27 July, 2024

News

StoneBridge, IDES Helping with Tornado Recovery in Omaha Area

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StoneBridge Christian Church and International Disaster Emergency Service are teaming to help with recovery efforts in the Elkhorn, Neb., area. That Omaha suburb is one of many areas ravaged by tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and other states over the weekend. . . .

News Briefs for April 24

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Bob Vernon, 97, an Ozark Bible College graduate who, with his brothers, was a pioneer in Christian television broadcasting, died April 14. . . . David and Dolly Nicholson are retiring after decades of service. . . . A “Kelley Family Benefit Fund” has been established . . . plus more.

Your Later Years Can Be Greater Years!

Your Later Years Can Be Greater Years!

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In his new book, “Not Too Old,” Christian Standard contributing editor David Faust explains how “your later years can be greater years.” In the book, David encourages readers to continue to “bear fruit in old age” (Psalm 92:14) . . .

Longtime Minister, NCC Educator Dr. Richard Brown Dies

Longtime Minister, NCC Educator Dr. Richard Brown Dies

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Dr. Richard E. “Dick” Brown, 86, who served many years as professor and academic dean at Nebraska Christian College, died peacefully, with his wife by his side, at Atlantic (Iowa) Specialty Care on April 17, 2024. Dr. Brown also serve many churches throughout the Midwest. . . .

Celebration of Life Service for Jilian Kelley Set for April 30

Celebration of Life Service for Jilian Kelley Set for April 30

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A Celebration of Life service is set for April 30 at Hugoton (Kan.) First Christian Church for Jilian Kelley, 39, the wife of the church’s minister, Heath Kelley. Jilian was one of two women found dead April 14 after going missing March 30 while supervising a child custody exchange. . . .

Exponential Announces Partnership with Stetzer, CPLF

Exponential Announces Partnership with Stetzer, CPLF

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Exponential has announced a new strategic partnership with Ed Stetzer to operate and steward the Church Planting Leadership Fellowship (CPLF). This collaborative effort aims to amplify the network’s impact and extend its reach within the church-planting community, according to an announcement at Exponential’s website. . . .