24, 1999. The conference was designed to show that a living relationship with Christ is an intellectually defensible commitment and to equip students to address challenges to faith they will receive in college. This is the complete lecture notes and reading materials from the conference.
Christians 1, Lions 0 The Real Issue, November/December 1993: When Christian faculty at the University of Michigan tried to place an ad in the campus paper, a face-off was sparked between the paper and professors.
A "Closet Christian" Steps Out The Real Issue, September/October 1996: Dr. John Cimbala describes his transformation from a professor who kept his beliefs separated from his professional life, to one who regularly gives his testimony in class and who has developed lectures that lead to discussions about God.
Come Over and Help Us! The Real Issue, March 1993: Christian professors are responding the call from institutions around the world that urge them to bring their Christian faith and academic expertise to "come over and help us."
Coming Out Ahead: The Homosexual Moment in the Academy First Things, August/September 1993: No abstract available for this article
The Concentration Principle Monday Ministry Minute Tip: The Concentration Principle can be defined as "whatever captures a person's mind captures them and becomes their true objective."
Conducting an Evangelistic Event for Faculty Faculty Impact Series: One excellent way to communicate the gospel to faculty is a "Favorite Faculty Banquet." This article presents suggested steps for making arrangements for the banquet, for conducting the banquet, and for conducting follow-up after the banquet.
The Courageous Christian Professor The Real Issue, September/October 1997: The personal story of a professor who decided to take a stand for his faith on campus.
The Day After Easter Monday Ministry Minute Tip: What was the day after Easter like for the eleven disciples?Take a few minutes to think about what it must have been like to be a disciple on the day after Easter. Has the reality of the Resurrection changed you like it did the disciples?
Encouraging Signs The Real Issue, March/April 1994: Stan Oakes explains how recent events indicate that significant progress is being made in the effort to win the campus to Christ. He documents several specific events that give hope.
Evangelism Toolbox: Visit the Evangelism Toolbox for some of the world's best evangelistic resources from many groups, in many languages, and in many formats.
Evidence for the Resurrection by Josh McDowell: For centuries many of the world's distinguished philosophers have assaulted Christianity as being irrational, superstitious, and absurd. Many have chosen simply to ignore the central issue of the resurrection. Other have tried to explain it away through various theories. But the historical evidence just can't be discounted.
Exiles from Eden: Religion and the Academic Vocation in America First Things, August/September 1993: Book review of Exiles from Eden: Religion and the Academic Vocation in America.
Faculty Impact Series: The Faculty Impact Series is a series of ministry strategies to help Christian faculty members minister effectively on their campuses. These strategies have been used effectively by faculty members on a number of different types of campuses. They will help you as you seek to impact students and peers with the gospel.
Faculty Ward off Censorship The Real Issue, Introductory Issue: This article documents an attempt by a campus newspaper to censor an ad placed by Christian faculty because of religious content. In the end, the story has a happy ending.
Finding Common Ground Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Tim Downs new book, Finding Common Ground (Moody Press), is subtitled "How to Communicate with Those Outside the Christian Community While We Still Can." The book takes a close look at the relationship between sowing and harvesting as it relates to our communicating with people and our culture.
The First Enemy of Truth Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Explores the first enemy of truth -- a skepticism which assumes there is no truth or that if truth exists, it can't be found.
Fluoride in the Water Faculty Ministry Tip: We need to influence the world of academia the way fluoride "influences" our water supply.
For They Loved the Approval of Men The Real Issue, January/February 1994: Dr. Phillip Bishop was involved in an academic freedom case. Dr. Bishop shares the impact the experience had on him and challenges faculty to continue to take opportunities to minister.
"Gay Family" Health Care Defeated at William & Mary The Real Issue, January/February 1994: Dr. Ken Petzinger led the effort that successfully prevented the adoption of health care benefits for spouses and families of gay and lesbians. He explains the actions taken at William & Mary.
