“Every decision a person makes . . . will take him toward or away from a relationship with the Person who made him, the one relationship for which that person was created.”[i]—Armand Nicholi, Clinical Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School [i] Nicholi is paraphrasing well-known Christian apologist and author C. S. Lewis in this quote. See Armand Nicholi, The Question …
Column entry, “Revelation in Reverse,” by Chase Mitchell
Column: Image to Image: Musings on Faith, Media, and Story June entry: “Revelation in Reverse” Column Description: Image to Image: Musings on Faith, Media, and Story is a monthly column that illuminates old and new ideas about media ecology from a Christian perspective. Dr. Mitchell will explore what it means to bear God’s image and Christian witness in a mediated world, with …
Vlog entry, Adjusting Our Inner Dialogue, by Stephanie Bennett
(Adjusting our Inner Dialogue in) The Secret Place What does it mean to be “transformed by the renewal of the mind?” In this short word based on Romans 12: 1-4 we think about the way GOD works in our lives, and it’s not usually the way the world and its systems effectuate change. Some of the transformation comes from the …
Teacher-scholar Workshop, Finding Time to Write while Teaching Full-time, June 21
Return to Workshop and Conference Home Page Summer Pass Information: Access to all 10 events, live and recordings, at 50% discount. Learn more. If you just want access to this workshop recording and not others, contact administrator@theccsn.com. Title: Strategies for Cultivating a Writing and Publishing Agenda while Teaching Full-time Presenter/Facilitator: Robert Woods, PhD (CCSN Executive Director, Visiting Scholar, Trinity Western …
Summer Passes Available, Access all 10 Live and Recorded 2023 Workshops
If you aren’t able to attend a particular workshop but still want to view the recording and access all workshop resources (e.g., PPTs, handouts, exercises, et al), you may order a Summer Pass. The Summer Pass gives you access to all previous and future 2023 workshops (10 in all). LEARN MORE Group and institutional summer passes and discounts are also …
A Prayer for Communicators, World Communications Day
Prayer for Communicators Lord, let the good news of your marvelous deeds fall on every ear, and let all tongues rejoice in your wisdom, your compassion, your faithfulness, and your love. Make me bold and let me share your Word with those you desire to reach. As my heart overflows with your love, speak through me. Let me proclaim your …
Faculty Opening, Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Director of Forensics, George Fox University
Position Description: Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Director of Forensics George Fox University announces a tenure-track position in Communication with a specialization in coaching speech and debate to begin August 15, 2023. The successful candidate will teach a full load of 24 units and with release time for serving as Director of Forensics. Candidate will also be expected to maintain …
Two Upcoming June Workshops on Writing and Publishing, learn more
Return to Workshop and Conference Home Page Summer Pass Information: Access to all 10 events, live and recordings, at 50% discount. Learn more. If you just want access to this workshop recording and not others, contact administrator@theccsn.com. Title: Crafting Compelling Book Proposals and Building Meaningful Platforms: What Aspiring Authors Need to Know About Publishing for General Audiences Presenter/Facilitator: Al Hsu, …
Communication Devotional, Gentle Answers, Harsh Words, by Donna Elkins
Gentle Answers, Harsh Words A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15: 1 (NIV) I was recently involved in a group email situation at work that became a flurry of harsh words rather than gentle, respectful breeze of give-and-take. The problem began when a part-time employee asked for a simple exception to the …
Quote of the Week, Beginner’s Mind, by Richard Rohr
“Beginner’s mind knows it needs something. This is a rare feeling in today’s treacherously seductive culture, however. Because it is so immediately satisfying, it is hard to remain spiritually hungry. We give answers too quickly, take away pain too easily, and too quickly stimulate.”[i]—Richard Rohr, Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer [i] Richard Rohr, Everything Belongs: The Gift of …
