By Bob McClory, Medill School of Journalism (ACP Convention 2014) Thou shalt think small. Zero in on a very narrow topic or a tiny slice of a big one. Concentrate on one blade of grass,… Read More »The Ten Commandments of feature writing
By Paul Schrag, Mennonite World Review Feb. 2, 2016 The day before he died, my father, Robert M. Schrag, listened as I read his obituary. I pulled up a chair by the recliner in his living room,… Read More »To Eternal Life: Schrag saw story behind the story
“Best of the Church Press” Awards 2016 Each year, the Associated Church Press honors faith communicators’ best work with the “Best of the Church Press” awards. New and established newspapers, newsletters, magazines, journals, news services,… Read More »ACP 2016 Award winners
Evangelist Billy Graham, one of the most significant figures in American religion and politics, was the subject of a keynote speech at the 2016 convention of the Associated Church Press April 22. “Graham’s story is… Read More »ACP convention speaker offers a fascinating look at Billy Graham and American politics
A highly engaged audience kept a post-lunch panel on “Race, Religion, and Media” going well past the scheduled ending time April 21 at the Associated Church Press convention in St. Louis. The panel included Leah… Read More »Lively discussion engages “Race, Religion, and Media”
“This group has the potential to make an impact,” keynote speaker Lisa Sharon Harper told religious journalists gathered in St. Louis for the annual convention of the Associated Church Press. Harper, who is Chief Church… Read More »Harper challenges journalists to recognize God’s image in all people
By Eva Stimson More than 70 Christian communicators gathered in St. Louis, Mo., April 20, for the opening of the 2016 annual convention of the Associated Church Press. The organization marked its 100th anniversary by… Read More »ACP 2016 preacher: ‘Move from your comfort zone’
The Religion Communicators Council recently honored Chris Herlinger and his co-author, Paul Jeffrey, for skillfully documenting the continuing crisis in Darfur in the book, “Where Mercy Fails — Darfur’s Struggle to Survive.” The book, published… Read More »ACP Member wins at RCC
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 VENUE: BUSCH STADIUM (Short walk from the convention hotel) JOIN ACP Veteran Kevin Shanley and watch. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs. 12:45 p.m. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp? , (314)345-9000 ————————————————- Optional… Read More »ACP 2016: Fun in St. Louis
Welcome new ACP Member Extension magazine. This venerable magazine has prevailed for 110 years. The early years were an uphill struggle. FATHER FRANCIS CLEMENT KELLEY ORGANIZED CATHOLIC EXTENSION TO BRING CHURCH TO CATHOLICS IN FRONTIER… Read More »Welcome to a “new” 110-year-old member