Synopsis: If the Christ-centered college or university did not
exist, would it have to be invented? Back in the 1950s, the answer
was in doubt. With few exceptions, Christian colleges wallowed in
defensive self-doubt and divisive competition while under attack
from the rising public sector. Students of American higher
education predicted that they would soon become as extinct as the
whooping crane. Rather then succumbing to doomsayers, leaders in
Christian higher education bonded together around the commanding
truth that "all things come together" in Jesus Christ. They drove
their stake for the future in the integration of faith and learning
as the reason for the existence of Christ-centered higher
education. Out of this commitment came a renaissance movement of
common cause and unprecedented cooperation through the Consortium
of Christian Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges &
Universities. Will integration continue to be the energizing and
all-pervasive influence that gives the Christ-centered institution
its reason for existence? Trustees, presidents, deans and faculties
in each generation must think and rethink the concept in the light
of theological, academic, technological, and cultural change. David
McKenna opens the conversation by remembering where we were,
confirming who we are, and envisioning what we can be.
Endorsements: "Amazingly specific historical notes and insights.
Ends with a new vision to guide the way. What a gift this will be."
--Robert Andringa, President Emeritus, Council for Christian
Colleges and Universities "This is extremely well written. . . . I
commend this book as] another wonderful statement for those of us
who continue to lead the way for Christian higher education."
--Phil Eaton, President, Seattle Pacific University "I found this a
great read with so much resonance with my own life's purpose . . .
I already have a list of people to whom I want to give this book."
--George Brushaber, President Emeritus, Bethel University "I . . .
applaud as loudly as I am able the book's key message, that
Christian colleges and universities should be eager to celebrate
God's call to wholeness in Christ as the foundational premise of
their work in providing collegiate-level education for all of God's
human creation." --Richard Stephens, President Emeritus, Greenville
College "Without doubt, this is an important and compelling work.
Important because it gives us first-hand insight into the
conditions that prompted the re-emergence of Christ-centered higher
education in North America. But even better, we see anew the vision
that inspired it. And for that reason, it is worth our attention."
--Stan Gaede, President, Christian College Consortium "Combining
intellectual autobiography with a penetrating analysis and critique
of the plight of higher education, McKenna offers a powerful
overview of the forces at work shaping our universities and
colleges as they, in turn, shape each new generation of students. .
. . Beyond the numerous insights sprinkled throughout the book, the
analysis of the evolution of higher education in America is one of
the most riveting and provocative of any available." --Gayle D.
Beebe, President, Westmont College Author Biography: David L.
McKenna served as President of Spring Arbor University, Seattle
Pacific University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He also served
as the first Chair of the Board of the Consortium of Christian
Colleges and later as consultant to the Council for Christian
Colleges & Universities. Retired since 1994, McKenna continues
to add a book a year to the 32 volumes that he has written. He and
his wife, Janet, reside in Kirkland, Washington.
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