Open Access tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008-06-26:/blog/openaccess/17 2008-10-20T14:06:41Z Movable Type 4.21-en Congratulations, Shirers! tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1606 2008-10-20T14:04:33Z 2008-10-20T14:06:41Z Jerry and Priscilla welcomed their third son, Jude Maddox, to the world on Thursday. Congratulations!! He is precious. Go to goingbeyond.com and click on "news" for a sweet picture. I hope to provide Jude with a little friend shortly--I am... Jessie Weaver Jerry and Priscilla welcomed their third son, Jude Maddox, to the world on Thursday. Congratulations!! He is precious. Go to goingbeyond.com and click on "news" for a sweet picture.

I hope to provide Jude with a little friend shortly--I am due on Sunday! AAHHH!

Love,
Jessie

]]> Talking About the Role of Marketing tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1573 2008-10-13T14:10:36Z 2008-10-13T14:16:23Z Dawn Cornelius is part of the marketing team here at LifeWay, working with the Women's team. In this video conversation, we talk about the importance of marketing in any product's release, so that churches are sure to buy the right... Aaron Linne Dawn Cornelius is part of the marketing team here at LifeWay, working with the Women's team. In this video conversation, we talk about the importance of marketing in any product's release, so that churches are sure to buy the right materials that fit their needs.

Enjoy!







]]> A Picture! tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1470 2008-09-16T14:52:05Z 2008-09-16T14:57:20Z Here's a fun picture from Priscilla's shower in Nashville a few weeks ago when she was here for Going Beyond. Thought y'all might enjoy it! I have a picture of me and Priscilla and our pregnant bellies, but next... Jessie Weaver

Here's a fun picture from Priscilla's shower in Nashville a few weeks ago when she was here for Going Beyond. Thought y'all might enjoy it! I have a picture of me and Priscilla and our pregnant bellies, but next to her I look like a hippo, so we'll refrain from letting you see that one!!

Love,
Jessie

]]> The 30,000 Foot View (from Pam Case) tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1455 2008-09-12T19:17:40Z 2008-09-12T19:21:33Z Pam Case is the director of LifeWay's Women's Ministry team, so you know that she's going to have a lot of great things to say! When we sat down for the video I had to forewarn Pam that we did... Aaron Linne Pam Case is the director of LifeWay's Women's Ministry team, so you know that she's going to have a lot of great things to say!

When we sat down for the video I had to forewarn Pam that we did have a limited recording time... and we made it in at just under 20 minutes. ;-)

If you have ever wondered how the Open Access project would be effecting not just the Going Beyond Bible Study, but our Women's resources as a whole, check out this video conversation







]]> 140 Going Beyond tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1400 2008-09-03T20:18:15Z 2008-09-03T20:22:16Z Greetings faithful Open Access users! We currently have over 140 people 'Going Beyond' in Priscilla's study. Your comments have been immensely helpful. I am amazed at your honesty and willingness to invest so much into studying God's word. Some of... Jennifer McCaman Greetings faithful Open Access users! We currently have over 140 people 'Going Beyond' in Priscilla's study. Your comments have been immensely helpful. I am amazed at your honesty and willingness to invest so much into studying God's word. Some of you just started (welcome new members) while others are further along. Be sure to check out the conversations happening in the community.

For example, In Chapter 1, Ms Mel writes:

"Recently, I became my own worst enemy when I became short-sighted. God has let me know that He wants me to take the next step in my journey of service for Him...God's Word still says that He has a plan for me and that He is still working on me - completing me. It seemed that every time someone opened their mouth to speak at church, in chapel services at work, at "Deeper Still" in Atlanta, personal Bible study, even verses written in a journal told me that God has a perfect plan to bring to completion in my life. Whatever it is, I am now fully committed to following God's plan & allowing Him to do His complete work in me."

Many other ladies actively participate and encourage each other every day. I also enjoy reading your e-mail feedback. I can't wait to see how your collaboration will enrich this study.

This weekend, a few open access team members will attend Deeper Still in Las Vegas. Please pray for Beth, Priscilla, and Kay as they share God's word to thousands of ladies. We also hope to see a few new names in the open access community.

Thank you for 'Going Beyond' with us!

Jennifer

]]> Blessed tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1399 2008-09-03T17:36:29Z 2008-09-03T17:40:10Z I've been extremely blessed this afternoon by reading over at the message board. Some quick friendships have been formed by studying God's Word together. D'Arcy, Carmen, Splendor, we are so glad to have you as part of this journey together!... Jessie Weaver I've been extremely blessed this afternoon by reading over at the message board. Some quick friendships have been formed by studying God's Word together. D'Arcy, Carmen, Splendor, we are so glad to have you as part of this journey together! I hope you will encourage your friends to join Open Access and be part of the same process.

I'm also feeling blessed right now that I am nearly 33 weeks pregnant and everything has been normal to date with me and baby Libbie. I would appreciate your prayers as I start to panic a little over having everything done by the time she gets here, and for a quick and safe delivery!

