Unscripted Spirituality: Making Meaning of Leadership and Faith in College
Ebook
Unscripted Spirituality: Making Meaning of Leadership and Faith in College provides a contemporary exploration of Christian spirituality and leadership among emerging adults. Drawing from an ecumenical Wesleyan and Jesuit theological foundation, the text highlights an experiential approach to education and Christian spiritual formation. Through the lens of undergraduate students' faith narratives, the text considers strategies to impact emerging adults' inward spiritual journey, cognitive thinking, and outward expression of faith. In Unscripted Spirituality, leadership and spirituality are explored primarily through the narratives of undergraduate Protestant and Catholic student leaders at Gonzaga University, a Jesuit liberal arts institution. Through exploring students' leadership and spiritual life experiences, this text reveals unique insights into the perspectives of undergraduate student leaders as they face difficult life challenges, have intimate encounters with God, and explore their leadership identity.
“Over the years I’ve noticed a change in the students in my
higher ed classes. Many seem more stressed, less resilient, and
less certain of the implications of their faith. Dr. Luisa
Gallagher-Stevens offers a resource to help the academy ameliorate
this situation. In Unscripted Spirituality Gallagher-Stevens
presents her thoroughly researched analysis of the history and
theology of spiritual formation, stories of current students, and
recommendations of how the academy, especially thoughtful leaders
in student development, can counter this trend. Her work is a
significant help to those seeking to understand and counter this
trend.”
—Scottie May, Wheaton College
“In Unscripted Spirituality, Dr. Luisa Gallagher-Stevens—an
attentive pastor, scholar, and spiritual companion—presents a fresh
and innovative approach to the needs of emerging adults in the
changing landscape of higher education. Gallagher-Stevens presents
an integrative and holistic Wesleyan-Ignatian model to the field of
spiritual formation and leadership. This book is a timely resource
for those investing in the spiritual formation of students in this
complex dialogue of transformative spiritual growth and relational
leadership.”
—Jennifer M. Matheny, Nazarene Theological Seminary
“Gallagher-Stevens’ Unscripted Spirituality provides a vivid
portrait of students’ experiences with leadership and spiritual
development during the college years. Highlighting the importance
of faith conversations, mentoring, struggle, and transition,
Unscripted Spirituality offers clear guidance for creating
cultures that foster holistic growth. Educators, parents, pastors,
and others who care about the leadership and faith formation of
emerging adults cannot afford to neglect her call.”
—David Setran, Wheaton College
- Title: Unscripted Spirituality: Making Meaning of Leadership and Faith in College
- Author: Luisa J. Gallagher-Stevens
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781532654350, 9781532654336, 9781532654343, 1532654359, 1532654332, 1532654340
- Resource ID: LLS:9781532654350
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T14:47:14Z
Luisa J. Gallagher-Stevens co-pastors the Evergreen Community in
Portland, Oregon, and is adjunct professor of theology and pastoral
studies at Portland Seminary. Prior to these roles, Luisa worked
with emerging adults in student development. She holds a PhD in
Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University and an MA in Educational
Ministry from Wheaton College Graduate School.