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Our
purpose
is to encourage all to make a decided effort to lift the cross of Jesus in their
daily lives. It is our goal to provide ideas and resources to help you “lift
the cross” as an individual and as you gather with like-minded followers in
groups. Together we make a movement. As we “lift” Jesus Christ and
His cross work the world will be changed.
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THE CHRISTIAN JOURNAL
| The Christian Journal Themes and Deadlines for 2008 info@thechristianjournal.org 1032 W Main, Medford, OR 97501 (541) 773-4004 |
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JANUARY Theme: Kingdom Copy Deadline: Dec 15 Ad Deadline: December 20 Print Date: January 2 |
FEBRUARY Theme: Wisdom Copy Deadline: Jan 15 Ad Deadline: January 20 Print Date: January 31 |
MARCH Theme: Power Copy Deadline: Feb 15 Ad Deadline: February 20 Print Date: February 29 |
APRIL Theme: Purpose Copy Deadline: March 15 Ad Deadline: March 20 Print Date: March 31 |
MAY Theme: Trust Copy Deadline: April 15 Ad Deadline: April 20 Print Date: April 30 |
JUNE Theme: Repentance Copy Deadline: May 15 Ad Deadline: May 20 Print Date: May 31 |
JULY Theme: Wealth Copy Deadline: June 15 Ad Deadline: June 20 Print Date: June 30 |
AUGUST Theme: Generosity Copy Deadline: July 15 Ad Deadline: July 20 Print Date: July 31 |
SEPTEMBER Theme: Holy Spirit Copy Deadline: Aug 15 Ad Deadline: August 20 Print Date: August 29 |
OCTOBER Theme: Change Copy Deadline: Sept 15 Ad Deadline: Sept 20 Print Date: Sept 30 |
NOVEMBER Theme: Courage Copy Deadline: Oct 15 Ad Deadline: October 20 Print Date: October 31 |
DECEMBER Theme: Legacy Copy Deadline: Nov 15 Ad Deadline: Nov 20 Print Date: Dec 1 |
There are two target audiences for The Christian Journal.
First, there is the Christian population. This includes both active and inactive believers. The active Christians will find strength in reading the articles of encouragement and will discover a new desire to support and network with the various ministries. The inactive Christian will be encouraged to allow new life to come to his or her Christian walk. They will be able to find a church or ministry to connect with and find the joy of following and serving Christ.
Second, there is the non-Christian population. The Christian Journal is designed to be a resource of Christian character. As the interested reader discovers how God has worked in the lives of others, he or she will begin to believe that God can work in his or her life. They will discover a God who cares and has plans for His people. As the non-Christian is interested he will find ministries to connect with and/or churches to discover.
ABOUT
THE CHRISTIAN JOURNAL
The Christian Journal began in 1998 as The
Christian Quarterly. It was started in the Rogue Valley
by Ralph Bagley, and published every three months -- hence the name, The
Christian Quarterly.
In the summer of 2000 Chad McComas took over editorship from Ralph as Ralph began to concentrate all his efforts into developing Christian video games. The Christian Quarterly continued to be a quarterly publication until February 2002 when it became The Christian Journal. The Journal is published monthly and is distributed in Southern Oregon and Northern California. This includes Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, Klamath Falls, Yreka and surrounding cities and towns. Individual issue circulation is 15,000 There is no fee for The Christian Journal except for mailed subscriptions of $20 a year. Advertisements cover the costs of printing, distribution and contract work.
ABOUT
WRITING
The Christian Journal solicits articles
of encouragement and hope. These articles need to be uplifting and
point to a God of grace, love and acceptance. Each article needs
to inspire the reader to reconnect with God and his faith.
The Journal is not interested in:
1. Theological Articles intended to prove a point or teaching. These article produce division and judgement.
2. Positional Articles to disprove another group of Christians.
3. Articles that preach at other Christians. A good example of this is when the author writes you instead of "we." Authors need to include themselves in the teaching.
4. Ministry articles about organizations outside our reading area.
Scripture is highly encouraged in articles. Reprinting the scripture is important so that readers don't have to look it up to discover the writer's point. Readers need to be pointed to Jesus Christ and the Word (Bible).
CATAGORIES
OF WRITING
The Christian Journal is looking for articles
in the following catagories:
1. General Articles of Hope
2. Specific Articles on the them of the issue
3. Specific Testimonies
4. Spotlight on local ministries
5. Articles of interest on Christian personalities
6. Book Reviews
7. Book selections on -theme- of the issue
8. Poems/Songs
9. Art Work and Cartoons
10. Children's Stories
ARTICLE
SPECIFICS
Articles can be 400-900 words in length. The average article is around
600 words. Articles can be sent to our email address info@thechristianjournal.org.
or sent to us on disk to our mailing address. Articles and disks will
not be returned. There is limited payment for articles at this time. All
materials are to be sent to The Christian Journal office
at 1032 W Main, Medford, Oregon 97501. Be sure to include your return
address so we can send you finished copies of the issue you are printed
in.
EDITING
The Christian Journal staff reserves the
right to edit all materials sent and received.
CONTACT
US
Feel free to call us (541) 773-4004 for issue themes or with any questions
you may have.
CONTACT US
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