Scripture Reading [May] the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Prayer O God of love and wisdom, you understand better than I the complex interplay of body, mind, and will, of spirit and …
Upcoming Webinar, Teaching Faith-based Communication Principles in Communication Courses, with Kevin Jones
Title: Unwrapping the Gift of Communication: Teaching Faith-based Communication Principles in Communication Courses Presenter: Kevin Jones PhD, George Fox University Date/Time: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 6-7 pm EST Description: Unwrapping the Gift of Communication uses scripture to illustrate many basic communication principles taught in communication classrooms. This webinar will explain what inspired the writing of the book and how it …
Quote of the Week, Words that Spur toward Love and Good Deeds, Hebrews 10:24
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” —Hebrews 10:24 (New International Version)
Column Entry, “Faithful Witness and the Problem of Self-Righteousness,” with Mark Allan Steiner
Column Title: Faithful Witness: Speaking and Living Truth in Public Life Column Entry: “Faithful Witness and the Problem of Self-Righteousness” By Mark Allan Steiner, PhD, Christopher Newport University Column Description: It is all too often true that American Christians, just as the Apostle Paul warned against in Romans 12:2, are conformed to the pattern of this world in ways we …
New Vlog Entry, “Where are you most at home?”, with Stephanie Bennett
What’s in this entry? “It’s always a good day to dive into the work of Henri Nouwen. This passage comes from a book of compiled Nouwen writings put together by Charles Ringma. Today we’re looking at the connection between identity and community and asking, “Where am I truly at home?” When we don’t feel at home anywhere, we are …
Column entry, “The Hammer of Eloquence,” by Brandon Knight
Column Title: In Search of Right Words: Saint Augustine, Rhetoric, and Preaching By Brandon Knight, Ph.D. William Carey University September: “The Hammer of Eloquence” Column Description: Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, in his work On Christian Doctrine, illustrates the important relationship between preaching and rhetoric. Even in his day, many questioned what use the church could possibly gain from the study of …
Call for Interview Participants, Educational Leadership in Christian Liberal Arts Colleges
Greetings CCSN Members, In case we have not “met” yet, my name is Austin Anderson, and I am a CCSN member and the de facto Communication Arts chair at Judson University (CSU) in Elgin, IL. I am also a doctorate student in the Educational Leadership program at Judson. One of the projects I have for the program is to create …
Column Entry, “A Sustainable Metric for Christian Communication,” by Joseph Bird
Column Title: Fanning the Flame: Reigniting the Joy of Christian Communication for Pastor, Pew, and Public Column Entry: “A Sustainable Metric for Christian Communication” By Joseph Bird, PhD, MDiv, William Carey University Column Description: Preaching and teaching are public communication art and science, but never easy. It is especially difficult when we lose the joy we once had to effectively communicate God’s …
Still time to Register for July 23 Workshop, God Still Speaks: Listening to the Voice of God in the University
God Still Speaks: Listening to the Voice of God in the University Lead Facilitator/Presenter: Robert Woods, Executive Director, Christianity and Communication Studies Network; Visiting Scholar, Trinity Western University Additional Presenters: Geri Forsberg, Western Washington University; Stan Wallace, CEO, Global Scholars; Peter Schuurman, Executive Director, Global Scholars, Canada Date/Time: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER …
A Prayer of and for Grace in Communication, by John Hatch
Saying Grace It is written, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, Seasoned with salt.” God of Grace, Help us remember That conversation is food; Gracious words nourish the soul; Sweet communion nurtures relationships. When we gather for a meal, We say grace over it, Salting it with your blessing. So now we say grace …
