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In 2012, Daniel Overdorf and two friends examined 250 Christian Church and Church of Christ websites to determine how they presented their view of baptism to the public. Overdorf offers good suggestions for churches.
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Tragedy Leads to a Wave of Baptisms in Football Program
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In the weeks since an assistant football coach’s death, two dozen high school players and coaches have been baptized in Florida. “God has brought beauty out of ashes,” wrote New Day Christian Church lead pastor Rusty Russell, who also serves as an assistant coach. . . .
Christian Standard Opens Portal to Archived Issues (Plus News Briefs)
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A treasure trove of archived issues of Christian Standard going back to 2001 is now available to readers and researchers. . . . Also briefs about ICOM, SpireConference, David Eubanks, AI, and more. . . .
Beale Takes Helm of Christian Churches Pension Plan
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W. Todd Beale succeeded Reggie Hundley as CEO/administrator of the Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) on July 1, and he is continuing the effort to increase visibility of the plan among those who can benefit from it. . . .
Former IDES Executive Director Rick Jett Dies
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Rick Jett, who was associated with IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) for almost four decades, and who led the mission agency for 19 years as executive director before retiring two years ago, died on Wednesday.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Gospel Plan of Salvation’ (1927)
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In 1927, L.A. Chapman, minister in Bedford, Ohio, compiled this listing of Scripture verses that “answer the question, ‘What must I do to be saved?’ presented without note or comment.”
Riggins Named President of The Solomon Foundation (Plus News Briefs)
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Ryan Riggins has joined The Solomon Foundation as president. He will work closely with CEO Doug Crozier to ensure the vision of the fast-growing church extension fund is translated into day-to-day operations. . . . Plus news briefs from Kentucky Christian University, Williamstown (Ky.) Christian Church, and more.
Start-up AI Platform Aims to Help Pastors Make the Most of Their Sunday Sermons
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Some laud the potential of artificial intelligence to make life easier for everyone. Some fear how AI could be misused. But like it or not, it’s here—and one company is looking to bring it to the church. Michael Whittle, a California entrepreneur and lay pastor, is the founder of Pulpit AI, a soon-to-be-released platform designed to help pastors make the most of their weekly sermons. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘What If? . . .’ (1993)
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Thirty years ago, Tom Claibourne posed several “what if” questions from the Bible. Examples: What if Mordecai had bowed down to Haman? What if Paul’s tent business had taken precedence over his ministry? . . .