School of Field Journalism

In January next year an exciting opportunity is being offered in Muizenberg, South Africa. The School of Field Journalism has been created for DTS graduates and will be run by AfriCom, the Communication Team for YWAM in Africa.

Martial Dansou, the school leader who hails from Benin, notes:

"The media holds a position of great influence in our society. Television, newspapers and radio all battle for our attention … and so often the stories being told are stories of the many desperate situations around the world. We can forget that in the midst of hardship and struggle God is at work. In communities worldwide people are coming to experience the transforming power of His love, often through others who compassionately serve their needs. Youth With A Mission is in a unique position to positively influence people all around the world, and to hear the stories of how God is at work even in the most troubling of circumstances."

Each week on the school we will tackle a practical subject, such as writing skills, investigative journalism, photography, television and radio. In addition we will spend time developing our understanding of African history, the role of journalism in missions and what it means to have a biblical worldview.

The 12 weeks of lectures will be followed by a 2 month Field Assignment in East Africa, which will be an opportunity to put newly acquired skills and knowledge into action.

Our goal is to impart to students a passion for God-centered journalism and to equip them with skills to be effective in this arena. Not only do we desire to graduate students with the ability to tell stories from God's perspective, but we trust that they will develop a deeper appreciation for the part these stories can play in the effectiveness of missions worldwide.

By telling these stories we become part of God's redemptive work; we declare His glory as it shines forth even in places of darkness. Hope rises up as people hear such stories. For some it is hope that their lives, too, can be renewed; for others, that they can become part of seeing transformation by getting involved through prayer or action; still others will be encouraged to give financially to God's work because they have hope that real change can take place.

Miranda, leader of the AfriCom team and co-leader for the school, says:

"It is our hope that a number of graduates will return to other parts of Africa to become involved in our communication strategy for YWAM across the continent."

YWAM-AfriCom
P O Box 330
Muizenberg 7950
South Africa
T: 00 27 (0) 21 788 73 45

Email: ywamafricom@gmail.com
Blog: http://commsteamafrica.blogspot.com/

The School of Field Journalism START DATE: 5 January 2009 LOCATION: Muizenberg, South Africa CONTACT: ywamsofj@gmail.com
In January next year an exciting opportunity is being offered in Muizenberg, South Africa. The School of Field Journalism has been created for DTS graduates and will be run by AfriCom, the Communication Team for YWAM in Africa. Martial Dansou, the school leader who hails from Benin, notes: "The media holds a position of great influence in our society. Television, newspapers and radio all battle for our attention … and so often the stories being told are stories of the many desperate situations around the world. We can forget that in the midst of hardship and struggle God is at work. In communities worldwide people are coming to experience the transforming power of His love, often through others who compassionately serve their needs. Youth With A Mission is in a unique position to positively influence people all around the world, and to hear the stories of how God is at work even in the most troubling of circumstances." Each week on the school we will tackle a practical subject, such as writing skills, investigative journalism, photography, television and radio. In addition we will spend time developing our understanding of African history, the role of journalism in missions and what it means to have a biblical worldview. The 12 weeks of lectures will be followed by a 2 month Field Assignment in East Africa, which will be an opportunity to put newly acquired skills and knowledge into action. Our goal is to impart to students a passion for God-centered journalism and to equip them with skills to be effective in this arena. Not only do we desire to graduate students with the ability to tell stories from God's perspective, but we trust that they will develop a deeper appreciation for the part these stories can play in the effectiveness of missions worldwide. By telling these stories we become part of God's redemptive work; we declare His glory as it shines forth even in places of darkness. Hope rises up as people hear such stories. For some it is hope that their lives, too, can be renewed; for others, that they can become part of seeing transformation by getting involved through prayer or action; still others will be encouraged to give financially to God's work because they have hope that real change can take place. Miranda, leader of the AfriCom team and co-leader for the school, says: "It is our hope that a number of graduates will return to other parts of Africa to become involved in our communication strategy for YWAM across the continent." YWAM-AfriCom P O Box 330 Muizenberg 7950 South Africa T: 00 27 (0) 21 788 73 45 Email: ywamafricom@gmail.com Blog: http://commsteamafrica.blogspot.com/