Three Marks””Mark Graham, Mark Wilkerson and Mark Mullelly“”are working together to raise money for Haiti. The three will start “at the back of the pack” at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon on May 7 and have asked donors to pledge a penny or more for each person they pass during the race.
Every cent raised will help Northwest Haiti Christian Mission (Zionsville, IN) bring medical help, clean water, and food to the people of Haiti. Learn more (and make a pledge!) at www.runmarkrun.com.
Silas McCormick, president of Lincoln Christian University, shares about the many considerations that went into the decision to close LCU at the end of this academic year. “Everyone loves a ‘turnaround’ story,” McCormick writes. “Very few go looking for a ‘finishing well’ story.” . . .
Nicolás “Nick” Griffin has been appointed the eighth president of Mid-South Christian College by the school’s board of trustees. His presidency will commence on July 1 when he succeeds his father, Larry Griffin, as president of the bilingual (English-Spanish) institution. . . .
The new faith-based movie “Unsung Hero” had a strong showing at the box office on its opening weekend. Christian minister Dale Reeves shares about getting to know the family upon whom the film is based—David and Helen Smallbone and their seven children (including GRAMMY Award-winners For King & Country and Rebecca St. James)—shortly after they came to the U.S. from Australia about 30 years ago. . . .
“God’s Word provides some rather explicit instruction concerning the basis for choosing church leaders,” Sam E. Stone wrote in 1968. “Four basic principles are outlined in the opening verses of 1 Timothy 3.” . . .
Recent postings: Lexington (Ohio) Church of Christ is seeking a full-time senior minister. Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon, Pa., needs 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 . . .
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