(posted 6-25-08)
Lockland Christian Church, Cincinnati, OH, will celebrate her 75th anniversary October 4 and 5. Former ministers and associate/youth ministers and members are invited to attend. For more information, contact Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill St., Cincinnati, OH 45215 or Locklandcc@aol.com.

(posted 6-25-08)
West Lima Church of Christ, La Farge, WI, will host a 140^th anniversary celebration Sept. 21. Activities will include a 1 p.m. kickoff (with dove release) followed by lunch, music, games, fun, and fellowship. Call the church at (608) 625-4266 for more information.

(posted 6-25-08)
Bill R. Worrell, senior minister with Center Christian Church, Mays, IN, began his 12th year of ministry July 6.

(posted 6-23-08)
Bill and Iola Irwin of Trego, WI, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 23. The Irwins met while students at Minnesota Bible College, and later transferred to Ozark Bible College, where Bill graduated in 1952. They served in ministry with churches in Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

(posted 6-23-08)
In June, Southland Christian Church, Lexington, KY, recognized two staff members for 30-plus years of service. Garrett Stephens, the “second half” minister who helps meet the needs of senior adults, has served with Southland for 32 years. Brewster McLeod, who leads Southland’s access ministry for mentally and physically challenged youths and adults, has been with the church for 30 years. McLeod started as a summer intern and served many years as youth minister, later serving in family ministry.

(posted 6-19-08)
On July 11, Kevin and Denice Blew will begin their 26th year as homeparents with Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch, Clarence, MO.

(posted 6-12-08)
Elva and L. Palmer Young celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary April 23. Dr. Young served as president of Kentucky Christian University for 12 years. The couple have three children: James, a retired Air Force chaplain; Betty, a retired registered nurse; and Robert, assistant to the president of Milligan College.

(posted 6-5-08)
Colegio Biblico founders Harland and Frances Cary will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary June 7 at Frances Cary Cafeteria on the Eagle Pass, TX, campus. After establishing Colegio Biblico in 1945 and making it their full-time ministry for 30 years, the Carys spent time in Guatemala working on reconstruction, helped construct Cambodian Christian Church in Dallas, Texas, helped put up a church building in Chile, and sponsored three Asiatic families. They have put their lives into the work of Colegio Biblico and would like for it to be financially stable when they are called home. Send congratulations or donations to Colegio Biblico, 264 N. Brazos St., Eagle Pass, TX 78852.

(posted 6-5-08)
Marge Craig began her 29th year as stewardship associate at Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch, Shelbina, MO, on July 1.

(posted 6-5-08)
Good News Productions, International, has recognized three staff members for reaching special milestones of service this past year. David O’Grady has completed 10 years in GNPI’s Church Relations Department. Lou Schierbeck has served 10 years as part of the Production Department. For five years Bob Nunnally has overseen Internet communications for GNPI.

(posted 5-23-08)
The West Union (OH) Church of Christ plans to celebrate her 50th anniversary from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 29. There will be a potluck dinner after morning worship but before the program. All former ministers and members are invited to attend. For more information, call the church at (937) 544-2824 or e-mail Wucc1@verizon.net. The church is located at 270 Lloyd Road.

(posted 5-23-08)
On June 18, Mike and Teresa Beauregard will begin their second year as homeparents at Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch, Clarence, MO.             

(posted 5-7-08)
In April, Tim Snyder celebrated his 10th year serving with South Main Street Church of Christ, Bethesda, OH. In June, the church will celebrate her 140^th anniversary. The church, which is in a building campaign, is planning a name change to Bethesda Christian Church.

(posted 5-2-08)
Gary and Becki Pearson completed 25 years of ministry with Westminster (MD) Church of Christ on April 17. Gary was also recently elected secretary of the board of directors for the European Evangelistic Society.

(posted 4-21-08)
On March 16, Elton and Edna Carlson celebrated their 60th anniversary of ministering to Christian churches and churches of Christ. The Carlsons began in ministry with Cowden Lake Church of Christ, Coral, MI, on March 14, 1948. They have since served congregations in Michigan, Illinois, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and—currently—with the Christian church in Griffin, IN, where they are beginning their ninth year. The couple have served on several mission trips to both Pakistan and Russia. They have seven children, all of them active in congregations, with two sons serving in ministry: Daniel at Sumner, IL, and Timothy at Johnson City, TN. A reception in their honor took place March 16 at Griffin Christian Church; it was sponsored by their children and the church.

(posted 4-10-08)
Letitia-Jane Benjamin recently began her 13th year with the National Church Growth Research Center, Washington, D.C. She also coordinates the 80 directors who work with the Safety Net Program.

(posted 4-10-08)
Lanis Eugene Kineman is beginning his seventh year as director of visitation with the National Church Growth Research Center and the Safety Net Program. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Arizona during the winter and spend summers in Indiana. Contact him for mission speaking through the center at P.O. Box 16575, Washington, D.C., or call (703) 471-0300.

