SUMMER 2022 21 DBU FACULTY CO-AUTHOR NEW BOOK ON THE COSTLY LEADERSHIP OF DIETRICH BONHOEFFER Several members of the DBU Faculty celebrated the recent launching of their new book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Perspectives on Costly Leadership (Randall House, 2022). The book’s aim is to provide an original, multidisciplinary study of the legacy of the renowned German pastor, not from a more traditional biographical or theological perspective, but to discuss various facets of his leadership influence and resistance during the tragic days of the Nazi regime. Bonhoeffer’s unique leadership is examined in the book from a variety of faculty disciplines and scholarly perspectives, including developmental psychology, biblical homiletics, religious education, literary correspondence, and more. Dr. Jay Harley, Vice President for Student Affairs, served as the editor of the collection. He has led many travel study trips to Germany over the years, including a visit to the Bonhoeffer family home in Berlin and also to Flossenbürg Concentration Camp where Bonhoeffer was executed. Other DBU faculty authors who participated in the collaborative project include: Dr. Mark Bloom, Dr. David Cook, Dr. Mark Cook, Dr. Jordan Davis, Dr. Jack Goodyear, Dr. Dale Meinecke (former faculty), Dr. Mary Nelson, Dr. Brent Thomason, Dr. Michael Whiting, and Dr. Mike Williams. DBU held an evening public book signing event in the Great Hall on March 21 with a welcome given by Dr. Adam C. Wright, DBU President, followed by opening remarks by Dr. Harley, who reflected on the purpose behind the new book and the enduring importance of Bonhoeffer for Christian leaders today. Several authors also served on a panel to answer various questions related to Bonhoeffer’s courageous and costly leadership exercised during a time of great oppression and distress. DBU Authors (l-r) Dr. Jack Goodyear, Dr. Mike Williams, Dr. Mark Cook, Dr. Michael Whiting, Dr. Brent Thomason, Dr. Mary Nelson, Dr. Jordan Davis, and Dr. Jay Harley. Not pictured Dr. Mark Bloom, Dr. David Cook, and Dr. Dale Meinecke. The book is available now to purchase from Randall House and on Amazon. Dr. Jay Harley, his wife, Brittany, and their children, Mack, Caroline, and Jett
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