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Theological Education and Mission for All God’s People
Note: Excerpt from Whole-Life Mission for the Whole Church, ed. Mark Greene and Ian Shaw (Langham Global Library, 2021). Used by permission. Citations have been omitted. This project began in 2012 with a question: If the church inadvertently reflects the...
Seminary Spotlight: Dallas Theological Seminary
About a year ago, the Hendricks Center was going through its normal routine. Little did we know that the word “normal” was about to become abnormal. The year of pandemic brought abrupt change. We could no longer pursue our usual community approach, in which we held...
Join Tom Tanner on Feb. 11 to Discuss the Future of Theological Education
If you enjoyed the catalytic conversation at Karam Forum 2021, either live or on video, we’ve got another treat for you! The Oikonomia Network will be convening three webinars this spring to keep exploring how we can live into a flourishing future in theological...
Theological Education after Pentecost
Note: Excerpt from Renewing the Church by the Spirit (Eerdmans 2020) as part of the book series Theological Education between the Times. Reprinted by permission of the publisher. Citations have been omitted. This introduction lays out in brief the current global...
Swords and Ploughshares in a Divided Nation
So sorry, everybody, I didn’t get a chance to look at the news on January 6. I was busy listening to Dallas Willard’s two absolutely magnificent lectures at the first Oikonomia Network faculty retreat in 2013, just before he died, in which he explained why a social...
Responsible to Flourish – and Help Others Flourish
The vision of the Economic Wisdom Project is summarized in twelve “elements” that provide starting points for thoughtful, biblically informed understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges. For a handy guide to the twelve elements, download this one-page...
Karam Forum Global Session Video Available
The Karam Forum Global Session – on January 20 or 21, depending on where in the world you were – was a rich discussion about the future of theological education. The session content was collaboratively designed by a growing network of Australian educators leading the...
Seminary Spotlight: Moody Theological Seminary
The Faith and Work Program at Moody Theological Seminary (MTS) is blessed by the encouragement and full support of the new vice president and dean of the seminary, Winfred Neely. Distinguished Speaker Lectureship on Faith and Work The pandemic has changed our method...
Karam Forum Global Session Coming January 20/21
Karam Forum 2021 isn’t over! We are holding a Global Session on January 20 or 21 – depending on where in the world you are. We’re eager for the opportunity to connect and collaborate with our partners and friends around the globe, including those in the Pacific region...
Karam Forum 2021 Event Videos Available Now
Karam Forum 2021 met on January 5, and full videos of the event sessions are available below. It was a very different year for Karam Forum, especially because we had to meet digitally, but the Lord richly blessed our time. Our speakers challenged and inspired us with...