Sunday, January 11, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
What is this?
The Church is Alive project stems from an idea that the Church is more than what some currently believe. We have heard the worries and anxieties that say that our church is "dying" or "already dead", but instead we believe that the church is alive, vibrant, and a powerful force for good in the world. We believe that the Holy Spirit is breathing new life into all corners of our denomination, and that our body of believers is rich with stories of giving back, exploring fresh approaches to community, and discovering new ways to worship God.
So what does this have to do with a website?
In order to capture how the church is alive, we thought it best to go to the source: YOU! We are asking you to submit your own videos and articles of how you think the church is alive. This could be examples of service projects, new forms of worship, new attempts at community, or other ways you are bringing life and vibrancy into the church. We only ask that you keep videos to about a minute and a half in length. Once we receive these submissions, we will select some to exhibit on this website, along with a brief description of the project and the people involved.
How do I submit a video or article?
It’s a lot easier than you think. Our site exhibits videos uploaded to Youtube, Vimeo, or Veoh, so all you have to do is send us the link! Check out our submission page for more info on how to submit.
I want to be more than just a submitter!
Awesome! If you'd like to be a writer (like those wonderful people to the right) and write regular posts, encourage participation, and be a general all-around awesome person, send Jack an email!
The Church is Alive project stems from an idea that the Church is more than what some currently believe. We have heard the worries and anxieties that say that our church is "dying" or "already dead", but instead we believe that the church is alive, vibrant, and a powerful force for good in the world. We believe that the Holy Spirit is breathing new life into all corners of our denomination, and that our body of believers is rich with stories of giving back, exploring fresh approaches to community, and discovering new ways to worship God.
So what does this have to do with a website?
In order to capture how the church is alive, we thought it best to go to the source: YOU! We are asking you to submit your own videos and articles of how you think the church is alive. This could be examples of service projects, new forms of worship, new attempts at community, or other ways you are bringing life and vibrancy into the church. We only ask that you keep videos to about a minute and a half in length. Once we receive these submissions, we will select some to exhibit on this website, along with a brief description of the project and the people involved.
How do I submit a video or article?
It’s a lot easier than you think. Our site exhibits videos uploaded to Youtube, Vimeo, or Veoh, so all you have to do is send us the link! Check out our submission page for more info on how to submit.
I want to be more than just a submitter!
Awesome! If you'd like to be a writer (like those wonderful people to the right) and write regular posts, encourage participation, and be a general all-around awesome person, send Jack an email!
Who are you?
Good question! The Church is Alive website was conceived and produced by a small group of passionate Christians from all over the country. While we all call the PC(USA) denomination home, we are not officially tied to any denomination or group. This site is a volunteer effort, if you'd like to contribute, let us know!
Hi! I'm Mike Watson from Augusta, Georgia. I'm a 2007 graduate of Presbyterian College and am currently a third year student at Union Presbyterian Seminary. I am spending this year as an intern at Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia. I am passionate about seeing the church explore new and creative ways of discipleship. Blog
Hi there! My name is Leslie McClure and I'm a masters student in the Latin American Program at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. I study Portuguese and the sociology of immigration. I'm also a photographer and musician and play music with my father, John McClure, around Nashville. We have released two CDs which incorporate Spanish, Portuguese, and different types of folk music found in the United States and Latin America. Visit my website!
My name is Jack Jenkins, and I’m from Aiken, SC. I went to undergrad at Presbyterian College, worked in politics for two years, and am currently a student at Harvard Divinity School. I’m a technophile, politically passionate, and a Believer. I've also been known to play a mean harmonica. Facebook | Twitter | Blog
I'm Matthew Ruffner. I graduated from Presbyterian College in 2005, took a year off from school, and spent time down in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and then lived in Quimistan, Honduras for two months. I am now finishing up my MDiv at Columbia Seminary, while also traveling around and having discernment conversations with lots of really amazing folks. You may say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one!
Why hello! I'm Josh. I'm a graduate of UT Knoxville and have a BSC in Journalism and Electronic Media with a concentration in Video Production, but I find a lot of satisfaction in web development. I work at Montreat Conference Center in the marketing department. Feel free to hit me up if you're in the area! Facebook | Twitter | Blog
Good question! The Church is Alive website was conceived and produced by a small group of passionate Christians from all over the country. While we all call the PC(USA) denomination home, we are not officially tied to any denomination or group. This site is a volunteer effort, if you'd like to contribute, let us know!
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