Monthly young writer memo -
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Thurs 19 May - Monthly
Photo - Russell Modlin, the young writer rep on the Well-Being Australia Board
Content Guidelines for Comment Articles
Christian Today Background
The Young Writer’s Programme was established to enable Young Writers to gain confidence in developing and expressing their views through writing comment articles and to voice their faith in Christ to their generation. Many writers continue submitting articles even after they no longer fit the “Young” criterion.
Christian Today Australia's vision stems from the calling to establish the kingdom of God on earth through media by serving as a platform from which Truth is presented according to Matthew 5:37, "simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No, 'No.'"
The publication aims to bring unity among Christians across all denominations. The diversity of insights and experiences of each writer are valued and provide a witness to readers of their Christian faith.
Comment articles are an opportunity for writers to reflect current affairs issues back to the readers, from the viewpoint of those who normally do not have a voice in society. Writers can express opinions on historical, theological, church, community, political or social topics. Comment articles are not devotionals or sermons.
Guidelines
In keeping with the vision statement above, comment articles should follow these guidelines:
Russell Modlin, senior writer and inaugural head of the Brains Trust, states that we “can be controversial and give a comment. I always like to use the time I had articles supporting the war in Iraq and against the war in Iraq. They were argued well, were based on scripture, pointed people to Jesus, and helped the readers to "consider" their opinion.”
Christian Today is the final arbiter. CT Editor summarised as thus - The truth presented by Christian Today is the truth gauged by the Bible – the comment articles should first be Bible-centred, specifically from an Evangelical point of view and statements of faith.
Consult team: Aira Chilcott, Neville Hiatt, Sheelagh Wegman, Russell Modlin
Mark's two emails are good
timeout@bushorchestra.com or info@markt.id.au
Articles next week - Week 4 - 18-22 April - Cycle 3 - Internationals / NZ senior writers
Our PSI team are welcome to visit Laguna Quays Respite - many have .... www.bushorchestra.com/respite
Writing - a remarkable privilege - published internationally - amazing voice - comes around every 5 weeks
Treat it with care and respect - Christian Today is your publisher - PSI gets you there. Thankyou everyone !
Thankyou for your support and prayer - for PayPal 'love gifts to Mark and Delma' Most prefer direct banking
Well-Being Australia Operations Account - Tax Deductible BSB 082 739 Account 75068 2952 -
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Photo - Aira Chilcott, back room person for the internationals
Aira Chilcott has been part of the young writer program since its inception as an editor, panellist and a master's writer. Aira is a retired educator, recently widowed. With the internationals becoming separate from Australia on 1 July Aira is helping as the back room person ensuring the international program is pulled together.
https://drmarkt.weebly.com/thur-memo.html
Thurs 19 May - Monthly
Photo - Russell Modlin, the young writer rep on the Well-Being Australia Board
Content Guidelines for Comment Articles
Christian Today Background
The Young Writer’s Programme was established to enable Young Writers to gain confidence in developing and expressing their views through writing comment articles and to voice their faith in Christ to their generation. Many writers continue submitting articles even after they no longer fit the “Young” criterion.
Christian Today Australia's vision stems from the calling to establish the kingdom of God on earth through media by serving as a platform from which Truth is presented according to Matthew 5:37, "simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No, 'No.'"
The publication aims to bring unity among Christians across all denominations. The diversity of insights and experiences of each writer are valued and provide a witness to readers of their Christian faith.
Comment articles are an opportunity for writers to reflect current affairs issues back to the readers, from the viewpoint of those who normally do not have a voice in society. Writers can express opinions on historical, theological, church, community, political or social topics. Comment articles are not devotionals or sermons.
Guidelines
In keeping with the vision statement above, comment articles should follow these guidelines:
- The articles are the writer’s own personal comment about an issue or a situation. They do not have the right to say that readers should agree with them or follow their train of thought. They should not be abusive but courteous, as everyone is entitled to an opinion.
- Where an issue is controversial or divisive
- Be non-judgemental. Writers should be able to express their disagreement with an opinion without condemning or judging the holder of the opinion.
- Be encouraging. It is always helpful to read and try to understand a perspective different from ours – writers should persuade readers to examine evidence and be prepared to acknowledge a different point of view.
- Above all, remember that this is a ministry during which writers seek to present the gospel in the hope of drawing readers to Jesus through their words. Scriptural principles:
- Speaking the truth in love, growing to maturity (Eph 4:15)
- Having grace and being wise towards non-Christians (Col 4:4-5)
- Not causing young or vulnerable people to stumble (1 Cor 10:31-33)
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Ps 111:10), which is another way of asking “What would Jesus say?”
Russell Modlin, senior writer and inaugural head of the Brains Trust, states that we “can be controversial and give a comment. I always like to use the time I had articles supporting the war in Iraq and against the war in Iraq. They were argued well, were based on scripture, pointed people to Jesus, and helped the readers to "consider" their opinion.”
Christian Today is the final arbiter. CT Editor summarised as thus - The truth presented by Christian Today is the truth gauged by the Bible – the comment articles should first be Bible-centred, specifically from an Evangelical point of view and statements of faith.
Consult team: Aira Chilcott, Neville Hiatt, Sheelagh Wegman, Russell Modlin
Mark's two emails are good
timeout@bushorchestra.com or info@markt.id.au
Articles next week - Week 4 - 18-22 April - Cycle 3 - Internationals / NZ senior writers
Our PSI team are welcome to visit Laguna Quays Respite - many have .... www.bushorchestra.com/respite
Writing - a remarkable privilege - published internationally - amazing voice - comes around every 5 weeks
Treat it with care and respect - Christian Today is your publisher - PSI gets you there. Thankyou everyone !
Thankyou for your support and prayer - for PayPal 'love gifts to Mark and Delma' Most prefer direct banking
Well-Being Australia Operations Account - Tax Deductible BSB 082 739 Account 75068 2952 -
Dr Mark Tronson 0419 917 713 Person of Faith - Dr Mark Tronson
Photo - Aira Chilcott, back room person for the internationals
Aira Chilcott has been part of the young writer program since its inception as an editor, panellist and a master's writer. Aira is a retired educator, recently widowed. With the internationals becoming separate from Australia on 1 July Aira is helping as the back room person ensuring the international program is pulled together.
