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News briefs from the 2022 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, ICOM, the Russell School of Ministry, and more.
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GLCC Players’ Sacrifices Lead to Success On and Off Court
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In his four years coaching at Great Lakes Christian College, Richard Westerlund has worked to instill a Jesus model of service and sacrifice in his men’s basketball players. That effort is paying off in wins on and off the court.
Ukrainian Church Provides Relief Through ‘Humanitarian Hub’
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Natalia serves as chaplain for a western Ukrainian church that has provided relief to displaced people since the beginning of the war. This is the story of the help provided to three women through the church’s “humanitarian hub.”
GNPI Releases Animated Bible Video Series for Children
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Good News Productions International has released a new animated video project for kids in hard-to-reach places—especially Muslim-majority countries. The “Amazing Stories” series—10 years in the making—features videos depicting 10 Old Testament and 10 New Testament stories. Each video is about five minutes in length. . . .
Polish People Open Homes to Refugees but Are Fearful of Future
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Poland and its people have been generous hosts to upwards of 3 million Ukrainian refugees . . . but it has taken a toll. “Poles are afraid,” says Jay Bowyer, a missionary with Graceland Ministries. “They are living their daily lives with the threat of war looming large.”
News Briefs for May 11
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Ozark Christian College created videos honoring three longtime employees who are retiring: Gerald Griffin, David McMillin, and Gary Zustiak. Also briefs from Mid-South Christian College, William Jessup University, two churches in Kansas, and more.
Larry Carter Reflects on 23 Years as President of GLCC
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After 23 years at the helm of Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing, Mich., Larry Carter is calling it a career. He’s served in ministry nearly 50 years after intending to spend only one year attending Bible college. . . .
Rekindling the Light: Reflections on a Trip to Romania
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David Faust traveled to Romania with Remember the Children’s Andy Baker and others the last week of April. The group sought to encourage Romanian Christians who have been assisting the thousands of Ukrainian refugees who have flooded into their country since the war began in late February.
The Story of Yuri, a Ukrainian Pastor
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Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, I asked my good friend Yuri if he was still in Kramatorsk. His strong reply was, “Of course, Michael, I am a pastor.” . . .