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Oct 26, 2026
Spirituality History Theology

Community | The Contribution of Regent College to the Spiritual Formation Movement

Bruce and Carolyn Hindmarsh explore Regent College’s lasting influence on Protestant spiritual formation, tracing its history through the lives and teachings of J. I. Packer, James Houston, and Eugene Peterson. Reflecting on their own experience at Regent, they consider how the College has brought together rigorous scholarship, prayer, and personal spiritual growth. They also examine the convictions that have shaped Regent’s approach to theological education and its contribution to the wider Protestant world.

All Resources: Environment & Creation Care

Oct 5, 2026

Creation in Times of Destruction | Wendell Berry’s “A Vision,” with Side Quests in Middle-Earth

Drawing on Wendell Berry’s “A Vision,” this article explores how literature can shape a theological vision of creation, climate change, and hope. Through reflections on writers including Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Richard Powers, it considers how stories can help us imagine creation not simply as something to preserve, but as a sacramental gift that calls us toward faithful care.
Oct 1, 2026

The Peace of Creation: Recovering a Theological Balance

Why do some Christians resist environmental concern while others embrace it? Jonathan R. Wilson argued that attitudes toward creation care are often shaped by deeper beliefs about the incarnation, atonement, and eschatology. Recovering a fuller doctrine of creation, he suggested, can help Christians see environmental stewardship as a faithful response to the God who creates, redeems, and will renew all things.
Aug 18, 2026

Son of Sarx

In this article, conservationist Noah Guthrie explores creation care as an embodied practice of discipleship. Drawing on both personal experience and biblical theology, he invites readers to enter the beauty and brokenness of the natural world with humility, hope, and love.
Jul 30, 2026

On the Art of Loading Brush

Inspired by the writings of Wendell Berry and shaped by firsthand experiences in sustainable farming, this image gallery reflects on humanity's relationship with the land, the dignity of manual labor, and our calling to steward creation. Through a series of paintings, the artist explores how practices such as farming, pruning, and caring for the earth reveal God's order, creativity, and faithfulness, inviting us to recover a deeper attentiveness to the Creator and the world entrusted to our care.
Apr 22, 2026

Why Should Christians Care About Biodiversity?

Why should Christians care about biodiversity? Beyond its practical benefits, this article argues that creation is not a resource but a relationship. As image-bearers, we are called to love and care for all creatures, embracing ecological generosity and learning to see and value each species.
Oct 16, 2025

Video: Fully Human in a Broken World

A lively panel discussion by three experts about engaging with the natural world— not just an onerous duty, but a natural response to the goodness of God.
Oct 9, 2025

Video: Making Peace with Creation

Poet and theologian Loren Wilkinson reflects on humanity’s impact on creation and the search for hope amid environmental crisis.
Sep 16, 2025

Podcast: Climate Theology and Storytelling

Everett Hamner shares how his Regent journey shaped his focus on ecotheology, climate literature, and global crises. Drawing on works like Richard Powers’ Playground, he weaves science, faith, and art to imagine truthful, hopeful futures.