Enjoy these four recent podcasts on kindness and communication by Dr. Paul Patton, host of the podcast Soul Stirrings. Soul Stirrings is Dr. Paul Patton’s 5-7 minute attempt to provide clarifying, maybe even inspiring. nuggets of insight about faith, communication, and culture along the journey of our existence. Paul is Professor Emeritus of Communication and Media at Spring Arbor University in …
Three Recently Recorded Webinars: C. S. Lewis; Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church; and Nonviolent Communication
Below is a link to our recently recorded webinars for personal or classroom use. Please share. And please follow CCSN on Facebook (www.facebook.com/theccsn). 1. C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication Presenter and Affiliation: Steven A. Beebe, Ph.D., Regents’ and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Texas State University Description: C. S. Lewis, based on the popularity of his books and essays, …
Race and Christianity Reading Group, Fifth Meeting, March 26
 In our “We Stand Together” Statement posted on June 6, 2020, we mentioned the formation of a reading group on Race and Christianity as one action step we could take to contribute to the conversation. As previously mentioned, we will read texts that you may have heard of but never got a chance to read or process with other …
Major Donor and Advancement Writer, Bible League International
(From the website) Summary Reporting to the Director of Editorial Services for Advancement, the Major Donor & Advancement Writer produces ministry reports and proposals for major donors and other support collateral as assigned. These materials, often presented by the organization’s fundraisers, strengthen Bible League International’s (BLI) relationships with donors. As such, the position is integral to meeting BLI’s Development income …
Recorded Webinar, C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication, by Steven A. Beebe
Presenter and Affiliation: Steven A. Beebe, Ph.D., Regents’ and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Texas State University Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6-7 pm EST Description: C. S. Lewis, based on the popularity of his books and essays, is hailed as one of the best Christian communicators of the twentieth century. This presentation describes what Lewis did that made him …
Article: Inspiring Consensus in Community: The Faith and Hope in Proximate Speech, by Joel Ward
Inspiring Consensus in Community:Â The Faith and Hope in Proximate Speech Joel S. Ward, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Communication, Geneva College Abstract: The outlook for our current age seems bleak. We respond by conjuring up thin hopes since this appears to stabilize and sustain human communities. Genuine hope comes from its companion faith, the inner assurance of good things promised. In Romans …
Podcast, “Soul Stirrings,” Fruit of the Spirit, Part 3
In case you missed it, please enjoy this third installment of Paul’s “Soul Stirrings” podcast on the Fruit of the Spirit called Kindness: CCSN · “Fruit of the Spirit – Kindness, Pt. 3” Ep. 22 – with Dr. Paul Patton Here is Part 2, and Part 1: PART 2 CCSN · “Fruit of the Spirit – Kindness, Pt. 2” Ep. …
CCSN Syllabus Bank, 2021
The Syllabus Bank was posted recently for CCSN members! If you click on the syllabus links below and you are not logged in as a member, then the content will be restricted. To join the CCSN as a member you must first submit our brief membership application. Go to www.theccsn.com and click “Join the Network.” Membership is free and provides …
Devotional – A Time of Sabbath, Dr. Bill Strom
A Time of Sabbath * Bill Strom, Ph.D. Professor of Communication + Media Trinity Western University “There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the Lord […] But in the …
Race and Christianity Reading Group, Fourth Meeting, Friday, January 29
 In our “We Stand Together” Statement posted on June 6, 2020, we mentioned the formation of a reading group on Race and Christianity as one action step we could take to contribute to the conversation. As previously mentioned, we will read texts that you may have heard of but never got a chance to read or process with other …
