What's Next? Christian Resources for College Students & Grads
What does God have planned for my life after college? Every Christian college student has asked this question. You want to faithfully discern God's path for you, but it's hard to know what that means. Whether you're considering a corporate career, a role in ministry or missions work, or higher education, the most important thing is listening to God's leading in your life. Working alongside intentional prayer, these books can act as vocational coaches to help guide you in life's biggest decisions.
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Guidance
Looking to discern your next step? These books will help you dig deeper in self-awareness as you listen for God's leading.
Prayer
Prayer is the most foundational element in discovering God's plan for your life. Deepen your prayer life with these practical resources!
Vocation and Career
Looking for guides on your vocational journey? These books combine personal stories with wisdom on calling and the Christian life.
Relationships
Every young adult has to navigate friendships, dating, and loneliness. Find connection and community by building healthy relationships with the help of these books.
Resources for World Changers
Hosted by Alan Noble, author of the book On Getting Out of Bed, ...this podcast provides help, hope, and company for Christians who are experiencing mental suffering. Guests Curt Thompson, Tish Warren, Heather Thompson Day, and Wendy Alsup share hard-won wisdom from their personal journeys with mental health, giving hope and compassion for those struggling and inspiring others to "get out of bed" another day. The On Getting Out of Bed podcast will give you companions on your journey. Read more
Experience the entire Bible in just fifteen minutes a day for one year. ...Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a daily Bible podcast from IVP featuring two cohosts of the popular Truth's Table podcast—Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan—who narrate the entire Bible over the course of a year. Listen in as the voices of two respected Black women weave Scripture passages together in a single tapestry and offer daily prayers for the benefit of all listeners. Read more
5 Ways Seminary Deepened My Appreciation of Different Theological Perspectives
Seminary shaped Makayla Payne in countless ways, but one of the greatest gifts it gave her was how it deepened her appreciation for different church traditions and global perspectives. Read these five ways that theological education can expand your outlook and introduce you to impactful resources for Scripture study.
How Studying the Bible Together Builds Vital Spiritual Community
In our lonely culture, community is more vital now than ever. But how do we pursue it? Studying the Bible together is one way to build life-giving spiritual community. Learn practical ways of participating in church small groups that foster spiritual growth, friendship, and connection.
Spiritual Formation and Books: Reading as a Spiritual Practice
How do we grow closer to God? As Christians, we desire to become more like Christ. What does it look like to devote ourselves to spiritual formation? IVP's divisional vice president and associate publisher Cindy Bunch dives into what Christian spiritual formation really is and how books play an important role in our spiritual growth.
John 3:16 Is God's Mission Statement—Here's Why
To understand our roles in God's global mission, we first need to understand that mission. In this article, author Paul Borthwick shares eight ways that John 3:16 describes the missionary heart of God so that we can find our place as missionaries and disciples in God's kingdom.
