10 March, 2025

News

News Briefs for Oct. 11

News Briefs for Oct. 11

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

Lilly Awards Grants to Christian Colleges to Boost Preaching Efforts

Lilly Awards Grants to Christian Colleges to Boost Preaching Efforts

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Four schools aligned with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ have been awarded grants totaling almost $5 million from the Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative. Among the schools each receiving more than $1.2 million were Point University, Johnson University, Milligan University, and Central Christian College of the Bible. . . .

MACU’s New Heritage Hall to Open This Month

MACU’s New Heritage Hall to Open This Month

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After three long years, Mid-Atlantic Christian University is on the cusp of opening its new classroom building. The original Heritage Hall suffered a partial collapse back in September 2020 during a roofing project. It forced a total rebuild of the structure. It’s been a difficult road for MACU . . .

Shawn McMullen Named Editor of Christian Standard

Shawn McMullen Named Editor of Christian Standard

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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 Lookout. “When I think about Christian Standard’s 157-year history, its impact on our churches, and its legacy of godly editors, I view this as a sacred trust,” McMullen said . . .