Unleashing the Image of God

Discovering Your Identity, Purpose, Vocation, and Character

Perry L. Glanzer

• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9781493456031
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Church

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Endorsements
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Part I: Navigating the Buffet of Identities
• Part II: Our Original Identity and Purpose
• Part III: The Historical Consequences of Recognizing That All Humans Are Made in God’s Image
• Part IV: The Image of God and Contemporary Application
• Conclusion
• Postscript for Professors, Administrators, and Student Life Staff
• Index
• Back Cover