The “Magic Bullet” Theory of Communication? May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. Deuteronomy 32: 2 (NIV) Being a teacher is an intimidating role. Too often inexperienced teachers think the “magic bullet” theory applies to their teaching work. The “magic bullet” …
Prayer to God the Holy Trinity, by Saint Basil the Great (330-379 AD)
Prayer to God the Holy Trinity – St Basil the Great (330-379 AD) As I rise from sleep I thank You, O Holy Trinity, for through Your great goodness and patience You were not angered with me, an idler and sinner, nor have You destroyed me in my sins, but have shown Your usual love for men, and when I …
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 do justice to the full …
Communication Devotional, Eloquence is Overrated, by Donna Elkins
Eloquence is Overrated Then Moses said to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither recently nor in time past, nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” Exodus 4:10 (NASB) Most of us can relate to the idea of speech anxiety. For many, speaking in front of …
Quote of the Week, Penetrating Communication, Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
June 26 Workshop, Pastor, Pew, and Public: Communicating Truth in a Post-Truth, Politically Divided Nation
Pastor, Pew, and Public: Communicating Truth in a Post-Truth, Politically Divided Nation Lead Facilitator/Presenter: Brandon Knight, William Carey University Keynote Presenters: Daniel Darling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Rick Langer, Biola University; Tim Muehlhoff, Biola University Date/Time: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: “What is truth?” Even two millennia after the trial of Jesus, Pontius …
New Vlog Entry, Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies, with Stephanie Bennett
Today we look at Marilyn McEntyre’s book, Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies. Our discussion involves finding ways to overcome the challenges of living in a world where lying and all its cousins (propaganda, manipulation, expletives, and other abuses of language) seem perfectly okay as long as there is money to be made. A healthy society is careful about the …
Still Time to Register for Workshops on Book Proposals and Building Author Platforms, with Al Hsu, IVP
Please join us for one or both of these unique workshops by IVP Associate Editorial Director, Al Hsu. Demystifying the Book Proposal Process: From Idea to Contract Presenter/Facilitator: Al Hsu, Associate Editorial Director, InterVarsity Press Date/Time: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: You have an idea for a book. How do you turn …
A Prayer for Peace, by St Cyprian of Carthage (210-258 AD)
Prayer for Peace – St Cyprian of Carthage (210-258 AD) We beg and beseech the God whom the enemies of the Church are forever provoking and irritating that he would tame their wild hearts. May their rage subside and calm return to their hearts; may their minds, clouded by the darkness their sins produce, repent and see the light; may …
June 24 Workshop, Strategic Leadership for Christian Higher Education Administrators: Building New Programs
Strategic Leadership for Christian Higher Education Administrators: Building New Programs Lead Facilitator/Presenter: Kevin Schut, Trinity Western University Roundtable Discussants: Tom Carmody, Vanguard University; Sarah Drivdahl, Northwest University; Donna Elkins, Campbellsville University; Nick Pertler, Point Loma Nazarene University Date/Time: Monday, June 24, 2024 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: This half-day leadership workshop will feature conversations with veteran administrators at …
