They have moved to a new facility tha gives them more room. Kurt berends, the theological book network, grandville, michigan, u. Kurt berends gave an update on the theological book network which now has a shipping agent in the uk. 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 developing the concept of a library in a box, using containers that have been fitted with bookshelves ready for use. Cause and the assertion of white supremacy berends 2004. The theological book network is an educational nonprofit organization founded by dr. Atheological definition of atheological by the free. Since 2004, we have shipped over 2 million books to more than 1,400 schools in 90 countries. Shipping unwanted theological books around the world. Since then, the network has grown significantly in its programs and services. I have had the pleasure of walking through their warehouse with kurt berends, the executive director. By 2020, it is expected that 65% of all christians will live in the global south. Npo showcase, grcmc, grtv, theological book network, barbara hansen, kurt berends npo showcase 1017 segment 2 interview with kurt berends, executive director of. Kurt willems mdiv, ma is the founding lead pastor of pangea church. Kurt berends, currently executive director, theological book network, grandville, mi. 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. Sep 06, 2012 the real magic of theological book network comes in turning academic trash from u.
Their goal is to send highquality theological literature to fledgling seminaries overseas. Theological book network and greg heynen are consignees. Osha conducted an inspection at gem ind and gem industries. Theological book network is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Theological book network attracts new executive with. May 01, 2009 the warehouse is lit only enough for safety, and little heating or cooling is used.
The books are donatedsome from individuals for example, pastors libraries sent in when the pastors move on to a higher assignment, some from. Mar 21, 2011 theological book network was started by kurt berends a few years ago. Despite being busy with the move they have shipped some 250,000 books during the past year. 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. Theological book network offers discount religious, academic. The theological book network is committed to practices that use the fewest resources to achieve the greatest results, says berends. The least expensive way to send the books is via the us postal service using their media mail rate. See who you know at theological book network, leverage your professional network, and get hired.
Theological book network attracts new executive with diverse. So when i pack up a box of my books to send to the network, i do it with joy. Svein helge birkefelt, ftrb, university of oslo, norway renata blazowska, the evangelical theological school, wroclaw, poland. 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. Kurt berendss finding about the use of primary sources in southern cross calls for.
During his tenure, the network commissioned a survey of 400 christian colleges and seminaries in the. Christine ainsley demonstrated an ebook service she has just subscribed to. Kurts home base is toronto, where he flies out of canadas biggest and. Theology definition, the field of study and analysis that treats of god and of gods attributes and relations to the universe. Matt gade the grand rapids press kurt berends, director of the theological book network, stands above racks of the thousands of books the. If you know of a good resource as an article or book which addresses this subject, 15 please list it. Npo showcase 1017 segment 2 interview with kurt berends, executive director of theological book network. Popular theology books meet your next favorite book. Cal is the cofounder of the evangelical environmental network and director. Theological book network offers discount religious. 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. Books without borders by byassee, jason the christian. The theological book network supports majority world. Kurt writes for various print and online publications including his hosted blog, the pangea blog.
Since they live at great distances from each other, the monthly book club. The real magic of theological book network comes in turning academic trash from u. Abel ndjerareou provides information about the new direction, which includes himself, and dr. Your sponsorship of a shipment of books will cover the cost of getting valuable theological books into the hands of spiritual leaders. Indeed, the predominant christian organizations disseminated a theology rooted in. Book network, an organization that provides theological books and. Asia, eastern europe, latin america and the middle east that provide theological training. April 26, 2012 article about april 26, 2012 by the free. The assembly heard some presentations on tools for biblical information research from margot lyon of atla and from mariefrancoise pape of boseb. Theological book network was started by kurt berends a few years ago. Program coordinator of the lilly seminar in religion and higher. Copy of annual report v1 for mh to edit issachar fund. Lewis, confessions by augustine of hippo, the screwtape letters by c.
People are clamoring for theological books in many places where the church is growing fastest. Theological book network is a religious activities charity located in grand rapids, mi. Theological book network accredited organization profile. Theological book network faith that inspires action.
The small but growing operation takes unwanted books from u. Apr 16, 2009 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. 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. 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. They have a large warehouse space where they receive and collate books aimed to go to majority world christian libraries. In an effort to meet this need, berends and his business partner, wayne bornholdt, cofounded the theological book network tbn in 2004. This book will apply these findings, and the results of other recent studies of humility. Contact kurt berends, currently executive director. Grand rapids michigan, kurt berends, latin america, libraries, middle east, theological book network, theology.
Director kurt berends says the network strives to ship resources from diverse points of view to foster global thinking. Administrative professionals week audubon day feast of ridvan take our daughters to work day tanzania union day tucson international mariachi conference. The academic area of christian theology includes historical, systematic, and doctrinal theology, from varying perspectives and traditions. Charity navigator rating for theological book network. We provide quality academic books and journals to the libraries of seminaries, colleges and universities in the majority world. Kurt berends gave us a presentation on the work of the theological book network. Individuals and institutions that clean out their book shelves can contribute to the education of.
The real magic of theological book network comes in turning. Experiment in interfaith relations brings muslims and christians. Your postage costs should be deductible, so you may want to keep your receipts. Founded in 2004, the theological book network has shipped over 2 million books to more than 1,800 schools in 90 countries. 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. 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. Experiment in interfaith relations brings muslims and. And thats where the theological book network comes in. 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. Bulletin of the association of british theological and. The network has partnered with over 1,300 theological schools in 88 countries, providing more than 2 million academiclevel theological books for the formation. 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. 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. The warehouse is lit only enough for safety, and little heating or cooling is used.
The questionnaire was sent to an international group of theologians, pastors, 16 administrators, etc. Arnison succeeds kurt berends, who founded the organization and led it for the past ten years. Individuals and institutions that clean out their book shelves can contribute to the education of many who often have no books at all. 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. Arnison as executive director of the theological book network, grand rapids, michigan, as of april 26, 2012. Citaf or the council of theological institutions in frenchspeaking africa conseil des institutions theologiques dafrique francophone has passed on its latest news to me. Kurt berends, executive director, theological book network, grandville, mi. Executive director, theological book network, grand rapids, mi. Faculty and administrators from underresourced schools in 90 countries work with the theological book network staff to build their collections. Kurt berends, the president of the issachar fund and a trustee of the.
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