Comments on: The Biola Media Conference Wrap Up http://philcooke.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up/ Change Revolution Wed, 16 May 2012 19:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Amanda Llewellyn http://philcooke.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up/#comment-7663 Amanda Llewellyn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://philcooke.vintom.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up#comment-7663 I wish that I had been there but unfortunately, I was sick on the couch. I recently had made some comments that soon may be published about Christians and their part in the industry. I do agree with Ralph Winter on the point of ultimately, God has to be pleased with us and, as Christians, we have a few mandates from Jesus himself. One, that we should go out and preach the gospel to all of the world and two, to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The other and less quoted mandate was not for Peter alone, we should feed His sheep as well. It is nice to know that you do that Phil; you and the things you care the most about and put your name on, do all three. Kudos to you, your wife and associates for helping to build the Hollywood Community of Believers in Christ. I wish that I had been there but unfortunately, I was sick on the couch. I recently had made some comments that soon may be published about Christians and their part in the industry. I do agree with Ralph Winter on the point of ultimately, God has to be pleased with us and, as Christians, we have a few mandates from Jesus himself. One, that we should go out and preach the gospel to all of the world and two, to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The other and less quoted mandate was not for Peter alone, we should feed His sheep as well. It is nice to know that you do that Phil; you and the things you care the most about and put your name on, do all three. Kudos to you, your wife and associates for helping to build the Hollywood Community of Believers in Christ.

]]> By: Will http://philcooke.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up/#comment-7664 Will Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://philcooke.vintom.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up#comment-7664 <p> Sounds like it was a good conference, wish I could have attended. Christians working in the media have a huge responsibiliy and to share in constructive dialogue is critical within the community.  </p> <p> I have to admit your Ralph Winter quote troubles me a bit. My point is that we are told that "we will know them by their fruits". Is not the work one produces a large part of our "fruits"? Surely it's a case of a positive or negative effect in the world. Gratuitous violence in the entertainment media simply isn't neutral and it's difficult to see anything positive about it.  </p> <p> Some of your readers might be interested in checking out Tullian Tchividian's perspective in his new book,  "Unfashionable-Making a Difference in the World by Being Different" </p> <p> Link to an excerpt in the Washington Post;  </p> <p> http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2009/04/church_should_counter_culture.html </p> Sounds like it was a good conference, wish I could have attended. Christians working in the media have a huge responsibiliy and to share in constructive dialogue is critical within the community. 

I have to admit your Ralph Winter quote troubles me a bit. My point is that we are told that "we will know them by their fruits". Is not the work one produces a large part of our "fruits"? Surely it’s a case of a positive or negative effect in the world. Gratuitous violence in the entertainment media simply isn’t neutral and it’s difficult to see anything positive about it. 

Some of your readers might be interested in checking out Tullian Tchividian’s perspective in his new book,  "Unfashionable-Making a Difference in the World by Being Different"

Link to an excerpt in the Washington Post; 

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2009/04/church_should_counter_culture.html

]]> By: Brian Becker http://philcooke.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up/#comment-7665 Brian Becker Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://philcooke.vintom.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up#comment-7665 <p> I appreaciate your coverage on the conference.  </p> <p>  Those of us in the industry who have been thriving and growing in it, realize that these conferences are really for people who want to be in this business but are not or people who want to christianize the business. </p> <p> While conferences may provide fellowship and interesting speakers, most well meaning people that attend probably want to get into this business, make a living and have a christian impact with the people they work and do business with.   </p> <p> They should start working in the business at any level, develop their talents and work hard. The Lord will recognize your faith and dedication to excellence and provide opportunities to grow and learn with others you work or do business with.   </p> <p>  It's really that simple...:) </p> <p>   </p> I appreaciate your coverage on the conference. 

 Those of us in the industry who have been thriving and growing in it, realize that these conferences are really for people who want to be in this business but are not or people who want to christianize the business.

While conferences may provide fellowship and interesting speakers, most well meaning people that attend probably want to get into this business, make a living and have a christian impact with the people they work and do business with.  

They should start working in the business at any level, develop their talents and work hard. The Lord will recognize your faith and dedication to excellence and provide opportunities to grow and learn with others you work or do business with.  

 It’s really that simple…:)

 

]]> By: Dwayne Conyers http://philcooke.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up/#comment-7666 Dwayne Conyers Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://philcooke.vintom.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up#comment-7666 Wish I could have been there.  Maybe next year. Wish I could have been there.  Maybe next year.

]]> By: John Eytchison http://philcooke.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up/#comment-7667 John Eytchison Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://philcooke.vintom.com/Biola_Conference_wrap_up#comment-7667 Had a great time Phil! Kathleen and Peggy did an excellent job putting things together and the speakers were a real treat. Wish it could have been longer. This was my first one and I can't wait until next year. It was a total leap of faith to attend in this economy and I was certainly blessed! Thanks again!!! Had a great time Phil! Kathleen and Peggy did an excellent job putting things together and the speakers were a real treat. Wish it could have been longer. This was my first one and I can’t wait until next year. It was a total leap of faith to attend in this economy and I was certainly blessed! Thanks again!!!

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