Giving and Taking Monday Ministry Minute Tip: It is possible to identify everyone as basically a "giver" or "taker" in life. In general, we tend to fall into one of those categories. Are you primarily a giver or taker?
God Grades the Papers The Real Issue, March 1993: "As professors, we affect so many more lives than most people do," writes Carol Valentine. She shares how she maintains her Christian witness in the university.
God and the Academy Conference Monday Ministry Minute Tip: "God and the Academy: Charting the Course for the New Millennium" is the name of a major conference slated for June 21-25, 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. Co-sponsored by Christian Leadership Ministries and Ravi Zacharias Ministries, this conference will bring together some of the best minds in the Christian community to discuss issues of apologetics, academic integration, communication skills, and direct ministry for today's academic.
Guidelines for Evangelistic Articles Rusty Wright: Thousands of people use short evangelistic articles to open doors for personal witnessing. This article discusses creative ways to use evangelistic articles in personal ministry for Christ.
Helping People Along Their Journey Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Have you struggled with knowing when to share the entire gospel and when to plant seeds that may bear fruit later? In his book "Finding Common Ground," Tim Downs states, "sometimes not telling someone everything you know about Jesus and the Bible is an act of faith, love, and courage." Sometimes we need to bring people along the way on their journey to faith.
How to Make Tenure: Dr. Joseph (Rae) Mellichamp, professor emeritus of the University of Alabama, has created a workshop called How to Make Tenure. Conducting Tenure Workshops is discussed in Dr. Mellichamp's resource notebook "The Christian Professor in the Secular University." There is an accompanying Adobe Acrobat version that can be used to prepare a lecture on this topic which is available from this page.
How to Make Tenure Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation: Dr. Joseph (Rae) Mellichamp, professor emeritus of the University of Alabama, has created a workshop called How to Make Tenure. This Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be used to give a lecture on this topic. Conducting Tenure Workshops is discussed in Dr. Mellichamp's resource notebook "The Christian Professor in the Secular University." Requires Microsoft PowerPoint (version 3+)
How to Restore Christian Thought to the University The Real Issue, September/October 1997: Today, there is no place at all in the university for Christian thought -- no place in the curriculum for Christian ideals and no place in the university's research enterprise for Christian ideas.
How to Share Your Faith Reaching Out to the University Community: Learn you to share your faith. Engage in personal witnessing with confidence using the Four Spiritual Laws booklet.
How to Use Evangelistic Articles Barry Rush: One of the most effective evangelistic tools is an article written to motivate students to think about the spiritual dimension of their lives. This article discusses how to use evangelistic articles to enhance your personal ministry for Christ.
Hungering for God Monday Ministry Minute Tip: A hunger for God; an overwhelming desire to please Him; an anticipation to meet with Him; a thirst to drink from His Word -- are these things that occupy our minds? Or do they get squeezed out by the busyness of life
"I've been obeying laws that don't exist!" The Real Issue, Introductory Issue: Scott Luley explains the Free Speech Project. He says, "We have put this material together so Christian educators do not worry about possible challenges to their faith, but know how to respond."
Identifying Yourself As A Christian Faculty Impact Series: How many of your professors during your days as a college student identified themselves in class as a Christian? What is being communicated to students by silence in this regard? Is there a legal and professionally-appropriate way to let your students know of your commitment to Christ?
Identifying Yourself as a Christian - Using Your Web Page Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Many are developing individual web pages. Your web page might be used to let those who visit it know that your relationship with Christ is an important part of your life. This article suggests several ways to identify yourself as a Christian.
Identifying Yourself the First Week of Class Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Some students may go through their entire undergraduate career and not know of one Christian professor. This is sad, because it propagates the idea that it's impossible to be an educated person and still be a Christian.
Imagine Your Department Changed Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Imagine this with me. Sit back in your office chair. Take a sip of coffee. Put your hands behind your head. Now think about what your department would be like if the truth claims of Jesus Christ were respected by your colleagues. Sound far fetched? Impossible?
