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Broadcast Model Creaking, What’s Next

Perspectives — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:35:58 GMT

As with general circulation print, broadcast television faces economic challenges it’s never faced before. But the interesting change that is submerged in the conversation about the future is the changing role media plays in shaping awareness and perception. Broadcast media were primary culture shapers in the past. Radio changed how families interacted. Morning radio programs such [...]...(read more)

Q&A: Living out the Christian year

UMR Communications Headlines — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

In his new book, Bobby Gross delves into the “seasons of spiritual meaning” of the Christian year. Mary Jacobs spoke with him about living into the church’s calendar....(read more)

Defending creation: Let’s change how we interact with the world, say bishops

UMR Communications Headlines — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Most people tend to think of the world’s environmental problems as isolated and overwhelming, but we need to see how they are all interrelated if we want to make a difference, say UM bishops. Robin Russell reports....(read more)

IDEO Labs » twitter #backchannel @gentry #smchurch #wiredchurch

Theoblogical — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:04 GMT

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IDEO Labs » twitter #backchannel @gentry #smchurch #wiredchurch

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COMMENTARY: When church culture becomes substitute for Christ’s power

UMR Communications Headlines — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Too often our churches want to chase the culture to remain relevant and growing, says Shannon Vowell, but clearly that isn’t working. We must remember that our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ....(read more)

REFLECTIONS: Blessings happen when love comes to us again

UMR Communications Headlines — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Tragedy can take a life away, and with it love may also seem to depart--and anger or estrangement can take its place, says Bishop Woodie White. But as St. Paul reminds us, “love never ends.”...(read more)

We’re "On Twitter" RT@gavoweb #wiredchurch #SMChurch

Theoblogical — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:57:22 GMT

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We’re "On Twitter" RT@gavoweb #wiredchurch #SMChurch

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churches doing twitter wrong : churches can do twitter well

Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd by Gavin Richardson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

i am constantly frustrated with church folks who extol their social media use for their churches. one such statement is the proverbial "our church is on twitter." i am not sure what that means? how is a church on twitter?......(read more)

return to church : a few chuckles at ourselves

Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd by Gavin Richardson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:50:47 GMT

i had some great giggles today watching these videos on 'return to church' (tip from ian at youthblog). it had me thinking of some of the tricks that we are used to get people 'in the door' and that when......(read more)

Does God Evolve?

Perspectives — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:27:42 GMT

A few years ago I heard Bishop John Shelby Spong say the Bible is the story of pre-scientific, tribal people who lived before it was known that germs cause disease. He wasn’t denigrating the Bible. He was emphasizing that context should be considered when we read scripture. Obviously, context affected how people viewed the supernatural [...]...(read more)

COMMENTARY: In the midst of tragedy

UMR Communications Headlines — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Tragedy and calamity strike capriciously and without reason, says the Rev. Skip Blancett of First UMC in Killeen, Texas. But God will right wrongs, and we will be better people for it....(read more)

COMMENTARY: Don’t turn tragedy into opportunity for bigotry

UMR Communications Headlines — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

It is natural to look for a “them” to blame in the face of death and chaos, says Robert Hunt. But we must not forget we are people of grace, forgiveness and life....(read more)

i am all a twitter about the news : bud adams gets me air time

Hit the Back Button to Move Fwd by Gavin Richardson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:27:54 GMT

so i was rather surprised last night when i get a call from one of my youth. i apparently was on the news.. or rather, my twitter was on the news. yup, christian who does the social media & news......(read more)

Church communicators hear impact of social media

UMR Communications Headlines — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter claimed the focus at the 2009 annual meeting of the United Methodist Association of Communicators Oct. 20-23. Cate Monaghan has the story....(read more)

Bishops say UMC needs restructuring

UMR Communications Headlines — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

United Methodist bishops approved some “interventions” at their fall meeting, including working to eliminate the guaranteed appointment for clergy and revamping the format of General Conference. Robin Russell reports....(read more)

Scrub Club kids wash wheelchairs, walkers

UMR Communications Headlines — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Fifth- and sixth-graders at an Oklahoma church are reaching across generations by washing wheelchairs and walkers at nursing homes. John Gordon has the story....(read more)

Practicing gratitude has spiritual, emotional benefits

UMR Communications Headlines — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Many Americans say they’ve received year-round blessings by heeding the biblical injunction to give thanks always, in everything. Mary Jacobs explores the research-backed benefits of gratitutde....(read more)

Exploring Twitterville @shelisrael #smchurch #wiredchurch (socialmediaologists)

Theoblogical — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:31:55 GMT

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Exploring Twitterville @shelisrael #smchurch #wiredchurch (socialmediaologists)

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-15

Theoblogical — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMT

With lists, I really want to get to a good list that combines @dlature/socialmediaologists and @dlature/smchurch #smchurch #ChurchSocial # mylist: releveant to SMHeroes in previous tweet: http://tinyurl.com/ykv79sc #bigsouth # RT @thetcp: SMheroes//@ChrisBrogan, @Scobleizer,@davewiner,@hrheingold,@dweinberger,@dsearls,@dangillmor #bigsouth # OK, i moved up one fraction of a version (from 195.32 to 195.33) #GoogleChrome # I'm running the upgrade on my [...]...(read more)

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-15

Theoblogical — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMT

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Wordpress plugin : login options from Facebook, Twitter, Google #smchurch #wiredchurch

Theoblogical — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:51:56 GMT

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Wordpress plugin : login options from Facebook, Twitter, Google #smchurch #wiredchurch

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