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Organizations & Events covers the ministries, institutions, and gatherings that shape church life and the Restoration Movement. Explore articles on conferences, training opportunities, church networks, and the work of organizations serving local congregations. You’ll find news, highlights, interviews, and event coverage—along with updates that help leaders stay connected and informed. Whether you’re looking for what’s happening across the movement or learning about trusted partners and key initiatives, this hub brings together stories and information related to organizations and events that support the mission of the church.
StoneBridge, IDES Helping with Tornado Recovery in Omaha Area
StoneBridge Christian Church and International Disaster Emergency Service are teaming to help with recovery efforts in the Elkhorn, Neb., area. That Omaha suburb is one of many areas ravaged by tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and other states over the weekend. . . .
HLC Team Recommends GLCC’s Probation Be Lifted
A Higher Learning Commission delegation that visited Great Lakes Christian College in late March is recommending that the accrediting agency lift the school’s probationary status. . . .
Alexander Christian Foundation to Mark 60th Anniversary (Plus News Briefs)
The Alexander Christian Foundation in Indiana is planning a 60th anniversary celebration. . . . Johnson University President Tommy Smith is seeking a kidney donor. . . . A miniseries about James A. Garfield is in the works.
GLCC Meets with Accreditor to Discuss Its Financial Health
Hopes are high this week at Great Lakes Christian College as it meets with its accreditor to discuss its financial condition—and possibly emerge from a painful probationary period. . . .
KCU Announces Agreements with LBC, NEOBC
Kentucky Christian University has announced separate agreements to enable those who have earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisville Bible College or Northeast Ohio Bible College to seamlessly transition into the graduate programs offered by KCU’s Keeran School of Bible and Ministry. . . .
Jack Cottrell’s Life, Teaching Celebrated at MACU Lectureship, Library Dedication
Dr. Jack Cottrell’s legacy as a great Bible teacher and writer was recently commemorated at Mid-Atlantic Christian University through their hosting the inaugural Jack W. Cottrell Lectureship and dedication of the Jack W. Cottrell Memorial Library. . . .
LCU Reaches Agreement to Sell Remainder of Campus
Lincoln Christian University announced Sunday that it has reached an agreement to sell the remaining portions of its campus to Open Arms Christian Fellowship for $800,000. . . .
Ozark Christian College Shares Update on Discussions with Lincoln
Ozark Christian College shared an update Friday about its ongoing discussions with Lincoln Christian University officials in the months since LCU’s October 2023 announcement that it intends to cease academic operations after this spring’s semester. . . .
With Closure Near, LCU Announces Plans for Library Collections
Officials with Lincoln Christian University have shared their plans for dissemination of the resources and collections in the Jessie C. Eury Library, now that the institution in Lincoln, Ill., is in the final few months of its existence. . . .
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February 28, 2024
Scholar Ranks Best Christian Colleges (Plus News Briefs)
In a new book, Christian scholar Dr. Perry Glanzer contrasts "Christian" colleges from "church-related" colleges. He also offers offers “a ranking of the nation’s best Christian colleges and universities” (with some familiar names) . . . Plus briefs from Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, Colorado, and more. . . .
February 23, 2024
HIU Grad Shares Jesus Through Spoken Word Poetry
Hosanna Wong was raised in an urban ministry but never intended to go to a Christian college. She ended up at Hope International University, however, and after graduating in 2011, she has become an international speaker, author, and spoken word artist who is helping everyday people know Jesus for real. . . .
February 15, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Future of Johnson Bible College—Will It Survive Its Founders?’ (1924)
In 1924, Ashley Johnson, the founder of what is now Johnson University, wrote: "Nine years ago I broke down completely and was under the care of a physician. While I waited in bed for two months, Mrs. Johnson kept the work going and came nearer freeing it from debt than ever before. During these nine years I have fought for my life and the work which God gave me to do with all my heart." . . .
February 14, 2024
Louisville Bible College Eliminates Its Debt
Louisville (Ky.) Bible College hosted a Celebration Service on Feb. 3 at Life Bridge Christian Church adjacent to the LBC campus, wrapping up the college’s 75th anniversary observance. The gathering also served to celebrate elimination of the school's debt, which LBC has been working toward for several years. . . .
February 9, 2024
IDES Helped Close to 700,000 People During 2023, Its 50th Year
Christian Standard asked IDES to share a rundown of the organization’s disaster relief efforts during 2023, its 50th year. There were three major U.S. disasters and three major international disasters during the year to which IDES dedicated its resources, expertise, and manpower. But it is continuing to help with some pre-2023 disasters. All totaled, IDES helped close to 700,000 people . . .
February 7, 2024
At GLCC, One VP to Retire, Another Has Been Hired (Plus News Briefs)
Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing, Mich., has announced the impending retirement of one vice president and the promotion of another. . . . Also, the inaugural Jack W. Cottrell Lectureship and opening of the Jack Cottrell Memorial Library will take place on March 8 at Mid-Atlantic Christian University. . . .
February 6, 2024
John Derry Reflects on 50 Years in Christian Higher Education
John Derry reflects on a career in Christian higher education that has included serving in campus ministry, as president of two Christian colleges, and with the ABHE accrediting agency. "My thinking has always been that we must seek to collaborate as we recruit from a shrinking pool of students and secure financial support," he writes . . .
January 30, 2024
GLCC’s President Shares Financial Update in Advance of Accreditor’s Visit
Great Lakes Christian College President Dr. Frank Weller recently provided a "State of the College" update via Facebook. In the 4-minute, 36-second video, Weller shared about GLCC’s efforts to shore-up its finances in preparation for a visit by the Higher Learning Commission on March 25. . . .
