27 September, 2023

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Shawn McMullen Named Editor of Christian Standard

Shawn McMullen has been named the 13th editor of Christian Standard, succeeding Michael C. Mack, who died unexpectedly Aug. 24. McMullen has served previously as editor of The Lookout. “When I think about Christian Standard’s 157-year history, its impact on our churches, and its legacy of godly editors, I view this as a sacred trust,” McMullen said . . .

Hunting Ministry Teaching Kids about Faith, God, Prayer

Jake Ratliff and Josh Hawkins met at Tollesboro (Ky.) Christian Church and bonded over their love of the outdoors and hunting. After noticing many young people lacked dads or father figures, they developed Hunt for the Gospel to help teach young people about hunting, God, and living with Christlike character. . . .

Ozark Reaches $5.9 Million Goal (Plus News Briefs)

Supporters have helped Ozark Christian College meet the $5.9 million goal for its Ready To Go campaign which targets three initiatives. . . . Plus briefs about SpireConference (Sept. 26-28), the Midwest Ministers’ Retreat (Oct. 23-24), a tragedy in Kansas, and more.

‘One Body’ Marks 40 Years of Promoting Christian Unity

“One Body,” edited by Victor Knowles, has promoted the unity of all Christians for the sake of world evangelism (as Jesus prayed for in John 17:21) for 40 years, but its focus has been on unity within the Restoration Movement . . .

‘I Can’ Movie to Premiere Nationwide on Friday

“I Can,” a movie about Katelyn Pavey, a one-armed athlete who became an All-American softball player at Kentucky Christian University, will premiere in theaters nationwide on Friday. Katelyn’s home church, First Capital Christian Church in Corydon, Ind., produced the film. . . .

TCM Begins Training for Chaplaincy Certificate

TCM recognized some folks already ministering to the needs of people inside war-affected Ukraine—and elsewhere—would benefit from chaplaincy training, so they developed a graduate certificate in chaplaincy. . . .

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Playing Hurt’ (2012)

In his well-known sermon “Playing Hurt,” Wayne Smith asked, “Will you stay in the game . . . even if you’ve been hurt? God had only one son without sin, but no son without sorrow. . . .”

Funeral for Mike Mack: ‘We Lost Him Too Soon’ (Plus News Briefs)

A few hundred people gathered Saturday morning at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky., for Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack’s funeral service. Mike died of a blood clot on Aug. 24 while mountain biking in Colorado. . . . Plus briefs from Mid-Atlantic Christian University, IDES, and more.

+ The Lookout

October 1 | Birth of the Church

Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and so was the church. . . .

September 24 | The Lord Speaks

For centuries scholars have wrestled with the “natural” meaning of the Song of Songs. Is its meaning to be understood literally or figuratively? . . .

September 17 | The Friends Speak

Not only did the wife admire her husband, and not only did the husband describe his wife, but the friends of the couple also spoke about the couple’s love for one another. . . .

September 10 | The Husband Speaks

The woman in the Song of Songs took her sense of romance from the closeness and affection of her husband and being desired by him. The man took his romance from the sight, smell, and touch of his wife. . . .

September 3 | The Shulammite Woman Speaks

In Song of Songs, students will learn of a woman’s love for her husband, the husband’s love for his wife, the watchful celebration of their love by the couple’s attendants, and the Lord of love whose love is the basis for all other loves. . . .

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