A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a preview of Dr. David Dockery’s new book, Renewing Minds: Serving Church and Society through Christian Higher Education, in which I made the follow “initial thoughts”:
Having already written two influential books on Christian higher education (1999 and 2002), Dr. David Dockery has chartered a new chapter in excellence in Christian education. Heirs of a great evangelical tradition of learning, Dockery revisits the legacy of faith-integrated learning matched only by a fresh, pioneering spirit for equipping God’s people through Christian higher education. Having the privilege of knowing Dockery, I have come to realize that this book is not born out of theological abstraction or fanciful ideas; rather, this is a distillery of truth made practical and already proven through the intellectual renaissance at Union University which seeks to change the culture and edify the Church. While the list of endorsements are weighty and the expectations are high, there is no reason to believe that Dockery’s third release on Christian education, Renewing Minds, will not only have an enduring impact in academia but also serve as an impetus for increased theological acumen as Christians young and old embark on the glorious pursuit of loving God with all their minds–a pursuit that finds the footprints of Christian men and women who have changed the world.
While the book is not slated to hit the shelves until October 1, two interviews of Dr. Dockery regarding his newest release were posted online this past week. Yesterday Christianity Today posted an interview with Dr. Dockery, “David Dockery on Christian Higher Ed’s Key Challenges,” where CT probes into the motivation and convictions of Dockery. Additionally, Nathan Finn posted an interview entitled “David Dockery on Renewing Minds” with has more of an SBC slant. Those of you who have followed my blog will remember that I did an interview with Dr. Dockery which turned into a week-long special with Dr. Dockery comprised of five parts and a live discussion with Dockery himself. It goes without saying that I have the utmost respect and admiration for Dr. Dockery and am very excited about this new book. Be sure to check out these interviews to hear more about his upcoming release. Oh, and Roll Tide Roll!
Ah Timmy, it’s too bad you didn’t ask Dr. Dockery about the implications in higher education of a public university paying its ball coach 4 million dollars per year. No wonder Union doesn’t have a football team! Roll Tide…in the dough!
Humbly submitted by a Cornhusker fan. We only pay our coach 2 mill per, thereabouts.
Thanks for the focus on Dr. Dockery. My daughter is a sophomore at Union, and we are really pleased with both the education and the atmosphere. God is using him in a mighty way.
Well . . . .
If I remember correctly, it was the Cornhuskers who, in the mid 90’s, built the mega football program and training facilities, putting the pressure on all the rest of us. So yeah, it’s all ya’lls fault!
I must say, I am interested in what a $4 million coach can do. Packing a scrimmage game with 92,000 wasn’t half bad. 😉
Alabama football has suffered really since 1992, so to overhaul the program would take a long time, but I think Saban has the passion and drive to do it. We just need to keep the booster program and other folks out of the program so that we won’t once again get in trouble with the NCAA!
Dr. Dockery is a wonderful leader and true gentleman. While he would never attribute the success of Union to the work of his hands, God has indeed used him and continues to use him in a mighty way. I look forward to seeing how the Union alumni will impact the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.