News & Updates delivers timely reporting and important announcements relevant to church leaders and the Restoration Movement community. Explore articles covering ministry developments, events, organizational news, and updates that impact churches, leaders, and readers of The Christian Standard. You’ll find information on conferences, initiatives, partnerships, and significant stories shaping the life of the church today. Check back regularly to stay informed and connected to what’s happening across the movement and within The Christian Standard network.
March 30, 2023
Two people in a small plane were injured when it crashed at about 7:30 Wednesday night on land that until recently was part of Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, Ill., president Silas McCormick confirmed this morning. . . .
March 29, 2023
News briefs about Boise Bible College's Spring Conference (May 11-12), Northwest Christian Network's women's retreat (April 14-15), Pressing On: A Conference of Encouragement for Ministries and Missionaries (May 9-11), the Women's Spring Celebration at Great Lakes Christian College (April 28), and more . . .
March 28, 2023
First Capital Christian Church in Corydon, Ind., has produced its second feature-length film. "I Can" tells the story of Katelyn Pavey, who became an All-American softball player at Kentucky Christian University despite being born with only part of a left arm. . . .
March 22, 2023
Orchard Group is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The church-planting ministry has created a special anniversary page on its website. Also briefs about the RENEW.org National Conference (registrants will receive two books), FAME, and William Jessup University.
March 15, 2023
News briefs about the RENEW.org National Gathering, EnterMission, Mid-South Christian College, the Saints Summer Institute at Central Christian College of the Bible, and more . . .
March 8, 2023
This year's Stone-Campbell Journal Conference is set for April 14-15 at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn. (Register in the next week for the lowest rates.) Also briefs from Team Expansion, Ozark Christian College, Central Christian College of the Bible, First Christian Church (Columbus, Ind.) and more.
March 6, 2023
A severe storm early Friday night that included two tornadoes in Highland County, Ohio, tore a large section of the roof off Fairview Church of Christ, located on U.S. 50 a few miles west of Hillsboro.
February 26, 2023
Hayley Anderson, who grew up at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville and is now a student at Asbury University, was interviewed by Fox News last week and spoke of Generation Z's desperation for God. “I think what’s so special about this [revival],” Hayley said in the interview, “is that it’s a story about how God has met students where they’re at . . ."
February 21, 2023
Boise Bible College introduced a new logo in recent weeks. Also briefs from Mid-Atlantic Christian University, ICOM, Central Christian College of the Bible, Milligan University, Maritime Christian College, Common Grounds Unity, and more.
February 15, 2023
A memorial service for Dwight Good, 86, is set for 2 p.m. March 4 in Branson, Mo. Dwight, together with his twin brother, Dwayne, comprised the Good Twins singing duo; they performed together for more than 60 years. . . . Also briefs about the OCC's Preaching-Teaching Convention, a new book by Will Thomas, and more.
February 8, 2023
"Metropolis" magazine details the unique challenges Columbus, Ind., faces in helping preserve and save two architecturally significant church buildings that help define the city’s commitment to the Modern architectural style. Both church buildings—First Christian Church and North Christian Church—are connected with the Restoration Movement. Also we report on Dwight Good's passing (one half of the Good Twins singing duo), and more.
February 1, 2023
A retired construction professional who volunteers with a Christian housing ministry is spearheading an effort to build a house for a father and daughter who are part of Christian Church in the Wildwood in Florida. Plus briefs about "The Senior Pastor Podcast," RiverTree Christian, RENEW.org, and more.
January 30, 2023
Charlie Russell’s recovery from COVID-19 and multiple attendant health challenges during weeks of hospitalization in 2021 has gone better than expected—much better. . . .
January 24, 2023
In our quest to collect comprehensive data that accurately reflects our movement, Christian Standard has extended until Feb. 1 the deadline for completing our annual church survey.
January 18, 2023
Only a few days remain to complete Christian Standard's annual survey designed for every Restoration Movement church (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ). The deadline is Monday, Jan. 23.
January 18, 2023
Traders Point Christian Church has purchased land for a new campus in Fishers, Ind. Also, 9/11 hero's father helps honor servant leaders at Milligan University, and a Church Leaders' Conference is planned at Lincoln Christian University on Feb. 18.
January 11, 2023
e2: effective elders is starting a podcast, #IAmAnElder. Ozark Christian College's Preaching-Teaching Convention is set for Feb. 20-22. Canton Christian Home will continue normal operations despite being sold. Plus more . . .
January 10, 2023
Christian Standard's annual survey of churches is now available! This survey is designed for every Restoration Movement church (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ). "We have made it much shorter and easier for you to respond [this year]," says editor editor Michael Mack. . . .
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