In just seven short weeks, GodBlogCon 2007 will be underway. This year’s conference is to be held in conjunction with BlogWorld and New Media Expo, “the first and only industry-wide tradeshow, conference, and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of blogging and new media." By including the Con with the Expo, we affirm the presence of Christian bloggers as players in the blogosphere-at-large.
The goals of GodBlogCon 2007 are to build community among Christian bloggers and to help them, whether advanced or beginner, “become better contributors in the new media.” There’s also an effort to introduce church leaders to the ministry potential of blogging. Topics to be discussed include “Focus and Motivation” (Dr. John Mark Reynolds), “New Media Ministry to the Myspace-Facebook Generation” (Rhett Smith), “Writing Well in the New Media” (LaShawn Barber), and “Communicating Biblical Womanhood” (me). (Oh no...I'd better start studying!)
CitizenLink has interviewed conference organizer and speaker John Mark Reynolds, and coordinator Dustin Steeve asks, "Will Socrates be at GodBlogCon?" He suggests that we understand the communication-media bigger picture of which blogging is but a contemporary part, and underscores the responsibility we all have to use new media well. (Will Socrates be at the Con??)
Hugh Hewitt, founder of the GodBlogCon (a.k.a. The Blogfather), will speak at the BlogWorld Conference on “The Cult of Blogging,” along with Arianna Huffington and Om Malik.
Register now to secure your spot and early-bird savings! Hope to see you there!
