The Outrageous Idea of the Missional Professor

by J. P. Moreland; Paul M. Gould

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2014

Overview

The outrageous idea of this book is that God wants to use professors as professors to reach others, transform the academy, and meet the needs of the world. God is on a mission to redeem and restore this fallen world, and as members of one of the most influential institutions in society, Christian professors in the university play an important role in that mission. Becoming a missional professor will require a clear vision of God’s heart for the lost as well as humankind’s purpose and calling under the banner of Christ, an understanding of the significance of the university as a cultural shaping institution and mission field, and a desire for Christian wholeness in a fragmented world. This idea is outrageous because many Christian professors struggle to live missionally and need a clear vision of such a life as well as role models to lead the way. Many professors already living missional lives need encouragement to “excel still more” (1 Thess 4:10). We all need God’s grace and mercy as we try to faithfully follow Christ within the university.

Key Features

• Shows how God is on a mission to redeem and restore this fallen world.
• Suggests that faithfulness involves taking up the mission of Jesus in the academy.
• Explores God’s heart for the lost as well as humankind’s purpose.

Praise for the Print Edition

What does it mean to be a faithful follower of Jesus as a University professor? Paul Gould, in The Outrageous Idea of the Missional Professor, has the boldness to suggest that faithfulness involves taking up the mission of Jesus in the academy. Combining clear analysis and concrete steps, Gould motivates academics to a deeper commitment to that mission.

--Gregory E. Ganssle, Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA

This book is for anyone in a teaching profession wondering what it means to be ‘called’ to serve God in the classroom, library, or lab. Expertly combining foundational principles and points of practical application, Gould offers a roadmap to flourishing as a Christian academic.

--Stan Wallace, President, Global Scholars, Overland Park, KS

Paul Gould is one of the brightest young scholars in the evangelical world, and The Outrageous Idea of the Missional Professor is an excellent book which argues that evangelical institutions and faculty members need to ‘revision’ themselves as missional institutions and professors. I agree with Gould and recommend the book highly to leaders, administrators, and faculty members in the world of Christian higher education.

--Bruce Ashford, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC

Product Details

• Title: The Outrageous Idea of the Missional Professor
• Authors: J. P. Moreland, Paul M. Gould
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Church and education; College teachers › Religious life; Missions › Educational work
• ISBNs: 9781498201551, 9781498201544, 9781498290852, 1498201555, 1498201547, 149829085X
• Resource ID: LLS:9781498201551
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T21:03:46Z