News & Updates

January/February 2024

Remembering Mike / A New Team Member / Defaulting to Mercy and Grace

Diane Stortz: Reflecting on 50 Years of Service in Christian Publishing

After an interesting introduction to Christian publishing, Diane Stortz served in the field for 50 years, enjoying success as an editor, freelance writer, and author. She retired in…

News Briefs for Dec. 20

Briefs from ICOM, Orchard Group, Kentucky Christian University, Great Lakes Christian College, Johnson University, and more . . .

‘A God Thing’: RENEW.org Helps Spur Dialogue Among Independent and Noninstrumental Church Leaders

The discipleship group RENEW.org on Dec. 5-6 organized a conference for young leaders in Independent Christian Churches, noninstrumental Churches of Christ, and African American Churches of Christ in…

News Briefs for December 6

The 2024 Pressing on Conference will be take place in St. Charles, Mo., April 9-11. . . . Also, briefs from Mountain Christian Church, Common Grounds Unity Podcast,…

News Briefs for November 8

Briefs about the re-release of a novel about Alexander Campbell, videos from CMF International, a Midwest Christian College reunion, Harding University's 100th anniversary, and more.

November/December 2023

News Briefs for Nov. 1

A ribbon cutting for the new Heritage Hall at Mid-Atlantic Christian University will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday. . . . ICOM has a new…

Mike, You Will Be Missed

Remembering Mike Mack

Rusty George Becomes Lead Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Texas

Rusty George was welcomed as the new lead pastor of Crossroads Christian Church, Grand Prairie, Texas, on Oct. 15. He had served with Real Life Church in Valencia,…

News Briefs for Oct. 18

Two Point University Department of Biblical Studies faculty members have written books. Plus briefs from ICOM, Team Expansion, Milligan University, GLCC, and more . . .

‘An Unbelievable Privilege’: Tim Harlow Retiring after 33 Years at Parkview Christian

Tim Harlow is retiring at the end of this month after 33 years as senior pastor at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park, Ill. Harlow led the suburban Chicago…

News Briefs for Oct. 11

News briefs from Celtic Christian Mission (2024 tour of Ireland), Ozark Christian College (new dean of Graduate Studies), and two churches in Kentucky. . . .

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…