New Vlog Entry, “The Cultural Manipulation of Beauty,” by Stephanie Bennett

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 Beauty is not a luxury, it is essential. We need it to help counteract the relentless machinations of the world’s systems and the many human manipulations that push against our fervent hope for communities where shalom prevails. Beauty renews our hope. Beauty is one of the transcendentals that our Maker has built into our world and into our lives, …

Integratio Press Welcomes 3 New Executive Editors: Steven Beebe, Janie Harden Fritz, and Bala Musa

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Integratio Press, the CCSN’s imprint, is pleased to announce the addition of three new executive editors to our growing community of editors: (1) Dr. Steven A. Beebe, Texas State University, (2) Dr. Janie Harden Fritz, Duquesne University, and (3) Dr. Bala A. Musa, Azusa Pacific University. Drs. Beebe, Fritz, and Musa have served on CCSN’s editorial board since 2015, and now …

Quote of the week, “The Reverent Among Us,” by Gregory Spencer

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“The reverent among us possess excellent vision. They have trained themselves to see God’s Spirit and his handiwork. They know the sacred when they see it, and the sacred is that in which God is found. With a finely tuned lens, there is much to see.”[i]—Gregory Spencer, Awakening the Quieter Virtues [i] Gregory H. Spencer, Awakening the Quieter Virtues (Downers …

Call for Book Review, “A Body of Praise, Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship”

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CALL FOR BOOK REVIEW: Journal of Christian Teaching Practice is seeking a reviewer for a book just published by Baker Academic: A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship, by W. David O. Taylor. Scholars who study and/or teach nonverbal communication are especially encouraged to consider writing this review. Our time frame is flexible. If you are interested, please …

Misfits Theology Conference, April 21-23

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[from the website] For the last few years, the Misfit Theology Club has hosted an annual ecumenical and theology conference. Our goal is to create a space for different theological traditions within the broad historic orthodox faith to exist in one place, if even for a few days. We seek to create a space where people can engage with theologies …

Column entry, “Lay Down Your Burdens, Look to the Star,” by John Hatch

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Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Lay Down Your Burdens, Look to the Star” By John Hatch, Ph.D. Eastern University (retired) CCSN Senior Fellow Column Description: As Christians, we are called to have the mind of Christ. This goes against the grain of our social and cultural conditioning. We seek personal or political advancement; …