“God is more pleased by one work, however small, done secretly, without desire that it be known, than a thousand done with the desire that people know of them. Those who work for God with purest love not only care nothing about whether others see their works, but do not even seek that God himself know of them. Such persons …
Quote of the Week, Communicating from One’s Inwardness, by Parker Palmer
“Teaching, like any truly human activity, emerges from one’s inwardness, for better or worse.” Palmer, Parker The Courage to Teach: Exploring the inner landscape of a teacher’s life  (Jossey-Bass, 2017).
A Morning Prayer, Children of Quietness, Heirs of Peace
A Morning Prayer, from the Syrian Clementine Liturgy O God, Who are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection, Who sends peace to those that receive it; open to us this day the sea of Your love, and water us with the plenteous streams from the riches of …
KLP Undergraduate Honor Society welcomes two new chapters
Kristos Logos Paideia is a global undergraduate honor society for Christian communication scholars that bridges scholarship in the field of communication with the Christian faith. In becoming a member, students will become part of a network of academic opportunities and even mentorship, which challenges students to consider graduate opportunities. Student membership is a single fee for lifetime membership. To learn …
Free Access to all Summer Workshops and Conferences for KLP Honor Society Members
To join our new Global Undergraduate Honor Society for Christian Communication Scholars and learn how to receive other membership benefits like this one, visit the KLP page. CCSN 2024 SUMMER WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES in Communication. Eleven (11) events total (a savings of well over $300) beginning June 5 and ending July 23. We hope to …
Registration Now Open for Summer Workshops in Faith and Communication
CCSN 2024 SUMMER WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES in Communication. Eleven (11) events total, beginning June 5 and ending July 23. We hope to see you there! 1. Registration is now open. 2. Format: All workshops are offered in the virtual environment through Zoom and are from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT. Recordings of each workshop are available. Contact rwoods@theccsn.com if …
Quote of the week, What to Promote in Our Daily Communication
May our communication promote a humble view of the world, a truthful tongue, righteous indignation, a heart full of blessings and one that is quick to do good, and honest words that promote unity and community. “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a …
A Prayer of Clement of Rome, Gratitude for Our Helper and Defender
Clement of Rome We ask you, Master, be our helper and defender. Rescue those of our number in distress; raise up the fallen; assist the needy; heal the sick; turn back those of your people who stray; feed the hungry; release our captives; revive the weak; encourage those who lose heart. Let all the nations realize that you are the …
New Column, Communicating Faith in the Cross-Walk of Life
Column Title: Communicating Faith in the Cross-Walk of Life Column Entry: “Considering Career as Calling” By Robert Stephen Reid, Professor Emeritus, University of Dubuque Description: During most of Christendom people lived with some form of a theistic identity. But in our post-Christendom secular society most North American Christians are faced, sometimes explicitly but mostly implicitly, with a daily choice of …
New Column, Leadership Life Stories, by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “Introducing Leadership Life Stories: Engaging the Power Of Stories” 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, …
