The Digital Communication Revolution: Changes & Challenges that Confront the Church Today
3/3 (Sat 9am – 1pm @ North Transept Hall)
Dr Calvin Chong & Mr Ray Chua
 

What is the impact of the digital communications revolution on everyday life in Singapore? What are the evolutions and transformations? This workshop will present changes that have taken place and how they impact the way we communicate with each other, our self-identity, our lifestyle choices, on parenting and outreach. Opportunity will be given for participants to identify and discuss issues arising from the digital communications revolution. We will also seek to explore possible Christian responses which can function as guides for navigating life in the digital age.

About the Speaker

Dr Calvin Chong is the Academic Dean of the School of Theology (English) at Singapore Bible College. His teaching responsibilities are in the areas of promoting engaging and effective learning experiences as well as working through contemporary issues in Christian education. His recent publications include "The Rise of the Net Generation: Implications for Educational Renewal in the Seminary Classroom" (2009) and "The Digital Communications Revolution: Changes and Challenges that Confront the Church Today" (2010), and "The Dark and Fascinating World of Playlists, Playgrounds, and Playmates" (2010). Dr Chong serves as a member of the EFOS Central Committee and is a member of the International Advisory Group of RBC Ministries.

Mr. Ray Chua was formerly Assistant Manager (Counselling/R&D) at TOUCH Cyber Wellness (TCW). His roles at TCW were to lead in the development of educational material used for cyber wellness education in schools and to lead the counselling team to help youths overcome cyber-related problems. He was also involved in cyber-wellness training of students, teachers, counsellors and parents at 22 schools, organizations and churches. He has an Honors degree in Psychology and his research thesis focused on cognitive-behavioral factors influencing online gaming overuse. Having been a computer gamer for 25 years, he has a passion to use his insights to help youths lead balanced and meaningful lives in this cyber-age. Ray is married with two daughters and worshipped at Geylang Evangelical Free Church.

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