Jessie

]]> I Want to Be a Joshua tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1356 2008-08-26T13:07:00Z 2008-08-26T13:09:30Z (I've copied this from my regular blog, so there may be things you already know in here...but go with it! I am working on a HUGE deadline and needed to just copy and paste today!) I had the great privilege... Jessie Weaver (I've copied this from my regular blog, so there may be things you already know in here...but go with it! I am working on a HUGE deadline and needed to just copy and paste today!)

I had the great privilege of attending the Going Beyond conference this weekend. It is Priscilla Shirer's conference for LifeWay, a Friday night and Saturday morning deal. Your typical LifeWay conference--worship music and a fantastic speaker. Only I had never BEEN to a LifeWay women's conference before. I am not sure how this has happened, since I not only work there, I work on many of the authors' products who speak at these conferences! But I suppose they like to see me strapped in front of my computer, editing until my eyes glaze over.

Anyway, Priscilla's message about Going Beyond was about the Israelites traveling to the promised land (which is--amazingly--what her next product, Going Beyond, is about!). Saturday morning she talked about Joshua taking over from Moses as the leader of the Israelites, and their different styles. And man...I want to be Joshua. Here are her points from the Saturday morning session:

1. Act immediately in obedience to God. While Moses questioned whether God was really sure He wanted him, Moses, not say, Aaron, Joshua did exactly as he was told--both when Moses asked him to lead the army against the Amalekites and when God told him to cross the Jordan River, even though it was raging and they had to step in before the current would calm. Like Abraham when he was ordered to sacrifice Isaac, Joshua performed his duties "early the next morning." Even in the face of something scary, Joshua took action right away.

2. Joshua acted fearlessly in spite of insurmountable odds. He wasn't bogged down by fear. It's not that we won't be afraid, but we can't be claimed by a spirit of fear. Since God tells us that He doesn't give us a spirit of fear, if we have one we know it's from Satan. Priscilla shared that she usually knows when she is supposed to do something because she will be overwhelmed with fear about it!

3. Acknowledge God's presence before making a move. God commanded that the Israelites not move until they saw the Ark of the Covenant moving. They had to stay back an appropriate distance so they could see where it was going.

4. Anticipate God's miracles all around you. Joshua had confidence that God would do what He said He would do!!

I've been really feeling for a long time that I needed to be leading Bible study in my home. I've been a part of a home Bible study for a couple years and I love it. The teacher is amazing. So I've been incredibly hesitant to consider not being part of the study. But God's kept laying it on my heart that I need to do this. I do not feel like I am a gifted teacher, and that is my major issue. But I've been trying to act in obedience, and so tomorrow I start the study. I will have two girls here with me unless someone else shows up unexpectedly! I was hoping for more, but I really believe it will be what God wants it to be. Please pray for me, that I won't be held back with fear and that I will be a decent host and not hold back anyone from learning and growing.

]]> Why are we doing the Open Access project? tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1228 2008-08-01T19:41:19Z 2008-08-01T19:45:33Z This week I was able to sit down with Gary Hauk, the director of publishing for LifeWay's Church Resources Division. Gary and I talked about why we're doing the Open Access project, how it came about, and what he hopes... Aaron Linne This week I was able to sit down with Gary Hauk, the director of publishing for LifeWay's Church Resources Division. Gary and I talked about why we're doing the Open Access project, how it came about, and what he hopes we're able to learn from it.






]]> What Does a Copy Editor Do? tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1178 2008-07-18T18:22:39Z 2008-07-18T18:25:59Z As Jessie alluded to, this week I filmed a brief conversation with her about what a copy editor does during the production process. We talk a bit about the work she's done on the Going Beyond study already (as well... Aaron Linne As Jessie alluded to, this week I filmed a brief conversation with her about what a copy editor does during the production process. We talk a bit about the work she's done on the Going Beyond study already (as well as what wasn't done for the Open Access manuscript). Check it out, and get to know a bit about Jessie and what she does!







]]> Priscilla around the Web tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1171 2008-07-16T15:34:22Z 2008-07-16T15:42:45Z Ignoring the fact that I am horrified I just had to shoot a video for this site and everyone is going to see me huge and pregnant ... Here are some great posts from other blogs and sites: Pickles and... Jessie Weaver Ignoring the fact that I am horrified I just had to shoot a video for this site and everyone is going to see me huge and pregnant ...

Here are some great posts from other blogs and sites:

Pickles and Ice Cream--hello, I can relate to this! Although strangely I used to love pickles and my taste for them seems to have totally disappeared during pregnancy.

Lobster Bisque, Fried Chicken, and Waffles from the Deeper Still Blog--mmm....fried chicken...

And here's a recap of Priscilla's Deeper Still Atlanta message, which is pertinent to the Going Beyond study.

Hope those of you who have become a part of the Open Access community are enjoying and being challenged by the first few weeks of Going Beyond. We are certainly praying for you here at LifeWay and can't wait to see what you think about the study!

