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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- First Baptist Church of Washington
will offer a leadership series, "Faith and the Media" from 7 to 8 p.m. each
Wednesday in February in its sanctuary at 1328 16th St. NW.
Top journalists, leaders and influencers will share useful information,
insights and experiences about todays intersection of faith and news. The
four-week series will examine how news stories involving faith are approached
and why religion is increasingly becoming part of traditionally secular
stories. Other questions to be discussed are how reporters and leaders can
ensure faith is reported on fairly and how leaders can talk about faith
effectively and responsibly.
On Feb. 1, journalists Jody Hassett, formerly with ABC World News; Alan
Cooperman of The Washington Post; John DeDakis of CNN; and Rob Marus of the
Associated Baptist Press will discuss "Christianity and the Media." On Feb.
8, the topic is "Radical Islam and the Media," featuring Dr. Paul Marshall,
senior fellow at Freedom House, Americas oldest human rights organization.
On Feb. 15, Melissa Rogers, former executive director of the Pew Forum on
Religion and Public Life; Dr. Stanley Carlson-Thies, formerly of the White
House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; Eric Sapp, former aide
to Rep. David Price (D-NC); and everyday American Todd Elliott will discuss
"Talking about Faith with the Media." On Feb. 22, Wesley Pippert, director of
the Missouri School of Journalisms Washington Program and former United Press
International correspondent, will speak about "Faith, Media and Leaders."
"We became interested in this topic when we learned that our city is home
to more than 15,000 media outlets," FBC Pastor James G. Somerville said. "We
also recognize that many leading newsmakers work in Washington. We wanted to
offer a valuable forum about a timely, important topic for these audiences."
The audience may ask questions during each program and meet speakers at a
reception following. Anyone interested is invited to visit
http://www.firstbaptistdc.org, or make reservations by e-mailing
faith&media@firstbaptistdc.org or calling (202) 387-2206 ext. 5.
SOURCE: Founded in 1802, the First Baptist Church of the City of
Washington, D.C., is a congregation of Baptist tradition and ecumenical
perspective.
Reporters contact: Beth Gibson, (214) 674-5131, or
faith&media@firstbaptistdc.org, or Dr. Jim Somerville, (202) 387-2206 x241.
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