Column Title: Communicating Faith in the Cross-Walk of Life Column Entry: “A Map is Needed” By Robert Stephen Reid, Professor Emeritus, University of Dubuque Description: During most of Christendom people lived with some form of a theistic identity. But in our post-Christendom secular society most North American Christians are faced, sometimes explicitly but mostly implicitly, with a daily choice of …
Column entry, “Language, Grace-ful Order, and Christian Communication,” by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Language, Grace-ful Order, and Christian Communication” 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; Christ seeks …
Still time to register for July 10 workshop of teaching diversity and justice in Christian higher education
Teaching Toward Diversity and Justice in Christian Higher Education Lead Presenter/Facilitator: John Hatch, Eastern University, retired; CCSN Senior Fellow Roundtable Discussants: Jasmine “Jaz” Gray, Pepperdine University; Diana Martinez, Pepperdine University; Jennifer Akamine Phillips, Pepperdine University; Sara Shaban, Seattle Pacific University Date/Time: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 11:30-3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: How can Christian faculty to justice do the full …
Communication Devotional, “Life’s a Garden, Steward It,” by Brandon Knight
Life’s a Garden, Steward It “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” – Matthew 25: 21 Several pastors and Christian figures are well-known and popular in the eyes of the public today often through their effective …
Column Entry, Leadership Life Stories, “The Breath of Communication,” by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “The Breath of Communication” By Chris Hamstra, PhD, Davenport University Description: There is a power when people come together to share stories. As people of faith, the practice and process of storytelling helps us understand ourselves, our communities, and our organizations. When combined with leadership, stories provide examples of how …
Column Entry, Let’s Talk Family, “Christian Family Practices: Worship as an Expression of Awe”
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: “Christian Family Practices: Worship as an Expression of Awe” By Jonathan Pettigrew, PhD, Arizona State University; Diane Badzinski, PhD, Colorado Christian University Column Description: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing is a monthly column offering a space to consider research-based, biblically-sound practices for family communication. …
Quote of the Week, God’s Words in Your Mouth, Jeremiah 1:9
Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” –Jeremiah 1:9 (NIV)
A Prayer for Presence of Mind, by John Hatch
For Presence of Mind O Divine Wisdom, My mind is at sea, Lost in waves Of communication apprehension. At the thought of broaching this topic, Or starting this conversation, Or giving this talk, My mind goes blank— Then spins into a moth-like fury Around the flame of my fear, Lantern swinging on a storm-tossed vessel. The bowels …
Communication Devotional, The “Magic Bullet” Theory of Communication, by Donna Elkins
The “Magic Bullet” Theory of Communication? May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. Deuteronomy 32: 2 (NIV) Being a teacher is an intimidating role. Too often inexperienced teachers think the “magic bullet” theory applies to their teaching work. The “magic bullet” …
Prayer to God the Holy Trinity, by Saint Basil the Great (330-379 AD)
Prayer to God the Holy Trinity – St Basil the Great (330-379 AD) As I rise from sleep I thank You, O Holy Trinity, for through Your great goodness and patience You were not angered with me, an idler and sinner, nor have You destroyed me in my sins, but have shown Your usual love for men, and when I …
