89 ACADEMICS Best book D r. Anessa Westbrook, associate professor of Bible and ministry, co-authored a book titled “New Birth.” During Lectureship in fall 2022, she had a book signing on campus. Westbrook began writing in summer 2022 and finished it that fall. She co-authored the book with Dr. Michael Strickland from Amridge University, located in Montgomery, Alabama. “It is [part of] a biblical theology series, which is basically theology using the biblical text,” Westbrook said. “So it holds very closely to that. We don’t get into a lot of historical things in it.” The book focused on the topic of baptism. Westbrook said it was written for someone who was just coming to faith, or someone who was helping another person come to faith. The book highlighted the specific language that needed to be used in regard to faith terminology. “We are just trying to explain it in a simple way that is very accessible,” Westbrook said. Freshman Rachel Deidiker was part of Westbrook’s freshman Life and Teachings of Jesus class in the fall. “She mentioned she is teaching a women’s forum of sorts,” Deidiker said. Associate professor and associate dean of the College of Bible and Ministry, Dr. Jesse Robertson, is director of Lectureship. Dr. Jesse Robertson said the theme of the year was “Culture and the Crucified Christ,” with a specific study in 1 and 2 Corinthians for 2022. “There’s so much that we see in the media that is Christianity versus culture,” Robertson said. Dr. Jesse Robertson, associate professor of the College of Bible and Ministry directed Lectureship. He said Westbrook lead three lessons regarding women’s ministry. Lectureship was an opportunity for professors to both speak for an audience and have their own book signings. Written by: Camille White Westbrook’s Associate professor of Bible Anessa Westbrook publishes her book entitled “New Birth.” SIGNATURE LOOK Dr. Anessa Westbrook signs a copy of her new book, “New Birth.” The book signing took place on Monday, Sept. 26. Photo by: Lauren Simmons
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