Two faculty members at Point University have written books. Joshua Rice’s The Patriarch is a spiritual memoir in which he explores the spaces of middle age through the lenses of the Bible—specifically Abraham—long-distance running, and modern psychology. It was released Sept. 28. Rice is assistant professor of biblical studies. Holly Carey’s Women Who Do, which releases Oct. 24, explores the faith of the women who followed Jesus. Carey is professor of biblical studies.
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The International Conference On Missions has shared a listing of workshops for the gathering Nov. 16-18 in Oklahoma City. Click here to view their workshop plans. ICOM’s theme this year is “Hope for the Nations.”
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Team Expansion’s ongoing ministry of meeting essential needs and sharing the gospel with people in more than 50 camps in Afghanistan was jolted again by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Oct. 7. Team Expansion is working to provide assistance in the hardest-hit region of Herat and the surrounding area. Learn more at their website.
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Milligan University President Dr. Bill Greer recently was inducted into the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s Hall of Fame. The induction celebrates Greer’s 30-year tenure at Milligan and the advancement of the university’s mission under his leadership.
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The former financial director at Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., agreed to a plea deal last week that requires her to pay restitution of $225,000 and do 100 hours of community service, according to kktv.com.
Sara Ann Mock-Butler pleaded guilty to one count of identity theft “after admitting to stealing money by using a credit card” from the church between March 2018 and July 2022, the station said. She had faced nearly 900 charges.
A subsequent financial director discovered irregularities in November 2022, precipitating an investigation.
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Chuck Hendrix will present an Experiencing Forgiveness Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Great Lakes Christian College. Hendrix is minister of the McBride Church of Christ. Cost is $25, which includes lunch. Learn more here.
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An article titled “Is TCU Still Affiliated with a Church?” offers insights into why the institution with historical connections to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has, in many cases, stopped using its full name, Texas Christian University. The article originally appeared in the Deseret News.
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