In Memorium: Derrell McLendon The Real Issue, September/October 1992: Dr. Derrell McLendon died of cancer on July 28, 1992 and has taken his reserved seat among that "great cloud of witnesses." This article details McLendon's life and impact others.
Increasing Corporate Visibility of Christian Faculty on Campus Faculty Impact Series: It is possible for a university student to be subtly influenced against the Christian world view by the assumption that most well-educated people (e.g., the faculty at his university) are either atheists or agnostics. It is the individual and corporate responsibility of the Christian faculty at each university to correct this misconception. A simple, but effective, way this may be done is with a periodic advertisement in the school newspaper. This article presents a suggested procedure.
The Intellectual and Spiritual Crisis of the University Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Into the Exclusion Zone The Real Issue, Introductory Issue: Dr. Cham Dallas led a team into the Exclusion Zone, containing the highest radioactive contamination following the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl.
Is God Unconstitutional? (Part 2) The Real Issue, November/December 1994: Dr. Phillip E. Johnson brings his acute legal mind to the many issues surrounding Darwinism. He concludes his exposition of the deeply philosophical bias for faith in evolution held by the theory's advocates.
It's Every Student's Choice The Real Issue, March/April 1995: Stan Oakes explains the Every Student Project, a strategy using issues and a coordinated media campaign to expose every university student in America to the gospel multiple times each year.
Laboring for God Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Sometimes, we fall into the trap of separating the "spiritual" from the "secular" callings we have. But God has ordained all honorable labor as His gift to us, and a central arena of our lives to bring glory to Him.
A Lighthouse Where God Has Planted You Monday Ministry Minute Tip: This article encourages believers to view themselves as a lighthouse in your environment. Find others of "like mind" with whom you can join in prayer together. Pool your creativity to offer light and hope to those around you.
A Lighthouse in Marketing, Math, Nursing...? Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Marsden states, "Scholars who have religious faith should be reflecting on the intellectual implications of that faith and bringing those reflections into the mainstream of intellectual life." This article explores the implications.
A Lighthouse to the World Monday Ministry Minute Tip: In addition to being a lighthouse of prayer and outreach to your department on your campus, is it possible that this influence could extend even to the rest of the world?
The Man in the Mirror Discussion Notes: Dr. Joseph (Rae) Mellichamp suggests continuing to minister to colleagues through Patrick Morley's book The Man in the Mirror. Dr. Mellichamp has prepared extensive discussion notes to assist you in continuing your ministry. He writes, "A study of The Man in the Mirror is an excellent follow-on to the 'Seven Habits.' You need to be up front in communicating that while the 'Seven Habits' is a secular study, 'The Man in the Mirror' is a Christian approach." There is an accompanying Adobe Acrobat version that can be used to to conduct this study which is available from this page.
Ministering in the Postmodern Academy Walter L. Bradley, Ph.D.: This article outlines a variety of approaches that are effective in ministering to postmodern students and colleagues in the university.
Ministering in the Secular University Joseph McRae Mellichamp: In the past 100 years, Christianity has been relegated to the unimportant or trivial regions of the university. Today, there is no place in the university for Christian thought - no place in the curriculum for Christian ideals and no place in the university's research enterprise for Christian ideas. The issue must be addressed on two fronts - an intellectual front and a personal front. The intellectual front has to do with the appropriate role of Christianity in the university. The personal front has to do with how Christian academics attempt to impact students, associates, and individual universities for Christ. This book is for the serious Christian academic concerned with having an impact for Christ in the university.
Ministering in the Secular University Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation: Dr. Joseph (Rae) Mellichamp, professor emeritus of the University of Alabama, has created a notebook of strategies he has used over years of ministry. This notebook represents the entire spectrum of ministry opportunities for Christian university and college professors and professional staff. This Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be used to give a lecture called Ministering in the Secular University. This same material is in Dr. Mellichamp's resource notebook "The Christian Professor in the Secular University", but this is the presentation only. Requires Microsoft PowerPoint (version 3+)
Ministering in the Secular University #1 Monday Ministry Minute Tip: "Ministering in the Secular University" by Dr. Rae Mellichamp, is an excellent resource for Christian faculty and professional staff.
