16th September, 2008 Nairobi, Kenya- ‘stand-up against the communication challenges of time, to remain relevant’- was the message from Mr. Bright Mawuodor Finance Director at the AACC at the opening of the Christian communicator’s workshop in Nairobi.
He lamented that- ‘the church is crying for Christian Communicators who wont report on past events’. The workshop brings together participants from 15 countries to Nairobi under auspice of All African Council of Churches to share learn and develop ways of addressing challenges facing Christian communicators in Africa.
In his opening devotion Dr. Lobule reflecting from Mathew 12:12 said-‘we need to reconcile diversity in ecumenical messages’. He went further to say that the biblical text touches all humanity irrespective of Nationality, race, culture. Adding that one part of the body in Christ cannot discard another. He urged communicators to be focused on co-operation to enhance unity within the ecumenical circles.
Dr. Lobule concluded by emphasizing the importance of communicators working together since we are all different but need each other.
Mrs. Mbare Kioni -AACC director for Communication, Advocacy and Research reminded the participants-‘global communication trend calls for new approach for communicating ecumenical stories’. Noting that appropriate communication is vital in communicating within our churches.
AACC Assembly starts in Maputo, Mozambique from 7-12 December, 2008 under the theme : Africa, step forth in Faith’.
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