October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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Kevin Dooley, Missionary and Global Ministry Leader, Dies at 65
Kevin Brian Dooley, longtime missionary and international missions leader, died October 18 at age 65. His decades of service included leadership with FAME, Central India Christian Mission, and…
John Maurice Announces Retirement as President of Mid-Atlantic Christian university; Scott Hurley Named Interim President
John Maurice is retiring after leading Mid-Atlantic Christian University through a devastating building collapse, pandemic disruptions, and major rebuilding. Dr. Scott Hurley will become interim president November 2,…
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John C. Samples, Longtime Minister and Christian Leader, Dies at 93
John C. Samples, longtime minister and former Standard Publishing leader, died at 93 after more than six decades of Christian service, including 27 years with East 91st Street…
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: An Overlooked Reminder
The Lindsay Clancy case raised a significant question about religious belief in the courtroom—and why protections against religious bias matter for Christians and all Americans.
Josh Howard Takes Leadership of Discipleship.org
Josh Howard takes leadership of Discipleship.org after years of preparation with founder Bobby Harrington, bringing experience in disciple-making movements and plans for expanded training, conferences, cohorts, and resources.
Coaching Ministry Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Missionaries
Coaching Mission International executive director Jon Taylor explains how coaching helps missionaries navigate culture shock, isolation, leadership challenges, transitions, and other realities of life on the mission field.
Christian Relief Efforts Bring Help and Hope after Devastating Nepal Flood
Christian relief organizations are responding after catastrophic flooding devastated communities in central Nepal, providing food, water, shelter, health supplies, prayer, and long-term recovery assistance to survivors.
Nepal Flood Relief: How Christians and Churches Can Respond
Flooding in Nepal calls Christians and churches to respond with prayer, wise generosity, and neighbor-love that crosses political, ethnic, and religious differences without turning relief into a tool.
Influential Christian Leader Russell Johnson Passes Away
Russell Johnson, a longtime minister, missionary leader, and humanitarian, died August 22, 2026, after decades of service through local church leadership, international missions, and leadership development.
TRAGEDY: TWO DEAD, MULTIPLE INJURED IN CRASH INVOLVING MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT CYCLISTS
Two people died and multiple others were injured after a vehicle struck members of Milligan University’s cycling team during a Wednesday morning ride in Carter County, Tennessee.
The River Always Wins
After historic Indiana flooding, churches and IDES showed the power of compassion, reminding believers that even when floodwaters rise, God remains our refuge and the river of life…
Migration as a Teacher: What Ukraine Has Learned and Is Teaching the Global Church About Displacement and Return
A Ukrainian Christian reflects on war, displacement, return, and the church’s calling to help people rebuild relationships, trust, and hope after migration.
A Century of Faithfulness, A Legacy to Celebrate at Manhattan Christian College
As J. Kevin Ingram retires after two decades as president, Manhattan Christian College prepares for its centennial and begins the search for the leader who will guide its…
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Churches Join Relief Efforts
After two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, missionaries Jorge and Diana Lugo reported deep losses among church families as relief efforts shift from rescue to long-term recovery.
