Sean Frankling

Mild-mannered reporter. Currently writing for the Anglican Journal ( occasional freelancing for the Toronto Star

[anglicanjournal @anglicanjournal]

Commission asks: Time to axe General Synod, Journal? "We are all grappling with huge structures that made sense at the height of Christendom, but are now vulnerable." https://t.co/Y3Uhe6WwZi

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

Finally (for now) that attrition seems to result in a drop in familiarity with religion in general. So how do you outreach to people who don't know what you're talking about? Some sources say the key is to start with those already in the pews. https://t.co/CRsc5JN5A2

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

This past year I wrote a series on Anglican churches' ability to form relationships outside their walls:
What works? What doesn't? What are the lessons for a church facing a record of historic decline and a future of major restructuring?

Collecting that work in 1 thread:

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

That's backed up by a study from Wycliffe College which shows the most common factor in self-reported converts was friendship with a Christian.
It also shows no downturn in conversions in 50 years, suggesting decline is from attrition, not lost growth. https://t.co/6NxZPw7ciB

[anglicanjournal @anglicanjournal]

#SpoilerAlert: Is it a spoiler if based on a book which came out nearly 2000 years ago? Staff writer Sean Frankling looks at how @thechosentv brings biblical figures to life with depth and relatability, challenging traditional depictions. #thechosen https://t.co/KyfdBYFRJC

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

@CBR @PhillipKJohnson @DCComics I grew up to write for newspapers myself because I saw Superman the movie at a formative age and wanted to be just like Clark, so as you can imagine, that aspect means a lot to me.

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

@CBR @PhillipKJohnson @DCComics How do you think about the role of the Daily Planet, its staff and the work of being a reporter as a narrative element and a daily endeavour in Clark Kent's life?

[Nora Loreto @NoLore]

Here is a thread specifically for journalists.

Have you talked with average people about fake news recenelty? If no, I have and here's what I'm realizing.

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

The first major story in what may be a series on #ACCtoo's open letter and the Anglican Church of Canada's response to allegations leadership breached the privacy of sexual misconduct survivors.

[anglicanjournal @anglicanjournal]

In response to the #ACCtoo letter, CoGS commits the Church to do better, but critics say its response falls short. https://t.co/y6xpaMZBY7

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

@TenzinChoedon Hi there, I found your wallet on the street today and looked up your name using the ID. If you DM me, I'd be happy to discuss how I can quickly and safely get it back to you.

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

Here's my story on the pandemic and mental health in this today's @TorontoStar business section. Did my best to acknowledge that accessing to mental health resources is harder for some than for others: https://t.co/cDfEpufYMT

[Upstream Lab @upstreamlab]

This article in the @TorontoStar by @SeanFrankling highlights the economic impacts of COVID especially within the most vulnerable and lowest earning segment of the workforce. They are more likely to have lost jobs/hours and less likely to return to work. https://t.co/j0trxbHdAE

[Michelle German @michellebgerman]

It was great to speak to
@SeanFrankling
last week on the complexities of COVID recovery - looking beyond the economics to the human experience. https://t.co/YGA4R7bP7d #topoli
@TorontoStar
#equity

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

This was published in the Star a few weeks ago now, but I'm still jazzed about it and finally checking my twitter so here: https://t.co/XIIOaxbdYO

[Sean Frankling @SeanFrankling]

Thrilled that I can truthfully add the phrase "mild-mannered reporter" to my Twitter bio.