Organizations & Events

GLCC Calls Frank Weller as Next President

The Great Lakes Christian College board of trustees voted unanimously Friday to call Frank Weller as the institution’s 10th president. On June 1, Weller will succeed longtime president…

DeWelt Retires from Ozark but Not from Ministry, Missions

Chris DeWelt is moving on to the next chapter in his life. But he’s not going to slow down—at least not much. “There’s always plenty to do,” said…

ChurchOS Conference Slated for Feb. 1-2 (Plus News Briefs)

The inaugural ChurchOS Conference will take place Feb. 1-2 in Arizona. The conference is for any church leader who wants to carry out the Great Commission more effectively…

Looking Back: How Christian Colleges Have Responded to the Need for Preachers Over the Past Century

Dallas Christian’s Basketball Team Drops Game to Texas A&M

Dallas Christian College’s men’s basketball team lost to Texas A&M University 102-52 on Monday, in a matchup that came together quickly after Tulane University had to cancel a…

Giftmart Ministry Takes Big Steps Back to Normalcy This Christmas

Amy Plummer says the COVID-19 pandemic certainly hasn’t made it easier to reach at-risk families in her community with the love of Christ. Plummer oversees a ministry called…

Stone Worship Center Dedicated at Retirement Village

The Christian Village at Mason in Ohio has opened the doors to its new Stone Worship Center and Auditorium, named in honor of former Christian Standard editor Sam…

Milligan to Use $1M Lilly Grant for Academic Changes to Seminary

Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded Milligan University a $999,230 grant to review and redesign the academic programs offered through Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan.

Arizona Prison Ministry Making Global Impact

Roger Munchian used to traffic marijuana. Tons of it. Today, as founder of the prison ministry Rescued Not Arrested, Munchian traffics something else—Bibles.

GLCC Women Capture National Soccer Championship (Plus News Briefs)

The Great Lakes Christian College women’s soccer team won their first national championship on Saturday when the Crusaders defeated Arlington Baptist University, 2-1. Also briefs from Clifton (Colo.)…

Milligan University Cross Country Teams Win National Titles

The men and women of Milligan University won titles Friday at the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Championships in Vancouver, Wash.

Chaplaincy Recruitment Has Grown During Pandemic

Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission recruitment has seen growth of 10 to 15 percent over the past year and a half, says executive director Kal McAlexander.

illumiNations: A Bible Translation in Every Language by 2033!

CCCU Honors ‘Young Alums’ Minter, Corzatt

During October, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities has been “sharing inspiring stories of alumni who are making a difference.” Among the “young alums” CCCU has highlighted…

HIU Prof Seeks to Help Readers ‘Rediscover’ Jesus at Christmas

Professor of New Testament Dr. Carl N. Toney has written academic books in the past, but with "Ruining Christmas—Rediscovering Jesus," he targets a wider Christian audience.