Kicking Myself Right Now
I am so mad at myself right now. I messed up on what was a really great opportunity. You see, there was this call for papers a few weeks ago and I had been debating about whether to do the abstract in the hopes of being selected to present my paper on mobile tech and ministry (in progress, no sneak peeks just yet). But as I was sending the abstract out to a few folks this evening, I realized that the due date for the abstract submission was the 10th (a full three days ago!!!).
I sent the abstract immediately to the people that it has to go to, without getting any type of feedback at all. I do hope that the subject matter is such that they do approve my abstract. I really would like to see if writing an academic-type paper/presentaiton is something that I can do (never did it before, so I just don't know).
The really bad part was that I was so hyped about this after talking to Rebecca today. She is not so much the techie but said that it did interest her (she got a sneak peek of part two). Here's hoping that something happens. Below is the abstract for those who are interested in what I am writing about:
Exploring the Training of the Mobile Minister within Mobile Technology
The paper takes detailed look at the oncoming uses of mobile technology as a social and lifestyle element for ministerial pursuits on local and global levels. By first looking at the historical changes in communication technology as it has pertained to the Christian church, one assumes then that the Internet and mobile computer technology is next to take a foothold within informational and applications-based services and programs performed by the Christian church. This is not a separate course from the original mission of the Christian church to share the Gospel and good service (Matthew 28: 18-20, New Testament), but this paper aims to show that a rededication to that original vision within the range of mobile technology will have far reaching effects in making permanent the positive benefits of the Internet and mobile technology throughout all levels of society and culture. The significance of this realization on the part of the Christian church gives a much needed frame of reference to the current generations of people who did not grow up within the confines of Christian-led church societal norms of the church's relevancy in day-to-day matters, and also positions the Christian church as a standards bearer of the moral and ethical aspects of computing that consumerism cannot (by its very design) contain.
I sent the abstract immediately to the people that it has to go to, without getting any type of feedback at all. I do hope that the subject matter is such that they do approve my abstract. I really would like to see if writing an academic-type paper/presentaiton is something that I can do (never did it before, so I just don't know).
The really bad part was that I was so hyped about this after talking to Rebecca today. She is not so much the techie but said that it did interest her (she got a sneak peek of part two). Here's hoping that something happens. Below is the abstract for those who are interested in what I am writing about:
Exploring the Training of the Mobile Minister within Mobile Technology
The paper takes detailed look at the oncoming uses of mobile technology as a social and lifestyle element for ministerial pursuits on local and global levels. By first looking at the historical changes in communication technology as it has pertained to the Christian church, one assumes then that the Internet and mobile computer technology is next to take a foothold within informational and applications-based services and programs performed by the Christian church. This is not a separate course from the original mission of the Christian church to share the Gospel and good service (Matthew 28: 18-20, New Testament), but this paper aims to show that a rededication to that original vision within the range of mobile technology will have far reaching effects in making permanent the positive benefits of the Internet and mobile technology throughout all levels of society and culture. The significance of this realization on the part of the Christian church gives a much needed frame of reference to the current generations of people who did not grow up within the confines of Christian-led church societal norms of the church's relevancy in day-to-day matters, and also positions the Christian church as a standards bearer of the moral and ethical aspects of computing that consumerism cannot (by its very design) contain.
posted by Antoine @ 9/13/2006 11:26:00 PM
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