Presbyterian Communicators Network Conference takes place in San Jose, CA with the theme of “Make Your Light Brighter”

By Nathan Young

From October 4-6, communicators from the west coast met in San Jose to worship, network, collaborate and learn about effective communication in our denomination.  The Rev. Jerry Van Marter opened with a keynote address challenging participants to make it about sharing stories.  To be a mission connected church we need to share our stories so whether it be a church in Seattle helping a church in Bay St. Louis or a church across town in Havana Cuba starting a house church we can be a light to the world in mission. 
 

Meeting together in small seminars broke the learning down into different areas from Basic Powerpoint to How to be a Welcoming Church.  Participants were sharing ideas and connecting with other in the same situations.  Other speakers also spoke on the importance of telling stories whether it be in a written medium or in a film format. 
 

I came back enriched with new ideas an new connections about being more effective in communication from a Presbytery stand point. If you have stories in your church you want to tell, let us know at the Presbytery – it will allows to share our resources and give hope to those who need it.  Thanks be to God!