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Judging from the reaction of kids and adults last week in Columbus, Ohio, the annual International Conference on Missions is connecting with a new generation to take the gospel to all nations!
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‘Mr. OCC’ Meredith Williams Uses Facebook Like Barnabas (and Barney Fife)
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Among the 15,000 Ozark Christian College alumni, Meredith Williams is a legend. During his 46 years at OCC, Meredith wore many hats, including admissions director, alumni director, and many others. Nicknamed “Mr. OCC,” he’s been the college’s single best cheerleader, and when he retired in 2013 at age 73, his ministry didn’t stop. He just moved it to Facebook. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘What Shall I Be Like in Heaven?’ (1954)
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Kenneth T. Norris of Montague, P.E.I., Canada, wrote in 1954: “Through the power of God we shall receive new bodies. These bodies will be identifiable, incorruptible, glorious, powerful, spiritual—fashioned in the image of Christ’s.”
‘Living Flag’ Performances Honor Vets, Late Minister (Plus News Briefs)
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The traditional “Living Flag” performances at Mahomet (Ill.) Christian Church will be presented again this year, paying tribute not only to our nation’s service members and veterans, but also to David Johnson, the senior minister who founded the patriotic concerts 18 years ago. Johnson passed away in February at age 69.
Point Defeats KCU 43-40 on Last-Second Field Goal
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Point University defeated Kentucky Christian University Saturday afternoon on a last-second field goal set up by a string of completions by a freshman quarterback getting his first collegiate start.
‘When We Preach . . . We Speak for God’: A Conversation with Daniel Overdorf About His New Book
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Chris Philbeck speaks with Daniel Overdorf about his new book, “Preaching: A Simple Approach to the Sacred Task,” which comes out next week. Overdorf, who directs the preaching program at Johnson University, says the book is for students, preachers, and lay leaders.
Beyond Ministry: Pastors Share Stress-Relieving Hobbies
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After 55 years in ministry, Bob Kastens is convinced every pastor needs a hobby. Kastens’ hobby is genealogy. Bob Sartoris (pictured) enjoys woodworking. We also spoke with John Caldwell, Lee Delbridge, and Joshua Persall. (Hobbies included biking, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Hot Wheels cars—not in that order.)
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Foreign Christian Missionary Society (1887)
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“Our missionaries ought not to be pinched for money,” Bayard Craig said during his message at a gathering of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society in 1887. “We can not compensate them for loss of friends, or possibly of health, but we can at least see that they are comfortable and that they have facilities for their work.”
News Briefs for October 26
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News briefs about a “Declaration and Address” original copy on display, three notable deaths, Mulberry International’s efforts in Ukraine, Ends of the Earth Cycling’s schedule, and this weekend’s big football game (Point University vs. Kentucky Christian University).