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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. . . .
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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. . . .
Healing Strategies for Your Crushed Pastor
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Alan Scott says he’s aware of many ministers who are “struggling . . . tired . . . weary . . . perhaps even crushed.” He offers several “healing strategies” to help and encourage your pastor.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Avalanche’ (2014)
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“When I think of the moral decline on display in California today, the only word that comes to mind is ‘avalanche,'” Dudley Rutherford wrote in 2014. He presciently warned, “I hope you get the idea, because it’s coming to a town like yours” . . .
RiverTree Opens Eighth Regional Campus (Plus News Briefs)
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RiverTree Christian Church in Northeastern Ohio formally opened its eighth regional campus on Sunday. The new campus is in Canton, Ohio. . . . Plus briefs from Point University, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan, Exponential, and more. . . .
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 . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Greatest Enemy of Christianity in India’ (1953)
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“Bernel Getter, a young Wisconsin missionary who is home on furlough after five years in India’s Central Provinces because of a severe case of malaria,” told Midwestern church audiences in 1953 that, “denominationalism is Christianity’s greatest enemy in India” . . .
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 . . .
Hunting Ministry Teaching Kids about Faith, God, Prayer
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Jake Ratliff and Josh Hawkins met at Tollesboro (Ky.) Christian Church and bonded over their love of the outdoors and hunting. After noticing many young people lacked dads or father figures, they developed Hunt for the Gospel to help teach young people about hunting, God, and living with Christlike character. . . .