]]> Welcome New Members tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1101 2008-07-03T17:40:09Z 2008-07-03T18:50:38Z Welcome to our 75 new members of Open Access! We are excited about working with you! This morning I received our first two feedback e-mails for Going Beyond. I was amazed to read how two ladies responded to Priscilla's first... Jennifer McCaman Welcome to our 75 new members of Open Access! We are excited about working with you! This morning I received our first two feedback e-mails for Going Beyond. I was amazed to read how two ladies responded to Priscilla's first chapter, "Shackle Free." These ladies gave excellent examples of how the Enemy loves to distract us, but God's word is our anchor. I'm already encouraged to see how different experiences and perspectives will shape this resource. I've also browsed the Open Access community and I'm blown away by the members who are sharing their struggles and encouraging each other. If you recently joined the Open Access team, get involved by posting your comments on the community or by using the private e-mail address. Thank you for being part of this experience. We are excited to hear from you and watch God work through this study. --Jennifer

]]> It's Here! tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1056 2008-06-27T16:33:18Z 2008-06-27T16:39:07Z We are so excited that Open Access is live and will really be introduced to the public tonight or tomorrow at Deeper Still in Atlanta. I feel like we've given birth and are giving her a little debutante party! It... Jessie Weaver We are so excited that Open Access is live and will really be introduced to the public tonight or tomorrow at Deeper Still in Atlanta. I feel like we've given birth and are giving her a little debutante party!

It is a little nervewrecking, of course, since this is an entirely new process. Will anyone subscribe? Will they post to the discussion forum? Will I have embarassed myself by letting poor editing out in the public? I keep trying to remind myself that it IS a rough draft and everyone should know that. But still...

I hope you're excited about digging into Going Beyond and discovering your own promised land. I know we're thrilled to hear feedback from all of you!

Jessie Weaver, copy editor

]]> A Peek Inside Our Meetings tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.1030 2008-06-24T21:51:25Z 2008-06-24T21:59:38Z One of the things we want to do with Open Access is not only give a chance to help create the Going Beyond product, but also give a glimpse into the processes that make up our product development. At out... Aaron Linne One of the things we want to do with Open Access is not only give a chance to help create the Going Beyond product, but also give a glimpse into the processes that make up our product development. At out last Open Access meeting, I brought along my camcorder to film a bit of what goes on around the meeting table. I cut the hour-long meeting down to the highlights, but I'm sure you'll be able to pick up on some of the conversations we're having.

Sure, it's not the most exciting thing in the world (it is, after all, just a meeting), but you'll get to see a bit about how we get things done and resolve outstanding issues. There's also a few hints sprinkled in about our future plans for the product and process. Enjoy!







]]> What is Going Beyond about, anyway? tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.988 2008-06-12T19:26:51Z 2008-06-12T19:27:30Z Of the two million Israelites who received God's invitation to experience Him in the promised land, only two actually enjoyed fulfillment of the promise. Likewise, millions of modern-day Christians have the promise, but only a few walk into their promised... Jessie Weaver Of the two million Israelites who received God's invitation to experience Him in the promised land, only two actually enjoyed fulfillment of the promise. Likewise, millions of modern-day Christians have the promise, but only a few walk into their promised land. In this six-session study, Priscilla Shirer will encourage readers to be among those who see the goodness of God in their lives, live beyond their circumstances, and expect to see God move in supernatural and miraculous ways every day. Participants will travel with the children of Israel out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and finally into the promised land. Along the way, they will find God's purpose for the journey. Following the two who crossed the Jordan and entered Canaan, women will receive direction on how to "go beyond" into their promised land.

]]> One of those days... tag:blogs.lifeway.com,2008:/blog/openaccess//17.968 2008-06-09T15:38:02Z 2008-06-09T15:38:52Z Ever have one of those days? Thursday started out fine. I came into the office, settled in, and got to work putting in Priscilla's edits on session 2 of Open Access (we're still calling it Going Beyond around the office,... Jessie Weaver Ever have one of those days?

Thursday started out fine. I came into the office, settled in, and got to work putting in Priscilla's edits on session 2 of Open Access (we're still calling it Going Beyond around the office, unsure of final title yet). The editor-in-chief of the project, Dale, and I had met with her on Monday to discuss sessions 1 through 5; and I was anxious to get all those changes in so we can be sure to have that PDF ready by end of June!

So I worked all Thursday morning, with a brief visitor to the chiropractor thrown in ... my 20-week pregnant back has not been agreeing with me! About lunchtime, though, I noticed that the file would not let me save. It wouldn't let me check it back into our system. Something I probably should have noticed a few hours beforehand! And after I called our technical specialist, I got the oh-so-pleasant news that I would have to redo everything I had done that morning.

I had meetings in the afternoon, which required sitting in a hard chair for over an hour. By the time the meeting was over, my back was screaming and I still wanted to cry over the hours of work I had lost. The fact that I can barely sleep at night did not help my phenomenal attitude! To make matters worse, I had company coming in Thursday night and had left my husband home to do the cleaning ... no telling what would be done/not done when I got home.

By Friday morning, life was OK again. But it was SO one of those days. I should have just stayed in bed. ☺

--Jessie, copy editor

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