The faculty ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, Int'l P.O. Box 129 Addison, TX 75001 (800) 989-7130 Formerly "Christian Leadership Ministries" For centuries in academia, the Faculty Commons has been a place of gathering for the exchage of ideas and the sharing of lives. In this spirit, our new name Faculty Commons reflects our common love for the academy and learning, for our students and colleagues, and for the One who gives us life and binds us together About Our Resource Center Items published by Campus Crusade for Christ, NavPress, InterVarsity Press and many others, as well as those created and published specifically for the Christian professor, are made available for your selection. All materials offered at the Resource Center are in New Condition. Every effort is made to serve you by providing proven resources at competitive prices. Who We Are God places Christian university professors in a unique position to influence our world for Christ. Faculty Commons is bringing together a critical mass of godly professors, proven ministry strategies, professional staff, cutting-edge technology, and supportive business partners to expand that influence and help fulfill the Great Commission. Our Purpose "Professors Proclaiming Christ to the University and the World" (Col 1:28-29) Our Mission Faculty Commons exists to equip professors to help fulfill the Great Commission through their calling, gifts and unique opportunities. (Matt 28:18-20, Eph 4:12) Our Core Values · Faith: Trusting God and moving forward boldly with expectancy, being full of faith and faithful as individuals and a ministry. · Effectiveness: Committed to being the best that we can be individually and as a ministry. We seek to honor Christ and demonstrate effectiveness and excellence in every way… continually looking for ways to improve. · Innovation: Recognizing the power of creatively applying new strategies and methods to ever-changing ministry opportunities. · Development: Creating an environment that encourages growth, personally and professionally. · Partnership: Cultivating authentic significant relationships within and outside the ministry. Developing strategic partnerships with others in the body of Christ that will help accomplish the purpose to which God has called us. · Stewardship: We recognize the importance of accountability to God and others in the use of the time, funds, resources, and opportunities God entrusts to us. Our Strategic Process Provide Every Christian Professor the Opportunity to Proclaim Christ Through a Five Step Process · Resource: Providing powerful ministry resources, books, tapes, articles, speakers, outreach strategies, and whatever is needed to help Christian professors be effective as Ambassadors for Christ on their campuses, across the country, and around the world. · Mobilize: Engaging these professors as Ambassadors for Christ through outreach strategies on their campuses, with their students and colleagues, on other campuses in the United States, and around the world. · Equip: Build professors in the areas of their spiritual formation ministry effectiveness through a variety of effective means to be effective Ambassadors for Christ. · Connect: Introducing professors to other Christian professors and CLM and involving them in our ongoing network so they can benefit from the vision, encouragement, and help of their Christian colleagues. · Identify: Locating Christian professors through networking and a variety of means. Our Strategic Priorities · Expansion · Major Universities · Academic Disciplines · Leadership Development · Internet · International Questions If you have any questions or comments, please contact us: By regular mail: Faculty Commons P.O. Box 129 Addison, TX 75001-0129 facultycommons@clm.org