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Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University and the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Ill., recently announced they will partner to form a regional training center for church leaders starting in January 2022.
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Boise (Idaho) Bible College and Johnson University are taking steps to keep a Christian college education as affordable as possible. Plus briefs from Unionville (Va.) Christian Church, Journey Christian Church (Elizabeth City, N.C.), KCU, HIU, and more.
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Leaders of some of the largest independent Christian church mission organizations say they monitor COVID-19 closely, but none requires their missionaries be fully vaccinated against the disease, a step recently taken by the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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News briefs from First Christian Church (Johnson City, Tenn.), IDES, Cedar Falls (Iowa) Christian Church, East Union Christian Church (Atlanta, Ind.), and more.
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“I believe we can make at least two errors in practicing apologetics,” writes Chad Ragsdale. “The first error is when we forget the purpose of apologetics. Apologetics is a servant of evangelism and discipleship. . . .”
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Three church anniversaries: First Christian Church (Monticello, Ky.) will feature an appearance by founder “Raccoon” John Smith; Oak Grove Christian Church (Lake Lynn, Pa.); and First Christian Church (Lamar, Mo.)
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Broadway Christian Church (Lexington, Ky.), Central City Christian Church (Joplin, Mo.) and Jefferson Street Christian Church (Lincoln, Ill.) all are reporting significant anniversaries. Also, news briefs from Ozark Christian College, Galilee Christian Church, and more.
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Last year’s International Conference On Missions needed to take place virtually, but executive director David Empson said plans call for an in-person event this year, Nov. 18-21 in Richmond, Va. (There will, however, also be a virtual option.)
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A committee devoted to strengthening the elderships of our churches formed in 1942 and sponsored a series of columns in Christian Standard throughout 1943. As part of their introductory article, they shared an “Elder’s Achievement Chart” that most elders should find interesting.