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Meet Jon Walker the Go-to Guy on How-to Writing
By chris | August 28, 2007
If you want to get readers reading your newsletter, coming back to your website, or following your blog, you need to provide them content that meets their needs. Every type of ministry could benefit from adding value to their media by giving practical and resourceful information.
Freelance journalist Jon Walker will be sharing insights into writing at MinistryCOM in Nashville, September 13-14th in a breakout session called Writing As An Act Of Service. His seminar will teach you the concepts behind ‘how-to journalism,’ where the writing is focused on serving your readers in such a way that they come to view you as a reliable and supportive friend.
We asked Jon to give us the low-down on his workshop. But instead he gave us what you see read if you follow the link. 
Seriously, you need to get to know Jon Walker, he is one of my favorite people.
He has insights from years of communication leadership experience. He has experience in both Christian and secular media. Currently, a communications consultant for Rick Warren and Purpose Driven Life ministries, Jon also served as pastor of strategic communications for Saddleback Church and vice president of story for Purpose Driven Initiatives.
He is founding editor of Rick Warren’s Ministry ToolBox and the principal author for a book on Christian community, Better Together. In addition, Jon was editor-in-chief of HomeLife, the flagship magazine of LifeWay Christian Resources. He’s been a news reporter, video producer, morning-drive disc jockey, and a public affairs director. His writing has appeared in magazines and newspapers around the world.
You’ve been in a lot of roles in communication, from working as a reporter, to editing a magazine, editing Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox, etc. What is your favorite kind of work? …
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