“In contrast to the secularist outlook, said Gaebelein, Christians must insist that ‘our intellectual life is infused with faith.’ But that does not mean that Christian intellectual activity is an easy thing. We must pay a price if we are to use our minds to glorify God. ‘And the price will not come down. It is nothing less than the …
A Prayer, On Earth as It is in Heaven, by Gillette Elvgren
On Earth as It is in Heaven Lord, never having been there, my question is: What is heaven on earth to me? Is it the possibility of man existing side by side with the animals, none preying upon the other? Is it taking part in the dance of the stars in heaven, of the trees and mountains and waves in …
Still time to register, June 9th Workshop, Teaching the Introductory Communication Course
[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 …
Still time to register, June 30th Workshop, Faith, Community, and Student Life
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Presenters/Facilitators: Brandon Knight, Assistant Professor of Speech Communication, William Carey University; Elaine V. Fung, Regent University Additional Presenters: David Dockery, Texas A&M; Candace Saunders-Grewe, Regent University; Ines Petrovic GarcÃa, Regent University; David Enns, Liberty University Date/Time: Monday, June 30, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: In this …
Still time to register, June 26th Workshop, Digital Wisdom in Christian Formation: Bridging Church and Campus
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Presenters/Facilitators: Garrett Gerhart, Life Bible Fellowship Church; Dr. Stacey Gerhart, Hope International University Date/Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Today’s Christian leaders face unprecedented challenges in fostering spiritual formation in an increasingly digital world. Whether in church ministry or higher education, the question …
Still time to register, June 25th Workshop, Academic Play: How Games Can Be a Part of Your University Curriculum
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Kevin Schut, Trinity Western University Additional Presenters: Brad Hickey (Dordt University), David Dockery, Texas A & M University Date/Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Games often have a bad reputation in educated and Christian circles: time wasters, violent, and addictive, depending on …
Quote of the Week, The Task for Christ Followers, by Gregory of Nyssa, 4th Century
“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 …