(posted 4-10-08)
Tim Craig began his ninth year as stewardship officer with Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch, Shelbina, MO, on May 15.

(posted 3-26-08)
The Welcome (OH) Church of Christ in Holmes County plans to celebrate her 175th anniversary Sept. 7. The church invites all past and present members and their guests to attend. Food will be served from 12:30 to 5:30 followed by a 6 p.m. service that includes past ministers of the church. Period dress is welcome and there will be 1800s-style games for the kids. For more information, contact Gary Paddock at (330) 473-2805 or gandpad@peoplepc.com, or write to 6689 Township Road 323, Millersburg, OH 44654.

(posted 5-15-08)
Stan Thomas completed almost 31 years in ministry to the Medora (IN) Christian Church on May 4. Stan and his wife, Jane, have served in ministry 47 years since leaving Kentucky Christian College; their two previous ministries were with Driftwood Christian Church, Vallonia, IN, and Zoah Christian Church, Scottsburg, IN. Stan is available for fill-in preaching.

(posted 5-9-08)
Ron and Doris Rife recently retired from Ghana Christian University College (GCUC). In 1967, the Rifes, along with their three young children, went to Africa at the request of Minnesota Bible College professors Howard Hayes and Gerald Gibson. Ron was instrumental in establishing GCUC. After several years, the Rifes returned to the United States, leaving college administration in the hands of Ghanaian citizens. In 1996, the couple returned to Ghana at the request of GCUC to help expand the program and move to a new, large suburban campus. The Rifes returned to the U.S. in August 2007 and are now with Dallas Christian College.

(posted 5-9-08)
James M. Owston, administrator and associate professor at Mountain State University, Beckley, WV, successfully defended his dissertation on the topic of higher educational rebranding on Nov. 19, 2007, and was subsequently awarded the Doctor of Education (EdD) in leadership studies from Marshall University, Huntington, WV, on Dec. 11, 2007. Owston is a 1977 and 1978 graduate of Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, and holds additional degrees from Mountain State, Marshall, and West Virginia University, Morgantown.

(posted 5-7-08)
Wayne and Sue Unger are relocating to southern Indiana after serving in Ceres, CA, for the past 21 years. Wayne was with Ceres Christian Church for three years before planting Grace Community Christian Church in October 1990. During their time at Grace, the church has grown from 99 to 225, purchased 20 acres of land, and built a worship facility. Prior to serving in California, Wayne was vice president in charge of the European Center for TCM International, 1982-85; senior pastor with Franklin (IN) Memorial Christian Church for eight years; and the couple served together with the Central Africa Mission in Rhodesia, Africa, 1965-73. Wayne will be available for supply/interim preaching beginning in August. Sue will be available for women’s retreats. As a couple, they will be available for speaking at marriage retreats and leadership training. Contact the Ungers after June 15 at wayneunger@wirelessilliana.com or at 4719 S. CO. RD. 450 W., Merom, IN 47861.

(posted 4-21-08)
Randel Frederick is now serving full-time as executive director with For the Good of the Kingdom (FGK). He has served in that position as a volunteer since 2000. FGK is a national ministry that offers help to churches experiencing internal conflict. The ministry teaches individuals and congregations how to maintain their focus upon Christ, his kingdom, and his purposes. More information is available at www.ftgotk.org, (724) 561-2769, or at P.O. Box 145, Wadsworth, OH 44282.

(posted 4-21-08)
Charles and Shirley Salmon have left Texas after serving there for nearly 30 years to retire in Pennsylvania to be near their grandchildren. “Brother Chuck” served as minister with the Forest Grove Christian Church in Rockdale for nearly 11 years, beginning in 1997. During his time there, the Forest Grove Church experienced considerable growth, with 80 new members and 45 baptisms. A new fellowship hall was built, additional land was purchased, and there were many other improvements. Prior to moving to Forest Grove, Charles served nine years as assistant to the president at Colegio Biblico, a school in Eagle Pass, TX, that trains Spanish-speaking preachers and leaders. While there, Shirley directed a thriving parochial elementary school that served families on both sides of the border. Prior to moving to Texas, the Salmons ministered in Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Charles has served as a chaplain in long-term care and mental health facilities and as an offset operator at Mission Services. He led in the establishment and early growth of two new congregations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Salmons have two grown sons and six grandchildren, all of whom live in Pennsylvania. Charles Salmon will be available for interim and supply preaching within driving distance of Lock Haven, PA. He can be reached at 4 Croak Hollow Road, Lock Haven, PA 17745.

(posted 4-2-08)
Donald Nash, author and longtime professor at Kentucky Christian University, and his wife, Mary, recently moved to Sayre Christian Village, Friendship Towers, 580 Greenfield Drive, Apt. 318, Lexington, KY 40517.