Kurt berends of the theological book network told me a shipment of books going to bangui was delayed because the two of the shippers employees were murdered by bandits. Theological book network attracts new executive with diverse. Sep 06, 2012 the real magic of theological book network comes in turning academic trash from u. The assembly heard some presentations on tools for biblical information research from margot lyon of atla and from mariefrancoise pape of boseb. The real magic of theological book network comes in turning. Experiment in interfaith relations brings muslims and christians. Executive director, theological book network, grand rapids, mi. In an effort to meet this need, berends and his business partner, wayne bornholdt, cofounded the theological book network tbn in 2004. Theological book network accredited organization profile.
To provide quality academic books and journals to the libraries of seminaries, colleges and universities in africa, asia, eastern europe, latin america and the middle east that provide theological training toward the development of leaders, teachers and clergy in the christian church. Despite being busy with the move they have shipped some 250,000 books during the past year. The small but growing operation takes unwanted books from u. Christine ainsley demonstrated an ebook service she has just subscribed to. Your postage costs should be deductible, so you may want to keep your receipts. They have a large warehouse space where they receive and collate books aimed to go to majority world christian libraries. And thats where the theological book network comes in. Book network, an organization that provides theological books and. People are clamoring for theological books in many places where the church is growing fastest. By 2020, it is expected that 65% of all christians will live in the global south. Mar 21, 2011 theological book network was started by kurt berends a few years ago. The questionnaire was sent to an international group of theologians, pastors, 16 administrators, etc. Faculty and administrators from underresourced schools in 90 countries work with the theological book network staff to build their collections.
Citaf or the council of theological institutions in frenchspeaking africa conseil des institutions theologiques dafrique francophone has passed on its latest news to me. The books are donatedsome from individuals for example, pastors libraries sent in when the pastors move on to a higher assignment, some from. Abel ndjerareou provides information about the new direction, which includes himself, and dr. Theological book network attracts new executive with. The academic area of christian theology includes historical, systematic, and doctrinal theology, from varying perspectives and traditions. Npo showcase 1017 segment 2 interview with kurt berends, executive director of theological book network. Theological book network offers discount religious. If you know of a good resource as an article or book which addresses this subject, 15 please list it. He earned a master of divinity from fresno pacific biblical seminary and a master of arts in comparative religion from the university of washington where he focused on the writings of paul in his ancient roman context. Theological book network and greg heynen are consignees. Cal is the cofounder of the evangelical environmental network and director.
Kurt berends gave us a presentation on the work of the theological book network. Their goal is to send highquality theological literature to fledgling seminaries overseas. Kurt berends, currently executive director, theological book network, grandville, mi. Theological book network offers discount religious, academic. Founded in 2004, the theological book network has shipped over 2 million books to more than 1,800 schools in 90 countries. Asia, eastern europe, latin america and the middle east that provide theological training. Theological book network was started by kurt berends a few years ago. The theological book network is committed to practices that use the fewest resources to achieve the greatest results, says berends. Since they live at great distances from each other, the monthly book club.
Lewis, confessions by augustine of hippo, the screwtape letters by c. The theological book network is an educational nonprofit organization founded by dr. Charity navigator rating for theological book network. Grand rapids michigan, kurt berends, latin america, libraries, middle east, theological book network, theology. Individuals and institutions that clean out their book shelves can contribute to the education of many who often have no books at all. Arnison succeeds kurt berends, who founded the organization and led it for the past ten years. Kurt willems mdiv, ma is the founding lead pastor of pangea church.
The theological book network supports majority world. The books that collect dust on our shelves are often greatly needed in libraries, schools and seminaries in the poor countries of the world, said kurt berends, executive director of the network. Kurts home base is toronto, where he flies out of canadas biggest and. Theological book network is a religious activities charity located in grand rapids, mi. The theological book network needs good quality, hard and soft cover books and journals in the humanities and social sciences, particularly in the fields of theology, history, philosophy and literature. We provide quality academic books and journals to the libraries of seminaries, colleges and universities in the majority world. Npo showcase, grcmc, grtv, theological book network, barbara hansen, kurt berends npo showcase 1017 segment 2 interview with kurt berends, executive director of. Shipping unwanted theological books around the world. During his tenure, the network commissioned a survey of 400 christian colleges and seminaries in the. So when i pack up a box of my books to send to the network, i do it with joy.
The seeds of the idea generators conference began during berends former job as executive director of the theological book network, an organization that provides theological books and journals from the west to schools in the global south. Kurt berends gave an update on the theological book network which now has a shipping agent in the uk. Books without borders by byassee, jason the christian. Kurt berendss finding about the use of primary sources in southern cross calls for. Kurt writes for various print and online publications including his hosted blog, the pangea blog.
May 01, 2009 the warehouse is lit only enough for safety, and little heating or cooling is used. They developing the concept of a library in a box, using containers that have been fitted with bookshelves ready for use. Your sponsorship of a shipment of books will cover the cost of getting valuable theological books into the hands of spiritual leaders. Matt gade the grand rapids press kurt berends, director of the theological book network, stands above racks of the thousands of books the. The theological book network supports majority world scholarship by providing books to seminaries recipients examine books shipped from the united states to bolster their library. This book will apply these findings, and the results of other recent studies of humility. Experiment in interfaith relations brings muslims and.
Kurt berends, the president of the issachar fund and a trustee of the. The real magic of theological book network comes in turning academic trash from u. Theological book network is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Atheological definition of atheological by the free. Electrical power in bangui is also a problem, since the last i heard the bouali dam is down to a single turbine of the original four. I have had the pleasure of walking through their warehouse with kurt berends, the executive director. See who you know at theological book network, leverage your professional network, and get hired. But the staff members of the network are certified bibliophiles who would never consider sending a book to a home where it was not going to be treasured. Copy of annual report v1 for mh to edit issachar fund. Since then, the network has grown significantly in its programs and services.
Individuals and institutions that clean out their book shelves can contribute to the education of. Since 2004, we have shipped over 2 million books to more than 1,400 schools in 90 countries. Arnison, whose career path has taken her from social work to corporate law to advocacy for international human rights and global hunger relief, has been appointed executive director of the theological book network, succeeding kurt berends, who founded the nonprofit organization and led it for the past 10 years. They have moved to a new facility tha gives them more room. Theology definition, the field of study and analysis that treats of god and of gods attributes and relations to the universe. Nov 12, 2011 matt gade the grand rapids press kurt berends, director of the theological book network, stands above racks of the thousands of books the organization ships out worldwide to the libraries of. April 26, 2012 article about april 26, 2012 by the free. Bulletin of the association of british theological and. The warehouse is lit only enough for safety, and little heating or cooling is used. Indeed, the predominant christian organizations disseminated a theology rooted in. Arnison as executive director of the theological book network, grand rapids, michigan, as of april 26, 2012. Kurt berends, executive director, theological book network, grandville, mi. Cause and the assertion of white supremacy berends 2004.
The books that collect dust on our shelves are often greatly needed in libraries, schools and seminaries in the poor countries of the world, explained kurt berends, executive director of the network. Kurt berends, the theological book network, grandville, michigan, u. Theological book network faith that inspires action. Osha conducted an inspection at gem ind and gem industries. Individuals and institutions that clean out their book shelves can contribute to the education of many who often have no books at all, he added. Popular theology books meet your next favorite book. Contact kurt berends, currently executive director. The network has partnered with over 1,300 theological schools in 88 countries, providing more than 2 million academiclevel theological books for the formation.
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