How to Stay Christian in Seminary
Will be published approx. on 31. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-4335-4030-1 (ISBN)
Description
Seminary is exhilarating . . . and dangerous.
Seminary can be thrilling, with the potential to inspire and equip church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. But it's not without its risks. For many who have ignored the perils, seminary has been crippling. But with an extra dose of intentionality, and God's help, this season of preparation can invigorate your affections for Jesus.
How to Stay Christian in Seminary takes a refreshingly honest look at the seminarian's often-neglected devotional life, offering real-world advice for students eager to survive seminary with a flourishing faith.
Includes a foreword by John Piper-popular pastor and best-selling author
Designed to encourage, challenge, and equip seminary and Bible college students to thrive during their theological education
Topics addressed include the glory of God, the grace of God in Christ, Bible reading and prayer, the importance of study, the priority of family, and the supremacy of Jesus
Short length of book is ideal for busy students
Seminary can be thrilling, with the potential to inspire and equip church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. But it's not without its risks. For many who have ignored the perils, seminary has been crippling. But with an extra dose of intentionality, and God's help, this season of preparation can invigorate your affections for Jesus.
How to Stay Christian in Seminary takes a refreshingly honest look at the seminarian's often-neglected devotional life, offering real-world advice for students eager to survive seminary with a flourishing faith.
Includes a foreword by John Piper-popular pastor and best-selling author
Designed to encourage, challenge, and equip seminary and Bible college students to thrive during their theological education
Topics addressed include the glory of God, the grace of God in Christ, Bible reading and prayer, the importance of study, the priority of family, and the supremacy of Jesus
Short length of book is ideal for busy students
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 173 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
68 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-4030-1 (9781433540301)
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Additional editions
David Mathis | Jonathan Parnell
How to Stay Christian in Seminary
E-Book
01/2014
Crossway
€7.93
Available for download
Persons
David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org; a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota; and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. He and his wife, Megan, have four children. He is the author of several books, including Habits of Grace.
Jonathan Parnell (MDiv, Bethlehem College & Seminary) serves as the lead pastor of Cities Church in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. He and his wife, Melissa, have five children.
Jonathan Parnell (MDiv, Bethlehem College & Seminary) serves as the lead pastor of Cities Church in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. He and his wife, Melissa, have five children.
Content
Introduction: Seminary: Life or Death? (David Mathis & Jonathan Parnell)
1. Know Your Value of Values (Jonathan Parnell)
2. Be Fascinated with Grace (David Mathis)
3. Study the Word for More Than Words (David Mathis)
4. Push Aside Your Books and Pray (Jonathan Parnell)
5. Love That Jesus Calls the Weak (Jonathan Parnell)
6. Be a Real Husband and Dad (Jonathan Parnell)
7. Keep Both Eyes Peeled for Jesus (David Mathis)
Conclusion: Be a Christian in Seminary (David Mathis)
1. Know Your Value of Values (Jonathan Parnell)
2. Be Fascinated with Grace (David Mathis)
3. Study the Word for More Than Words (David Mathis)
4. Push Aside Your Books and Pray (Jonathan Parnell)
5. Love That Jesus Calls the Weak (Jonathan Parnell)
6. Be a Real Husband and Dad (Jonathan Parnell)
7. Keep Both Eyes Peeled for Jesus (David Mathis)
Conclusion: Be a Christian in Seminary (David Mathis)