Friday, February 1, 2008

PBS Frontline Special : Growing Up Online

PBS aired a special on Tuesday, January 22nd entitled, “Growing Up Online: Just How Radicallly is the Internet Transforming the Experience of Childhood?” This program was extremely beneficial for me as the Youth Minister here at Hazel Dell Christian Church and I’m sure it would prove to be beneficial for you as a parent, grandparent or anyone who has an interest in student culture.

Every person who has been called by God to reach out to students – youth workers, parents, grandparents, pastors, educators – is a cross-cultural missionary, whether he/she realizes it or not. In today’s emerging and rapidly changing culture (both postmodern and whatever else lies over the horizon), it’s increasingly necessary for people involved in the lives of youth to not only know God’s Story, but also to know and understand the rapidly changing culture context in which it 's to be told.

WFYI TV 20 - CHANNEL 20

PBS is offering "Online" viewing of the program. Here is the web address for additional details:

Growing Up Online

Working hard to keep up with the ever-changing student culture

Jimmy Scott, Student Pastor