The Word Made Fresh: Communicating Church and Faith Today (Paperback)

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Meredith Gould's splendid book combines spiritual wisdom with practical experience to help professional and lay communicators represent the church in society. If congregations and denominations heeded her advice there would be less conflict and more understanding among religions and between faith communities and the media. I thank God for her skill, humor, and hope. -- Quentin J. Schultze, Ph.D., Executive Director, Gainey Institute for Faith and Communication, Calvin College

Meredith Gould's splendid book combines spiritual wisdom with practical experience to help professional and lay communicators represent the church in society. If congregations and denominations heeded her advice there would be less conflict and more understanding among religions and between faith communities and the media. I thank God for her skill, humor, and hope. Quentin J. Schultze, Ph.D., Executive Director, Gainey Institute for Faith and Communication, Calvin College --Blurb from reviewer

The Word Made Fresh invites us to look at church communications as an essential Scripture-based, Gospel-inspired, and Christ-centered ministry. Rooting us firmly in Scripture and an understanding of communications practices and pitfalls, Gould challenges us to analyze all forms of church communication for their effectiveness in proclaiming Christ to the world. -- Rev. Susan M. Lang, Director, RevWriter Resources, LLC, church consultant, and author of numerous church leadership resources including Our Community: Dealing with Conflict in Our Congregation

The Word Made Fresh invites us to look at church communications as an essential Scripture-based, Gospel-inspired, and Christ-centered ministry. Rooting us firmly in Scripture and an understanding of communications practices and pitfalls, Gould challenges us to analyze all forms of church communication for their effectiveness in proclaiming Christ to the world. Rev. Susan M. Lang, Director, RevWriter Resources, LLC, church consultant, and author of numerous church leadership resources including Our Community: Dealing with Conflict in Our Congregation --Blurb from reviewer

The Word Made Fresh is essential reading for anyone who is or wants to be involved in church communication. -- Frederick H. Gonnerman, author, Getting the Word Out: The Alban Guide to Church Communications

The Word Made Fresh is essential reading for anyone who is or wants to be involved in church communication. Frederick H. Gonnerman, author, Getting the Word Out: The Alban Guide to Church Communications --Blurb from reviewer

Product Description

More than a how-to guide, this book helps readers appreciate the significance, value, and role of church communications as a ministry, inviting communicators to understand the role they play in transmitting the Gospel. The author explains how the history of church communications, starting with the first-century church, provides a useful context for understanding church communications today, and offers counsel about using spiritual practices to face the challenges of communicating sacred messages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819222852
• ISBN-13: 978-0819222855
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #289,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Faithful, August 9, 2008

By	L. Mladinich (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Meredith Gould's ground-breaking new book, The Word Made Fresh: Communicating Church and Faith Today, is an answered prayer! Dr. Gould's passion, humor and wisdom unite in this highly enjoyable guide to creating powerful church communications rooted in scripture and Christian values. The power of the written word to evangelize, unify and uplift the church community is revealed in a neatly crafted, user-friendly manual devoted to spiritual discernment and the establishment of best practices in this essential area of ministry. A delightful read for pastors, bishops and all those involved in communication ministries, this practical and inspiring book is packed with Gould's considerable knowledge and expertise, and is presented with rare clarity and insight. Designed for use by groups and individuals, The Word Made Fresh includes exercises for discerning spiritual gifts and thought points for further inquiry. Gould explains the relevance and uses of learning styles, demographics and cultural issues, empowering church ministries to reach every soul in every pew while remaining faithful to the Person of Jesus Christ.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide to creating a spiritual framework for church communications, August 8, 2008

By	Murphy (NJ) - See all my reviews

The Word Made Fresh provides exercises for both individuals and groups that guide those involved in church communications toward a better process and more productive results. And it's all done within a faith-based, spiritual framework, defining church communications as a ministry and encouraging both a prayerful and practical approach. This book is a great tool for church groups, laity, theology students and staff, as well as any individual seeking to improve his/her communication skills. Two people have tried to borrow mine already after looking through a few pages and seeing the many practical tips and resources inside.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspires and informs , August 8, 2008

By	Christopher D. Ringwald (Albany USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Meredit Gould provides writers, thinkers, creators, videographers, photographers, and many others in the church communications business plenty of deep and lofty thoughts as well as a great spread of practical, how-to and do-this-next advice. It is as useful in writing a book as a training manual or parish newsletter, while also maintaining one's Christian ethic.

Christopher D. Ringwald, author of A Day Apart: How Jews, Christians, and Muslims Find Faith, Freedom, and Joy on the Sabbath and The Soul of Recovery: Uncovering the Spiritual Dimension in the Treatment of Addictions