Theoutrageousideaofthemissional Professor

Theoutrageousideaofthemissional Professor 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 thi

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 BecomingThe 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 1 Thess 4 10 We all need God s grace and mercy as we try to faithfully follow Christ within the university 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