Two alumni were recently honored by the 2022 For the Church Book Awards. As an organization of Midwestern Seminary, For the Church “exists to engage, encourage, and equip the Church with gospel-centered resources that are pastoral, practical, and devotional.”

Learn more about the commended titles and authors:

Winner | Gospel-Centered Discipleship: Revised and Expanded, by Jonathan Dodson (MDiv ’05, ThM ’06)

“In this second edition of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Jonathan Dodson presents an effective, Spirit-led model for sanctification. Reminding readers that real discipleship is imperfect yet transformational, Dodson encourages Christians to engage more authentically with others as they grow in faith.”

Read more about Jonathan and his experience as a church planter in his recent Alumni Spotlight interview.

Runner-Up | Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller (MDiv ’75)

“Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cuts right to the core of what it means to be human. In Forgive, Timothy Keller shows readers why it is so important and how to do it, explaining in detail the steps you need to take in order to move on without sacrificing justice or your humanity.”

Runner-Up | Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Foreword by Timothy Keller (MDiv ’75)

“[The book] shows how the patterns of the Bible’s storyline can provide incisive, fresh, and nuanced ways of intervening in today’s debates on everything from science, the arts, and politics to dignity, multiculturalism, and equality.”

(Each book description is quoted from the respective publisher.)