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Johnson University sells Florida campus, formerly Florida Christian College, for $28 million.
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A Listing of Restoration Movement Podcasts
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Christian Standard created this listing of regularly produced podcasts loosely defined as “Restoration Movement” podcasts. The theme-driven podcasts in the top portion of this listing are produced by Christian churches and organizations. The podcasts at the bottom are individual churches’ weekly sermons/messages. . . .
New Discoveries on Medical Care for Transgender Youth
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Hilary Cass is the leading pediatrician in England’s National Health Services. She recently completed what The Economist has deemed the most significant review “ever undertaken in the field of transgender health.”
The Lone Ranger Comes to Church
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We seem to be returning to those “thrilling days of the yesteryear,” as more and more Americans are toting guns, even in church. News reports indicate a growing number of churches are training church members as armed guards. Is this a good idea? . . .
Lincoln Christian University Officially Closed – But the Work Goes On
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Lincoln Christian University has shut its doors for the final time. The 80-year-old Bible college in Illinois ended operations on May 31.
The Gift of Pain
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Micah Odor writes, “Every meaningful period of growth in my life has been a time of tremendous pain” . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘When Is a Church Not a Church?’ (1967)
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“When is a church not a church?” an Iowa preacher wrote in 1967. “A church is no longer a church when it becomes a club. . . . A church is no longer a church when it becomes a bank.” . . .
News Briefs for May 29
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A “Not Too Old” one-day conference will take place in Joplin, Mo., on June 29 . . . also briefs from Great Lakes Christian College, Point University, and a new book by Rusty George.
Batesville, Ind., Congregation Helps Metamora Church Close with Dignity
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One year ago, Metamora Church of Christ decided to shut its doors. Metamora’s leaders approached Jeff Stone and the elders in Batesville Christian Church. Would they help the church sell its building and make sure something good came out of a difficult situation? . . .