“The task for followers of Christ is to take on the things that lift our spirit and let go of, that is, become poor to, the things that drag us down.” –Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century, from Gregory of Nyssa: Sermons on the Beatitudes (Formatio, 2012), p. 33. Questions for reflection: How does your communication “lift the spirit” of others? …
A Prayer to Live My Christianity, by Peter Marshall
“. . . So may I go from this place to live my Christianity every day, in the things I say to others, in the things I do for others, in the way I live with others, that my own witness may be made to the love of Christ Jesus, my Lord. A-men” –Peter Marshall (1902-1949), from The Prayers of …
Register for June 23 Workshop, Pastor Theologian as Communicator (Pastor, Pew, and Public Workshop Series)
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Facilitator: Brandon Knight, Assistant Professor of Speech Communication, William Carey University Additional Presenters: Kevin J. Vanhoozer; Rick Langer, Biola University; Tim Muehlhoff, Biola University; Jim Beitler, Wheaton College; Andy Baker, Lead Pastor, FBC Oloh Date/Time: Monday, June 23, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: How can pastors be …
Register for June 19 Workshop on “Habits of the Mind: Principles of Thought for the Christian Professor”
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Facilitator: Robert Woods, Executive Director, Christianity and Communication Studies Network; Visiting Scholar Additional Presenters: Geri Forsberg, Western Washington University; Jim Cook, Exec. Director, Academic Connections; Bethan Willis, Oxford; Terry Halliday, Research Professor Emeritus at the American Bar Foundation Date/Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE …
Register for June 16 Workshop on “Teaching Visual Storytelling: Curriculum Ideas For Students,” with Lance Croy
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Presenter/Facilitator: Lance Croy, Assistant Professor Communication+Media+Arts at Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA. Date/Time: Monday, June 16, 2025 11:30 am – 3 pm PST REGISTER HERE Description: The digital humanities acknowledge the importance of visuals in knowledge creation. For many students, transmitting ideas from their heads into a physical medium is challenging. When it …
Register for June 12 Workshop on “AI for Admin & Faculty: How do we work with this… thing?”
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Kevin Schut, Program Lead, Game Development; Professor, Media + Communication, Trinity Western University Additional Presenters: Scott Macklin, Associate Vice President, Trinity Western University Online;Â Colin Madland, Director, Technology Integrated Learning and Assessment, Trinity Western University;Â Barish Golland, Senior Learning Technology Specialist, Trinity Western University; Stuart Schellenberg, Chief Information Officer, Trinity Western University Date/Time: …
Quote of the Week, Gentle Words
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” –Proverbs 15:1 (New International Version) Questions for reflection: what does a “gentle” answer look or sound like? Is it difficult for you to be “gentle” with your communication? What makes your communication “harsh”?Â
A Prayer to God the Father, St. Ambrose of Milan, 4th Century
Prayer to God the Father O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore You, a heart to delight in You, to follow and …
June 9th Workshop, Teaching the Introductory Communication Course: A Covenantal Perspective for Integration, Student Self-Inquiry, and Classroom Engagement, with Bill Strom
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page to view all 10 events] Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Bill Strom, Professor of Media + Communication at Trinity Western University Date/Time: Monday, June 9, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: The introductory communication course offers a special opportunity for instructors to lay a foundation for student expectations in the program …
Two June Workshops on Writing and Publishing, Rodney Clapp and Robert Woods
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page to view all 10 events] 1. Word-Gardening: From Seed (Idea) to Fruit (Publication) Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Rodney Clapp, Editor, Cascade Books Date/Time: Monday, June 2, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Drawing on nearly fifty years’ work editing newspapers, magazines, and books, Rodney Clapp offers tips and guidance for the …
