Karen A. Longman

Christ-Centered Higher Education

Discipleship & Christian Education

“David McKenna is uniquely positioned to map out the developments that contributed to increased strength and collaboration across U.S. Christian higher education in the twentieth century. . . . I am impressed with his ability to draw from a wide array of sources, skillfully outlining the development of the Christian college movement while also allowing us glimpses into his own personal journal and contributions to our field; he is one of the giants upon whose shoulders we stand.”

Communicating with Grace and Virtue

Christian Living

“Like few others, Schultze has a unique ability to combine insights from the content of his field (communication) with treasures from the storehouse of his deep Christian faith commitment. While much has been written about how to be an effective public speaker or an engaged listener, this book reminds us of the profound need to communicate in transparent and life-giving ways—particularly in a world that seems to be increasingly divided and often despairing.”

Confronting Sacred Inequalities

World Religions

“Deeply embedded attitudes and practices in many Christian organizations hinder the contributions that women are capable of making. Each of the five gender-related issues addressed by Dzubinski in this book is framed within a context of a helpful synthesis of the relevant literature along with practical suggestions for making Christian organizations healthier workplaces for all. Leaders in Christian organizations will likely find fresh insights and have aha moments that can contribute to more effective leadership.”

Followership

Christian Living

“Any book authored by Steve Timmermans, a respected educational and denominational leader, has my attention. Here readers will find a refreshing contrast to the emphasis typically found in leadership literature on the role of the individual leader; instead, Timmermans offers fresh thinking and an upside-down-kingdom perspective on how Spirit-led followers can contribute to individual and societal well-being amidst the complexities of our day.”

Liberal Arts for the Christian Life

Discipleship & Christian Education

““The beneficial impact of Leland Ryken’s contributions to God’s kingdom extends far beyond the campus of Wheaton College. The scholarly work of faculty from across Christian higher education has been influenced in professional development workshops led by Dr. Ryken including ‘The Bible as Literature,’ ‘The Bible in Literature,’ and other topics related to his own research and writing. With dignity, warmth, and great dedication, Dr. Ryken has invested himself in the intellectual and spiritual development of others. This festschrift represents a collective and heartfelt ‘thank you’ from the authors and on behalf of so many others!“”

Playing by the Rules

Evangelism & Missions

“This book comes out of the author’s deep love for the evangelical missions community and her conviction that we are limping due to an unseen injury that has been crippling the body of Christ for too long. We can’t fix what we don’t see. Leanne’s discoveries provide a critical path into redemptive, honest partnerships that will bless our God and the world as we take hold of them!” —Wendy Wilson, Mission Advisor for Development of Women, Missio Nexus “This early yet provocative contribution to the fields of leadership studies and missions represents an important benchmark study that portrays how women leaders in evangelical organizations navigated their leadership journey and made meaning of their leadership experiences. Times have changed, and more change is coming, yet the lessons learned through interviews with the twelve participants in Dzubinski’s research have ongoing value in identifying common obstacles and pitfalls that women encounter, and pointing out ways that organizations—far beyond evangelical missions agencies—can ensure support for women leaders to effectively contribute in the roles for which they have been gifted and called.”

The Liberated Imagination

Arts & Literature

“Leland Ryken is widely respected in Christian higher education as a scholar and prolific writer. His reputation for being both thorough and insightful is borne out in this examination of the relationship of the Christian faith to the arts. Thoughtful Christians will find 'The Liberated Imagination' to be provocative and highly readable.”