a corner of the Forum
April 14th, 2008Last night I got a backstage look at the Compassion Forum. I worked in the Message Room and the Media Filing Center, observing journalists from several major publications in action. What an eye-opener. Call me ignorant, but, not being a journalism major, I haven’t experienced the broadcasting side of the field. Last night I learned new vocabulary terms, rubbed shoulders with some influential Faith in Public Life figures, and witnessed the crazy pace at which the professionals function. Experiencing the media commotion was exciting - what a great opportunity for the College. I hope the forum served to encourage a thoughtful and honest relationship between politics and faith.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Did you get to meet Jim Wallis? I introduced myself to Ron Sider and Richard Cizik (two of my social justice favorites!) while I was working as an usher, but I didn’t get a chance to shake hands with the godfather of progressive evangelicalism.
Here’s hoping that you did…
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm
alas, I didn’t meet Jim Wallis, but I did meet Joel Hunter - he was very approachable and friendly. And knowledgeable - i listed to one interview. kinda cool to rub shoulders, eh?