Organizations & Events

Stephanie Freed Shares Her Vision for the 2023 ICOM

In anticipation of this year's International Conference On Missions, we asked 2023 president Stephanie Garman Freed to share a bit about herself, the ministry she co-founded, Rapha International,…

Female Prisoners Earn Ministry Degrees (Plus News Briefs)

Thirteen women, including eight prisoners, received Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degrees from Lipscomb University in mid-December after taking classes for years on Wednesday nights. Also briefs…

Class Goes On: A Tribute to the Life and Teaching of Dr. Jack Cottrell

Remembering Mark and Caroline Worley

"Mark and Caroline Worley—we miss them so much!" Dr. Cara Snyder writes. "For over 40 years they served Dallas Christian College in any capacity they were called on to…

Harvey Bacus, Who Led OCC’s Missions Department for 33 Years, Dies (Plus News Briefs)

Harvey Bacus, who led Ozark Christian College's Missions Department for 33 years, died on Friday. Also, Jack Cottrell's library collection is headed to Mid-Atlantic Christian University. And more…

ICOM Selling 5 ‘Portable Church’ Boxes

ICOM is selling five "portable church" boxes.

TCI Displaced but Continuing to Serve Ukraine as Christmas Nears

Tavriski Christian Institute celebrated its 25th anniversary this fall. It did so during a war, displaced from its campus in Kherson, Ukraine, but dedicated to continuing its commitment…

Harvest Prayer Ministries President Dave Butts, 69, Dies

Dave Butts, 69, who started Harvest Prayer Ministries with his wife, Kim, in 1993, died Saturday morning, Nov. 26. He served in full-time prayer ministry for almost 30 years.

Final Statistics for ICOM 2023 (Plus News Briefs)

The International Conference On Missions shared some statistics from its recent gathering, Nov. 3-5, in Columbus, Ohio. Also, Russell Noble has published his first book, "Parson to Person."

Strong Showings in Finals as Cross Country, Soccer, and Volleyball Teams Close Out Seasons

Milligan University, William Jessup University, Great Lakes Christian College, Manhattan Christian College, and Johnson University Florida had strong showings but didn’t win any championships last week in the…

Milligan Honors Babik, Other Alumni (Plus News Briefs)

Milligan University recognized the achievements of numerous alumni and friends during its annual “Celebrate Milligan” dinner, including Roger Babik, the founder of Master Provisions. Also briefs about a…

‘Still Loving Kids’: Dan Garrett’s Ministry Cycles Back to Christian City

In the 1980s, young people from Christian City made a profound impact on Dan Garrett's youth ministry in Atlanta. Today, Garrett serves as director of church relations for…

Caroline and Mark Worley Leave a Legacy at DCC (Plus News Briefs)

Mark and Caroline Worley, who both passed away in recent weeks, leave a legacy at Dallas Christian College. Also, in other news, Lincoln Christian College honors two alums,…

2022 ICOM an Inspirational Hit with Kids, Adults

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…

‘Living Flag’ Performances Honor Vets, Late Minister (Plus News Briefs)

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…