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James A. Stevens, who ran newspapers in Mississippi and Texas after the Civil War, shares brief recollections of Alexander Campbell, Tolbert Fanning, W. K. Pendleton, Thos. W. Caskey, and others.
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News Briefs for April 26
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On May 1, ICOM is launching a “Pray for the Nations” initiative that will lead up to the annual gathering in November. Also briefs about the New Creation singing group at Johnson University Florida, TCM’s Every Nation Summit, and more.
Jessup STUNT Team Wins Second Consecutive NAIA Championship
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With their victory Sunday, the STUNT team from Jessup University has now won back-to-back NAIA National Championships in only their third season. The Warriors claimed their second title with a 17-11 victory over Vanguard University at the 2023 STUNT Nationals at Edmonds, Okla.
‘In Christ I’ll Stand’: Prof. Ron Fisher, 94, Preaches Final Sermon
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Former Great Lakes Christian College professor Ron Fisher, 94, gave his final sermon April 16 after 74 years of ministry. Alumni, former professors, and members of West Lansing Church of Christ listened to him share on what he called his favorite subject, “Jesus Christ and His Church.” . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Our Strength’ (1903)
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In a 1903 issue, Christian educator and author D.R. Dungan (1837–1920) listed 15 strengths of our movement. No. 6: “Administering the ordinances in the same way and at the same time and for the same purpose as did the apostles and those who were taught by them, gives us strength in ourselves and character and standing before the world.”
News Briefs for April 19
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The Common Grounds Unity Podcast will drop an episode Friday that features three Christian Standard writers discussing the Asbury Revival. Plus briefs about “Senior Saints in the Smokies,” a new book (“Tombstones to Cornerstones”), Boise Bible College, and more. . . .
Remembering Tom Plank, Who Served 50 Years with Galilee Christian Church
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Nick Vipperman shares an appreciation for his predecessor, Tom Plank, who served 50 years as minister with Galilee Christian Church, Jefferson, Ga. “I’ve never had a greater friend in ministry,” Vipperman writes. Mr. Plank died April 1 at age 81.
Greer to Retire as President of Milligan University in 2024
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Dr. Bill Greer announced during morning chapel service today that he will retire as president of Milligan University in 2024, after the next school year. “It has been a true blessing and honor to lead Milligan, and I am extremely proud of the mission-focused work that we have accomplished together,” said Greer, who became president in 2011. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Celebrating 37 Years of Christian Standard (1903)
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The June 27, 1903, issue of Christian Standard was interesting for its extensive celebration of the 37th anniversary of the magazine. The issue listed hundreds of the magazine’s “charter subscribers” who continued to receive the publication. . . .