Ministering in the Secular University #2 Monday Ministry Minute Tip: "Ministering in the Secular University" by Dr. Rae Mellichamp, is an excellent resource for Christian faculty and professional staff.
Ministering in the Secular University #3 Monday Ministry Minute Tip: "Ministering in the Secular University" by Dr. Rae Mellichamp, is an excellent resource for Christian faculty and professional staff.
Ministering in the Secular University #4 Monday Ministry Minute Tip: "Ministering in the Secular University" by Dr. Rae Mellichamp, is an excellent resource for Christian faculty and professional staff.
Ministering to Colleagues The Real Issue, January/February 1994: Dr. Joseph M. Mellichamp uses the book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" (Stephen R. Covey: Simon and Schuster Inc., New York, 1989) to build relationships and to minister to colleagues.
Ministering to Muslims Charles D. Egal: The author has been serving as a missionary in a Muslim country. He has attempted to apply the principles in this article and has found them to be helpful.
Ministry Needs and Opportunities at "Commuter" Colleges and Universities Noel Caldwell: Noel Caldwell, faculty member at Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina, shares a vision for ministry at commuter colleges, estimated to enroll up to 50% of all university students in the U.S. today. This is a PowerPoint presentation.
Missionary to the Campus The Real Issue, September/October 1998: Dr. John Cogdell was commissioned by his church for his work on the campus. Cogdell explains how this commissioning came about and what it has meant to him.
Monday Ministry Minutes (Listing) Michael Sorgius: Each Monday FacultyLinc sends out a brief idea or concept to university faculty and staff about how you can have an effective ministry right where God has planted you. It takes about a minute to read, but it will stimulate your thinking as to how you can have an impact on others around you.
The Morning After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on Campu First Things, April 1994: Book review of The Morning After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on Campu.
A Mustard Seed Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Is it important for us to share our faith and to identify ourselves as Christians? Does it really make a difference? This ministry tip shares an incredible story.
My Favorite Idea for Ministry The Real Issue, September/October 1996: Four professors from different campuses who are actively invovled in ministry on campus, share from personal experience about their favorite ideas for reaching out to students and colleagues.
Those New Year's Resolutions Monday Ministry Minute Tip: If you are like most people, you have already broken a New Year's resolution or two. More time to exercise, less to eat, more time reading God's Word, more time with the family. Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is just get starte
On Integrating Your Faith The Real Issue, January 1998: Dr. Rae Mellichamp explains the principles and opportunities available in integrating one's faith with research and scholarship.
Only We Can Do The Job The Real Issue, Introductory Issue: Carol Valentine, teacher of English at Marshall University in West Virginia for 27 years, write to fellow faculty members and shares examples from her years of ministry in the campus environment.
Only a Professor... The Real Issue, Introductory Issue: Stan Oakes gives an overview of the ministry of CLM. He says,"Christian faculty in the university setting are an irreplaceable and unique asset in God's plan to fulfill the Great Commission."
Pain, Suffering, Death and God Monday Ministry Minute Tip: In the midst of the pain and suffering being shared as a result of the Littleton, Colorado massacre, be watching to see where you might be able to offer hope to someone who is hurting and/or grieving. True hope lies in our relationship with God
The Power of a Personal Testimony Monday Ministry Minute Tip: A personal testimony is one of the most powerful evangelistic tools at our disposal. And it's unique to each one of us. This article discusses the value of preparing a personal testimony and some ideas to begin.
Professor Turns Firestorm into Platform for Christianity The Real Issue, November/December 1993: Dr. Jim Carper applied a Christian principle to turn a course from "combatting" Christianity into a platform for evangelical thought.
