Life’s a Garden, Steward It “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” – Matthew 25: 21 Several pastors and Christian figures are well-known and popular in the eyes of the public today often through their effective …
A Prayer for Righteous and Wise Thoughts, by St. Macarius the Great (300-391 AD)
Prayer to God the Father – St Macarius the Great (300-391 AD) O Eternal God and King of all creation, who has granted me to arrive at this hour, forgive me the sins that I have committed today in thought, word and deed, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all defilement of flesh and spirit. And grant me, …
Column Entry, Leadership Life Stories, “The Breath of Communication,” by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “The Breath of Communication” By Chris Hamstra, PhD, Davenport University Description: There is a power when people come together to share stories. As people of faith, the practice and process of storytelling helps us understand ourselves, our communities, and our organizations. When combined with leadership, stories provide examples of how …
FT Visiting Professor; Adjunct Faculty Position, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University has a full-time Visiting Professor position that was recently approved, but not yet announced. Anyone interested should contact Dr. Stephanie Bennett. an opening for Adjunct Instructor of Communication, Journalism, and/or Public Relations – College of the Arts
Column Entry, Let’s Talk Family, “Christian Family Practices: Worship as an Expression of Awe”
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: “Christian Family Practices: Worship as an Expression of Awe” By Jonathan Pettigrew, PhD, Arizona State University; Diane Badzinski, PhD, Colorado Christian University Column Description: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing is a monthly column offering a space to consider research-based, biblically-sound practices for family communication. …
Quote of the Week, God’s Words in Your Mouth, Jeremiah 1:9
Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” –Jeremiah 1:9 (NIV)
Still time to Register for July 10 Workshop, Teaching Toward Diversity and Justice in Christian Higher Education
Teaching Toward Diversity and Justice in Christian Higher Education Lead Presenter/Facilitator: John Hatch, Eastern University, retired; CCSN Senior Fellow Roundtable Discussants: Jasmine “Jaz” Gray, Pepperdine University; Diana Martinez, Pepperdine University; Jennifer Akamine Phillips, Pepperdine University; Sara Shaban, Seattle Pacific University Date/Time: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 11:30-3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: How can Christian faculty to justice do the full …
A Prayer for Presence of Mind, by John Hatch
For Presence of Mind O Divine Wisdom, My mind is at sea, Lost in waves Of communication apprehension. At the thought of broaching this topic, Or starting this conversation, Or giving this talk, My mind goes blank— Then spins into a moth-like fury Around the flame of my fear, Lantern swinging on a storm-tossed vessel. The bowels …
Upcoming Workshop, July 10, Teaching Toward Diversity and Justice in Christian Higher Education
Teaching Toward Diversity and Justice in Christian Higher Education Lead Presenter/Facilitator: John Hatch, Eastern University, retired; CCSN Senior Fellow Roundtable Discussants: Jasmine “Jaz” Gray, Pepperdine University; Diana Martinez, Pepperdine University; Jennifer Akamine Phillips, Pepperdine University; Sara Shaban, Seattle Pacific University Date/Time: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 11:30-3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: How can Christian faculty to justice do the full …
Quote of the Week, Learning to Read our Experience, by Parker Palmer
“If we can learn to read our own responses to our own experience–a text we are writing unconsciously every day we spend on earth–we will receive the guidance we need to live more authentic lives.” Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation (Jossey Bass, 1999), p. 5
