1 May, 2024
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Lincoln Christian Institute Will Continue after LCU Closes (Plus News Briefs)

Lincoln Christian University shared a lengthy post on Facebook about their plans to continue the Lincoln Bible Institute even after LCU closes at the end of May. . . . Also briefs from Milligan University, Delta (Colo.) Christian Church, Financial Planning Ministry, and obituary information for Jonathon Roy Stedman.

Historic Canton, Ohio, Church to Open New Campus

After two years of strong growth, First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio, is expanding. The historic church—once led by P. H. Welshimer—hopes to open its first campus location this fall. The church in November spent $2.1 million on a 33,000-square-foot building on 5 acres on the southwest side of Canton. . . .

StoneBridge, IDES Helping with Tornado Recovery in Omaha Area

StoneBridge Christian Church and International Disaster Emergency Service are teaming to help with recovery efforts in the Elkhorn, Neb., area. That Omaha suburb is one of many areas ravaged by tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and other states over the weekend. . . .

Ministry Help Wanted

Recent postings: Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon, Pa., is seeking a full-time worship minister. Lycoming Christian Church in Linden, Pa., is seeking a minister of children, youth, and young adults. Michigan City (Ind.) Christian Church needs a senior minister. Impact Christian Church (Moon Township, Pa.) looks to hire an executive pastor. And more . . .

Fifth Person Arrested in Deaths of Kansas Women

A fifth person has been arrested on charges in the deaths of two women from Hugoton, Kan. Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, a minister’s wife, went missing March 30 and were found dead on an Oklahoma farm April 14. . . .

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Cloned in God’s Image’ (1984)

“In one sense Christians are clones,” Virgil Felton wrote in 1984. “We are cloned in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). We are cloned by a new birth (John 3:5). We are cloned as new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17). . . .”

News Briefs for April 24

Bob Vernon, 97, an Ozark Bible College graduate who, with his brothers, was a pioneer in Christian television broadcasting, died April 14. . . . David and Dolly Nicholson are retiring after decades of service. . . . A “Kelley Family Benefit Fund” has been established . . . plus more.

Your Later Years Can Be Greater Years!

In his new book, “Not Too Old,” Christian Standard contributing editor David Faust explains how “your later years can be greater years.” In the book, David encourages readers to continue to “bear fruit in old age” (Psalm 92:14) . . .

In This Issue

Now More than Ever, Christian Colleges Matter

Here are three reasons we need stronger Restoration Movement colleges, now more than ever. . . .

Baptism: The Healing Plunge into Jesus’ Plea for Unity

I wondered, “What could I do as a local church pastor to exalt Christ, proclaim gospel truths, and heal hardened and hurting hearts?” . . .

Let God Speak: Restoring the Practice of the Public Reading of Scripture

When God’s people let God speak, lives are changed. . . .

Raising the Strongest Generation

The Youth Worldview Ministry of Connection Pointe Christian Church

A Church-Planting Church: The Legacy and Impact of East 91st Street Christian Church

E91’s church-planting impact and legacy have added mightily to the Restoration Movement’s tremendous growth. . . .

The Christian Standard Church Report for 2023: The New Normal?

The pandemic caused some churches to refocus or redefine their ministry practices. . . .

+ The Lookout

May 5 Study | Integrity

The apostle Paul experienced unjustified criticism of his integrity from the church in Corinth. . . .

April 28 Study | Resurrection

The resurrection (both Jesus’ and ours) makes a mockery of death. It is the ultimate joke on the devil. . . .

April 21 Study | Love

Who would deny that love is one of the largest (if not the largest) themes of Scripture? It is the most descriptive characteristic of God himself (1 John 4:8). . . .

April 14 Study | Spiritual Gifts

Every Christian has received grace (charis) and therefore has been given gifts (or charisma) from the Holy Spirit to be used in ministry in the body of Christ. . . .

April 7 Study | God’s Wisdom

There is a mind-boggling profundity in the message of the cross. What seems to be a picture of weakness actually is the only true power to get us home to God. . . .

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