The Religious Communication Association (RCA) is accepting nominations for its annual outstanding Book, Article, and Dissertation Awards. RCA Book Award is given for the outstanding scholarly book on religious communication published between May 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022. Those wishing to nominate a book for the award should send four hard copies of the book (see address below) and a 1-page letter of nomination outlining the value of the book in its area …
A Prayer for Peace in Christ which Leads to Peace in Communication, Saint Seraphim of Sarov
A Prayer for Peace in Christ which Leads to Peace in Communication “There is nothing better than peace in Christ, for it brings victory over all the evil spirits on earth and in the air. When peace dwells in a man’s heart, it enables him to contemplate the grace of the Holy Spirit from within. He who dwells in peace …
Communication Devotional, Hold on to the Rock, by Geri Forsberg
Hold on to the Rock Photo: Bronze Sculpture by Tom Otterness displayed at Western Washington University, Photo by Geri E. Forsberg “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” (I Samuel 2:2) (NIV) When my son was little, I’d take him to the beach to hunt for …
ICYMI, Three Podcasts on Gentleness in Communication, by Paul Patton
In case you missed (ICYMI), Paul’s last three podcasts on Gentleness, the 8th Fruit of the Spirit, here you go! Paul has been working on a year-long series on the Fruits of the Spirit: A Communication Perspective. One more Fruit of the Spirit to go and then Paul will take his podcasts and develop them into a short book of …
A Prayer for Putting an End to All Violence, Including Violence in Our Communication, by Scotty Smith
A Prayer for Putting an End to All Violence, Including Violence in Our Communication, by Scotty Smith How long, O Lord, until you return and put an end to all violence—whether it’s in the streets of Syria or the villages of Iraq; the highways of Arizona or the business district of Manhattan? How long before there’s no more warring nations, or even …
Column entry, “Love and Do Not Forget,” by Dennis Smith
Column Title: Bearing Witness: Reflections on a Life in Mission Column Entry: Love and Do Not Forget (April) Column Description: If you hang around long enough, mingle with enough folks in enough places on this fragile planet, and pay attention at least part of the time, life happens. And with life, stories. In this monthly column, Dennis Smith, former President …
Recorded webinar, “Shift: Catalyzing Creative Change in Innovative Christian Ministry,” by David Wahlstedt
Presenter: David Wahlstedt, Lead Pastor, The Table (Lewisville, TX); CCSN Innovator-in-Residence Date/time: Monday, April 25, 2022, 7-8 pm EST Description: We’re living in a time of profound cultural, political, and religious change. The predictable patterns and practices of the past are being jettisoned at a velocity and magnitude unparalleled in our lifetime. Navigating these rapidly changing cultural currents requires course knowledge, …
A Prayer for Persistence in Communication with God, by St. Augustine
A Prayer for Persistence in Communication with God, by St. Augustine Heavenly Father, I am reminded of Your love, Your goodness, and Your grace through these words: “If God at times seems to be slow in responding, it is because God is preparing a better gift. He will not deny us. We well know that the long-awaited gift is all …
New Book, “Silence, Civility, and Sanity: Hope for Humanity in a Digital Age,” by Stephanie Bennett
Silence Civility and Sanity Hope for Humanity in a Digital Age (The URL above is connected to the CCSN’s amazon associates program). For a limited time, you can purchase this book at a publisher’s discount by visiting their website. The promotional code for a 30% discount is: LXFANDF30 Description from amazon: “Silence, Civility, and Sanity addresses the reclamation of civil …
Article of Interest, The Bible Project’s New Mobile App and what it means for Christian Spirituality, by Chase Mitchell
Join Dr. Chase Mitchell, CCSN member and Assistant Professor of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University, as he explores The Bible Project’s new mobile app and what it means for Christian spirituality in this article published by Faith Tech.
