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A survey of Christian church ministries serving Haiti shows that many are lending a hand in the aftermath of the earthquake and tropical storm that have rocked that nation.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Refuting an Abusive Speech about ‘Babtism’
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“It was here in the summer of 1838 that a very pretentious doctor . . . had so frightened one of our able debaters of those times, that he obtained and rejoiced in the name of ‘Campbellite Killer.’”
Advice for Churches: How to Respond to Weather Disasters
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Church members want to help when a weather-related disaster occurs, but they often don’t know what to do. To best show Jesus’ hands and heart in the wake of such occurrences, members need to know how to prepare for and respond to weather emergencies.
Ministers’ and Preaching Summits Set (Plus News Briefs)
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The Midwest Ministers’ Retreat & Summit is set for Oct. 25-26, and the National Preaching Summit is scheduled for March 7-8, 2022. Also items about Jack Cottrell battling cancer, Fortville (Ind.) Christian Church’s 150th anniversary, and more.
A Friendship Recession
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Over the past 30 years, a growing number of Americans are reporting they have fewer friends—and the situation has only gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. What can your church do?
Christian Ministries in Haiti Request Prayer in Aftermath of Quake
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Christian church-affiliated ministries in Haiti are requesting prayer in the aftermath of a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake the struck that island nation Saturday.
Mosaic Christian’s Sabbatical Program Helps Staffers Rest, Recharge
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Mosaic Christian Church (Elkridge, Md.) established a program last year that offers all full-time staffers at least a monthlong sabbatical after every seven years of full-time ministry.
Ozark Launching MA in Biblical Ministry in Fall 2022 (Plus News Briefs)
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Ozark Christian College is starting a master’s program, SpireConference announces its Huddle lineup for Sept. 15, Silas McCormick to be inaugurated at Lincoln Christian University, and more . . .
After Tough Year, MACU’s President Anticipates Brighter Days
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Mid-Atlantic Christian University has had to cope with a lot during the past year or so: COVID-19, a partially collapsed classroom building, protests after law enforcement shot and killed a Black man in its hometown. We spoke with MACU president John Maurice about those challenges . . . and the year ahead.