Posted byDr Mar Atsongchanger

A joint program of Indian Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (ISPCK, Delhi), National Council of Churches in India (NCCI, Nagpur) & Ao Baptist Churches Association (ABAM) from April 28- May 1, 2010 in Nagaland

Why Writer’s Workshop
Every reader does not become a writer and not every writer becomes an author.  However, from time immemorial writings has been an agent to educate, communicate and translate, inform, entertain and relate with one another.  Therefore, an art of writing is important for all, specially the leaders in religious communities, who play an important part in leadership.  Writing skills are acquire rather than inborn quality and it is the duty of Church in nurturing the young for maturity and growth.  The Biblical mandate of the great Commission 'go ye therefore teach till the end of the world' is nothing but publicizes the good news and message of love and peace using various means.  It is in pursuit of this command that, Christian writings has become more demanding and fulfilling for a lasting impact.

The workshop will also enhance efficiency for media  reading and interpretation as Robin Sharma  rightly pointed in his book ‘Who will cry when you die’ he wrote; “You will never be able to eliminate a weakness you don’t even know about. The first step to eliminate a negative habit is to become aware of it. Once you develop an awareness about the behaviour you are trying to change, you will be well on your way to replace it with one that is more helpful” (2009:84).Today’s media are being manipulated by advertising agency and as such readers must know the pros and cons in the contemporary literatures, such knowledge will enable its users to interpret and use them meaningfully for proper growth and well being of the society.

Objectives
 to motivate the young leaders to read  and  write books
 build skills for basic writing  methods and art of  editing
 enhance efficiency for those who are already in the area
 to appreciate available literatures and  involve in its promotion, distribution network
 to critically read and evaluate the media before adopting it

Methodologies
 skills building sessions through Lectures and workshop
 participatory session for  all delegates

Who are participants
Plans for about 35-40 participants representing  Churches in Nagaland from all language groups (Churches) those who are in-charge for Communication desk, media fraternity and young journalist in the region. An invitation will be extended to those who are involved in Christian literature ministries/business/distributors, and local authors & editors of either Church bulletin, souvenirs etc. A fair representation   of gender balance is expected.

Expected outcomes
 It is expected that media education will be encouraged in strengthening alternative media in building community and promote humanity,
 Will encourage the Church leaders to involve in writing books, produce CDs and leaflets for promotion of   Christian truths and good news,
 To use literature for wider evangelism and in reaching more people, where church leaders cannot easily be available.
 Promote peace by being awareness of about other cultures
 Established better networking among the media fraternity.

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