“Christendom has had a series of revolutions and in each one of them Christianity has died. Christianity has died many times and risen again; for it had a God who knew the way out of the grave.”
― G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man
Ex Fonte is Gordon-Conwell’s new print magazine. Our hope is that this magazine can be a unifying force within the context of a fracturing Christian body in a broken culture.
Who We Are
We are a magazine of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary that is biblically-grounded, forward-facing, unitive, and unafraid.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the knowledge of God and the beauty of his work worldwide in the name of Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit
Our Vision
It is our vision to unify a fracturing Christian body in a broken culture through thoughtful dialogue, reflection and witness.
In Our Upcoming Issue
Our cover package “Lessons from the East” explores some distinctives of the (so-called) “Church in Asia,” including salient lessons “Western” Christians can glean from this complex and effervescent region where the church is growing the fastest. Our guides for this lively conversation include Drs. Euh Ah Cho, dean of the Gordon-Conwell Institute; Todd Johnson co-director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity; Kevin Xiyi Yao, professor of a global Christianity and Asian studies at Gordon-Conwell; and Brent Burdick, adjunct professor of missions at Gordon-Conwell’s Charlotte campus.
Hannah Nation, in a separate piece, further highlights the faithful witness of a suffering pastor in China.
Contributing editor Timothy C. Morgan explores the shocking resignation in November 2024 of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and more than that, the culture within Christian bodies of all traditions that allows for a willingness to cover up clergy misconduct.
Poetry Editor, Scott Cairns, debuts his curation of a few poetry selections, and much-loved author and popular speaker, Frederica Mathewes-Green answers the question, “Is ‘The Jesus Prayer’ Vain Repetition?” (Spoiler alert: No.)
Our Team
Wendy Murray
Editor in Chief
Nicole Rim
Art Director
Tim Morgan
Contributing Editor
Wes Vander Lugt
Contributing Editor
David Wright
Consultant
About Gordon-Conwell
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a graduate level institution of higher learning that combines a rich academic tradition with educational innovation while being rooted in the Christian orthodoxy and under the authority of Scripture. The seminary’s mission is “to advance Christ’s Kingdom in every sphere of life by equipping church leaders to think theologically, engage globally and live biblically.” The seminary is committed to developing Christian leaders who are thoughtful, globally aware, spiritually mature and ready for an array of ministry opportunities.
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Wendy Murray
Editor in Chief
Wendy is an award-winning journalist who has published widely in many venues and across denominational lines. She received a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell (1985). She served as regional correspondent for Time magazine in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and later worked as senior writer and editor at Christianity Today magazine. She has published extensively in other journals, including Books & Culture, The Christian Century, and Beliefnet.com. Her essays have been included in The Best Christian Writing and she was cited in Brill’s Content as being numbered among the nation’s leading religion reporters. She has written numerous books, including memoirs, journalistic explorations, biographies and devotionals. Her next book, The Franciscan Way, will be released in 2025 with Paraclete Press.
Nicole Rim
Art Director
Nicole is an art director for marketing and communications at Gordon-Conwell where she has worked for over 20 years. She holds and MA in Christian Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a BFA in graphic design with art history concentration from Rhode Island School of Design. With over 20 years of graphic design experience, Nicole excels in identity branding, print collateral, website design and photography for nonprofits, small businesses and advertising agencies.
Timothy C. Morgan
Contributing Editor
Tim, teaching professor of journalism and communication at Gordon College, Wenham, MA, is a seasoned reporter, writer, editor, and educator. During his tenure at Christianity Today as deputy managing editor, the magazine received dozens of national journalism awards. He has reported from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Middle East. Through his efforts at CT, the magazine moved to the forefront of faith-based coverage of global issues, including chronic poverty, HIV/AIDS, sustainable development, terrorism, Islam-Christian relations, religious freedom, and foreign policy. His work has also been published in AP, UPI, AG News, Religion News Service, The Roys Report, The Christian Century, Sojourners, Books & Culture, and other outlets. He served for ten years at Wheaton College (Illinois) as the founding director of the Journalism Certificate program. He has taught, lectured, or led national event workshops and local churches for over 25 years. He serves as a director of Journey Through NYC Religion and the Magazine Training Institute.
Wes Vander Lugt
Contributing Editor
Wes is a pastor-theologian, teacher, writer, nonprofit leader, and arts advocate. He teaches theology and directs the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is the co-founder of Kinship Plot, a nonprofit that cultivates resonant relationships of every kind. Wes is the author of several other books including Living Theodrama: Reimagining Theological Ethics and Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition (with Kelly Kapic), and the editor of Theatrical Theology: Explorations in Performing the Faith and A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault.
David Wright
Consultant
David was born and raised in Roxbury and is a native Bostonian. A product of Boston Public schools, he is a graduate of the Boston Latin School and holds degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Law. He holds a Masters in Urban Ministry and a Masters in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Boston campus, CUME.