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.
February 7, 2023
Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Rwanda Challenge began partnering to help educate pastors in Rwanda after a law was passed requiring that pastors there have an associate degree in Bible or theology.
January 18, 2023
The merger of Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly, Mo., and St. Louis Christian College, Florissant, Mo., was officially completed Dec. 5 with acceptance of the merger agreement by the Missouri Secretary of State.
January 17, 2023
Kairos Benevolence Fund and International Conference on Missions are combining to “jointly power” Pressing On: A Conference of Encouragement for Ministers and Missionaries, set for May 9 to 11. The conference's goal is to encourage ministers to do what Paul describes in Philippians . . . “press on.”
January 9, 2023
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, and to explain how that is helping to shape her vision and focus for this year’s conference.
January 4, 2023
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 about Rusty Russell, Stanley Helton, a Gallup survey about chaplains, and more.
January 1, 2023
After a long battle with cancer, Jack Cottrell, 84, passed from earth to heaven September 16, 2022. Dr. Cottrell was a respected professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University for 48 years, from September 1967 to December 2015. He wrote more than 40 popular theological books and countless magazine articles. Several days after Dr. Cottrell’s passing, Tom Claibourne wrote the following tribute, which appeared on our website. This version, adapted with minor edits, appears in our January/February 2023 print edition. _ _ _ By Tom Claibourne During my final time around a table with Dr. Jack Cottrell at the Christian
December 27, 2022
"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 do—and in many cases they served not because they were asked, but because something needed to be done. . . . "
December 21, 2022
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 . . .
December 20, 2022
ICOM is selling five "portable church" boxes.
December 13, 2022
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 to training Christian leaders for a country that needs them more than ever.
November 28, 2022
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.
November 23, 2022
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."
November 21, 2022
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 national finals of several sports.
November 16, 2022
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 Church Planter Boot Camp, John Maurice, and more.
November 14, 2022
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 the nonprofit that is still serving vulnerable kids (and also senior adults).
November 9, 2022
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, and a bridge is named for Duard Walker at Milligan University.
November 7, 2022
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 gospel to all nations!
November 2, 2022
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 also to David Johnson, the senior minister who founded the patriotic concerts 18 years ago. Johnson passed away in February at age 69.
October 31, 2022
Point University defeated Kentucky Christian University Saturday afternoon on a last-second field goal set up by a string of completions by a freshman quarterback getting his first collegiate start.
October 24, 2022
The Great Lakes Christian College women’s soccer team polished off its regular season with 3-0 win over Regent University (Virginia Beach, Va.) and is ranked second in the NCCAA DII Coach’s Poll. The squad enters the postseason as defending national champions—a great accomplishment, especially when considering that three years ago the program didn’t exist.
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