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Great Lakes Christian College has been busy cutting expenses and raising funds as it works to remedy issues that caused it to be sanctioned by its accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission. . . .
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Funeral Arrangements & Obituary Information for Editor Mike Mack
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A funeral service for Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack, 63, who died Aug. 24, will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky. (This post was updated on Tuesday with complete obituary information.)
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘A Heart for God’ (2010)
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“What do you want to be known for?” Michael C. Mack asked in this article from 2010. “What would you want people to say about you when you die? What do you want written in your obituary?” These questions are all the more appropriate and poignant because Mike, our editor, died one week ago today. . . .
White Flag Church to Open New Facility Sept. 10 (Plus News Briefs)
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The grand opening of White Flag Church’s new 45,000-square-foot facility in St. Louis will take place Sept. 10. The facility is located just south of the church’s current building. . . . Plus briefs from HIU, SpireConferences, New Hope Christian in Florida, and more. . . .
Mike, You Will Be Missed
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Late last week, my friend Mike Mack, the editor of Christian Standard, died toward the tail-end of a weeklong mountain biking adventure. I texted him on Thursday morning: “Happy Birthday, Mike! Hope you’re having a great time in Colorado!” He was, of course. . . .
Mike Mack, 63, Was Always Willing to Step Out in Faith
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Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack, who died Thursday, wasn’t afraid to step out in faith. He switched from Catholicism to New Testament Christianity in his early 20s, gave up his business career to enter seminary, left his full-time job to launch a Christ-centered website, and became editor of a magazine for Christian leaders after two decades focused on small-group ministry. . . .
Remembering Our Editor, Mike Mack (1960–2023)
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“It’s very hard to put into words my feelings upon hearing of the passing of Christian Standard editor Mike Mack on Thursday, Aug. 24,” publisher Jerry Harris writes. “I am grieving the sudden loss of a friend and coworker even as I rejoice in his being welcomed to glory.” . . .
GNPI’s Mission15 Initiative Aims to Reach 1 Billion People
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Mission15—Good News Productions International’s initiative to share 1 billion gospel invitations around the world over the next seven years—grew out of a day of prayer and fasting late in 2022. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Bad Speech Habits of Preachers’ (1948)
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“[M]ost ministers in practicing their calling pick up such bad habits in pulpit technique that after ten to fifteen years, most of them stand in need of professional help.” . . .