The Professor's Obligation The Real Issue, November/December 1994: Dr. Rae Mellichamp chose to leave his life of 25 years as a successful university professor and join the fulltime staff of Christian Leadership Ministries. Mellichamp says the reason lies behind his life as a Christian professor.
Reflections on a Lighthouse Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Uses the story of the La Jumenta lighthouse as an example of the important of professors being lighthouses in their departments, stable beacons of the light of truth.
Retiring to Work The Real Issue, September/October 1997: A professor and his wife leave 26 years of career success to do more of what they love most -- building Christian faculty.
The Rights of Faculty The Real Issue, January/February 1994: John Whitehead, founder of The Rutherford Institute, documents how he U.S. court system has repeatedly guaranteed the rights of religious persons in public institutions through case law.
The Sacred Desk of the Professor The Real Issue, September/October 1998: Don Davis was the pastor of Hope Chapel when it commissioned Dr. John Cogdell as a minister to the campus. Davis explains in an interview how the church came to recognize his calling as a Christian professor.
Scholarly Internet Resource for Profs Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Leadership University (www.leaderu.com) and its sister sites (see Other Sites at Leadership U) may still be the "best-kept secret" on the World Wide Web. Massive in scope and content, Leadership U offers searchable resources for thinking Christians and serious truth-seekers alike on a range of issues and within a variety of disciplines.
A Scopes Trial in Reverse The Real Issue, January/February 1994: Dr. Dean Kenyon was censored for teaching intelligent design. Serious issues about academic freedom have been raised on Kenyon's behalf by the American Association of University Professors.
The Second Enemy of Truth Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Explores the second enemy of truth -- to assume that you know all of it.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Discussion Notes: If you are like most Christian professors, you have felt a burden for your colleagues and have wanted to reach out to them, to minister to them -- especially those closest to you. Perhaps you just haven't done so because you haven't been able to think of an appropriate way. One of the real keys of ministry is to address felt needs. Perhaps the universally perceived need of professors in academia is time management, effectiveness. What better way to minister to busy colleagues who are all under pressure to produce than to offer to help them become more effective. Dr. Joseph (Rae) Mellichamp, professor emeritus of the University of Alabama, created a set of discussion notes for the highly popular book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" that has proven useful in ministering to colleagues. There is an accompanying Adobe Acrobat version that can be used to conduct this study which is available from this page.
Sharing Your Story: Developing a Personal Testimony Reaching Out to the University Community: Learn how to share your personal story with others. Part of the "Touching Your World" resource.
Talking Tenure: Ministering by Meeting Needs at the University The Real Issue, September/October 1996: Dr. Rae Mellichamp discussest how to achieve, and maintain, tenure at a university.
Tear Down the System (part 2) The Real Issue, November/December 1993: J. Stanley Oakes, Jr., continues his discussion of Political Correctness. "... the intelligentsia is utilizing the university to achieve their aims."
Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity: The Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity is a proven study series that offers a simple way to understand the basics of the Christian faith. The series introduces Jesus Christ and explains how to live the Christian walk. Each step contains six to seven lessons, plus a review section. These studies have been used effectively by churches, individuals, and home Bible study groups worldwide, providing a solid foundation for Christian growth. A great resource for discipling.
Terminal vs. Relational Thinking Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Our purpose in life is to glorify God. The person who is effective in maintaining that perspective and vision is the individual who has learned to think relationally rather than terminally.
They Stand against the Wind The Real Issue, March 1993: A small but determined group of Christian professors at Texas A&M University stood against the prevailing wind of political correctness--and won!
Touching Your World: "Touching Your World" is a how-to manual of ideas and suggestions for reaching out to others. These ideas were originally developed to help faculty and their spouses to minister more effectively. However, these ideas are useful to anyone who wishes to use their home to minister to their community.
Toward Integrating Your Life and Your Work The Real Issue, January 1998: A Biblical basis for Christian faculty to integrate their faith with their scholarship and research.
