Description
Young adults today face an identity crisis.
They can fill their social media bios with half a dozen labels, but they lack a coherent sense of self. Christian college students often feel a disconnect between their faith and everyday life. It's no coincidence that these emerging adults struggle with mental health and self-worth.
In Unleashing the Image of God, experienced educator Perry Glanzer combines original qualitative research and the Christian theological tradition to help readers rediscover their core identity: image bearers of God. Readers will discover
● what it means to bear the image of God in identity, purpose, vocation, and character;
● how to break free from the anxiety of self-definition in an age of endless identity options;
● the God-given worth and dignity of themselves and others;
● ways to connect Christian faith to everyday life, decision-making, and calling; and
● how to cultivate the virtues and moral character of an image bearer of God.
This brief yet profound guide frees readers from the burden of self-definition and empowers them to discover God's purpose for their lives.
Author: Perry L. Glanzer
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.41h x 5.51w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9781540969040
ISBN10: 1540969045
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Personal Growth
- Religion | Christian Education | Adult
They can fill their social media bios with half a dozen labels, but they lack a coherent sense of self. Christian college students often feel a disconnect between their faith and everyday life. It's no coincidence that these emerging adults struggle with mental health and self-worth.
In Unleashing the Image of God, experienced educator Perry Glanzer combines original qualitative research and the Christian theological tradition to help readers rediscover their core identity: image bearers of God. Readers will discover
● what it means to bear the image of God in identity, purpose, vocation, and character;
● how to break free from the anxiety of self-definition in an age of endless identity options;
● the God-given worth and dignity of themselves and others;
● ways to connect Christian faith to everyday life, decision-making, and calling; and
● how to cultivate the virtues and moral character of an image bearer of God.
This brief yet profound guide frees readers from the burden of self-definition and empowers them to discover God's purpose for their lives.
Author: Perry L. Glanzer
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.41h x 5.51w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9781540969040
ISBN10: 1540969045
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Personal Growth
- Religion | Christian Education | Adult
About the Author
Perry L. Glanzer (PhD, University of Southern California) is professor of educational foundations at Baylor University and resident scholar with the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion in Waco, Texas. He is also editor-in-chief of Christian Scholar's Review. Glanzer has authored, coauthored, or edited more than a dozen books on Christian education, including Christian Higher Education: An Empirical Guide and the award-winning Unifying Christian Higher Education in a Fragmented Age.