Christian Media Forum Feedback

Dear Friend and Colleague in the Media, Arts and Entertainment in South Africa!

(We do apologize for the delay in the feedback of the meeting, but here it is.)

Another successful Christian Media Forum event was held on the 12th of November 2009 in the Western Cape. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to be there, and we encourage those who couldn’t make it to please attend the next event in order not to miss out on decisive details and inspiring fellowship.

The general vision and functionality of the Christian Media & Arts Forum was discussed between the people present.  During the introduction it was clear that we as passionate individuals should answer God’s call in claiming back the media industry with professionalism and integrity.

The Christian Media Forum will be a networking platform / community where a growing amount of Christians involved in the media industry can come together and share what God is doing in their lives, ask for advice or share their knowledge with others.

This is a call for all like minded individuals who are dedicated to take back the airwaves and media for the Kingdom of God to stand in unity and make an impact in the world with their faith in Jesus Christ. You can be a part of the Christian Media & Arts Forum, whether you are a scriptwriter, producer, filmmaker, distributor, actor, director, editor, songwriter, musician, radio DJ or author who is passionate about advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ through the media and arts.

Below follows the points of discussion and conclusions made:

The Vision of the Forum:

• A networking platform to cultivate, nurture and edify fellow believers, to bring transformation through media and arts as well as being the voice of the Christians in the industry.

The Mission/Objectives of the Forum:

• Project Endorsement / Facilitation / Tenders / Notices.
• To have a growing national database of Christians in the media industry. database accessibility (Each member to have a short profile and links, provincial and national).
• Facilitating various projects.
• To infiltrate the secular sphere in a Godly way.
• To challenge Christians in the industry to operate ethically and professionally.
• To be trendsetters in the industry.
• Various workshops.
• To be an International Contact point within SA.
• Endorsement and Support for projects.
• Redefining the role media and arts should play in our society.
• Equipping and educating the church on the role media plays and how to use it effectively for ministry.
• To cultivate a sharing atmosphere.
• Producing widespread resources to equip people involved in media and arts.

The Name of the Forum (Suggestions):

• Christian Media & Arts Forum
• Beacon
• Light Beacon
• SANTO (Spanish word for Holy / set-apart)
• Kingdom Minded Media Forum
• Kingdom Media Forum
• Christian Media Forum
• Media Army
• Salt And light Forum

Christian Media Forum Committee:

There was decided that a National committee should be established in order for the forum to operate effectively. Current members can nominate themselves or any other reliable candidate. The nominee should be willing to dedicate their time and work on a voluntary basis and would need to be committed in order to keep the forum running.

The board will consist of the following positions:

1. Chairperson
2. Treasurer
3. Project Co-ordinator and Development
4. Database Management & IT
5. PR & Communication: Internal communications, minutes, Creative Writing, Language, External communications & Marketing
6. Funding & Sponsorship
7. Theological / Biblical Perspective Overseer
8. Event Organizing

Please note that nominations or any other suggestions have to be given through by 1 December 2009, we want to be proactive and get the ball rolling as soon as possible and have the structure in place for 2010!

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Operational:

• Monthly Meetings in the different Provinces.
• Next meeting to be in Gauteng.
• Regular e-mail communication updates as the need arises and been determined by the committee.
• It was suggested that we also register the Forum as an NPO / Association in South Africa with a website and affiliation with other companies, institutions and organizations.
• The Chairperson, Project Co-ordinator and Funding & Sponsorship committee members will then also be the registered persons on the NPO.
• A Bank Account will also be opened in the name of the forum, the chairperson, the project Co-ordinator and Funding & Sponsorship members will be the signatures.
• A Policy will be formulated to guide the forums support and endorsement of projects and campaigns.

Membership fees:

Any further advice regarding membership fees is still open for discussion. The following recommendations were made:

• It was decided that there will be yearly fees for all members.
• A national fee of R 450.00 - Per Year for an Individual.
• A provincial fee of R 250.00 - Per Year for and Individual for a single province.
• Company fees vs. Individual fee will be discussed.
• Members will pay a smaller fee per event where non-members will pay more per event.
• A fee needs to be charged to assist with the running of the website and events nationally.
• The national and provincial membership will determine the level of access to information, networking and exposure.

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