Transferable Concepts: In our endeavor to help meet these three basic needs and to build Christian disciples, Campus Crusade for Christ has developed a series of "how to's" - or "transferable concepts" in which we discuss many of the basic truths that Jesus and His disciples taught. A "transferable concept" is an idea or a truth which can be transferred or communicated from one person to another and then to another, spiritual generation after generation, without distorting or diluting its original meaning.
Travel with Impact Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Discusses ways that Christian Leadership Ministries can assist professors as they travel by connecting them to local ministries where they can have an influence.
Trial and Error: The ACLU and Religious Expression The Real Issue, March/April 1994: George Grant explores the ACLU's position against the Christian faith. He documents what he calls "their discriminatory intolerance" towards Christianity.
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Bishop The Real Issue, September/October 1992: The U.S. Supreme Court denied professor Dr. Phillip Bishop a review, leaving experts confused about the limitations of academic freedom.
The University: An Unreached People Group The Real Issue, September/October 1996: Mike Duggins writes of the calling of a Christian professor on a secular campus. He outlines Christ's call to all Christians to be His disciples and illustrates how Christian faculty can come together to reach a campus.
Virtual Faculty Offices: A Witness on the Web Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Leaership University is a Web resource for professors and the general public (http://www.leaderu.com). The Virtual Faculty Offices are a platform on this mega-site uniquely created for professors to display both their expertise and their personal story of faith.
What (If Anything) Hath God Wrought Origins: Phillip Johnson has been a professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley, for 26 years. He received his B.A. from Harvard and his J.D. from the University of Chicago. Johnson is the author of Darwin on Trial and Reason in the Balance. Darwin on Trial contends that theories of evolution are based on philosophical naturalism. Reason in the Balance examines the implications of naturalism. Since the writing of his books, Johnson has spoken and debated extensively with other experts on these issues.
What Can One Person Do? Monday Ministry Minute Tip: What plans do you have to make Christ known to those you contact? This practical ministry tip gives some ideas to professors and teachers.
What Do You Fear? Monday Ministry Minute Tip: This ministry tip discusses two kinds of fear -- the fear that paralyzes us into inactivity and the fear that empowers and motivates us.
What Really Matters? Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Begin each day this week asking, "Just who is my audience this day? Colleagues? Students? or God?"
What is Your Goal in Life? Monday Ministry Minute Tip: What is your purpose in life? Why are you here? What is your ultimate goal? This ministry tip encourages the development a purpose statement for your life that you can share with others.
When Faced with Opposition The Real Issue, January/February 1994: Dr. Scott Luley, Director of The Free Speech Project, gives suggestions for faculty members who face a challenge to their academic freedom.
Who Are the Radicals Here? The Real Issue, September/October 1995: Stan Oakes comments on Christina Hoff Sommers feature article Researching the "Rape Culture" of America.
Why I am a Christian Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why I am a Christian by Professor Bernard J.F. Lonergan Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why I am a Christian by Professor David Martin Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why I am a Christian by Professor William P. Alston Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Working with Students in a Technological Age The Real Issue, November/December 1995: Dr. Geraldine E. Forsberg discusses ways that Christian professors can help give students hope, vision, and direction.
World Religions Index Table on Cults: Explore major cults across a grid of major subjects. See what different cults believe about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Sin, Redemption, Salvation and Retribution. A table with links that will take you to data on Biblical Christianity, Christian Science, Spiritualism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Eastern Mysticism, The Way International, Unity, and the Unification Church.
World Religions Index Table on Major World Religions: Explore major world religions across a grid of major subjects. See what different world religions believe about God, Man and the Universe, Salvation and the Afterlife, Morality, and Worship. A table with links that will take you to data on Biblical Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Primitive Religion.
The World at our Doorstep The Real Issue, September/October 1997: Professor's wife finds ministry in reaching out to International students and community members.
Your Faculty Friends Welcome You Back to Campus Welcome Back Ad: This ad is designed to be run in local campus newspapers as a way for university faculty to reach out to returning students as the school year begins.