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THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Isaac Errett as Author’ (1934)

When Isaac Errett [1820–1888] came into leadership in the Restoration movement there was need of a new type of literature. . . . His writings were more Scriptural and less theological, more practical and less philosophical. . . .

News Briefs for April 18

Larry Griffin of Mid-South Christian College (Memphis, Tenn.) has announced he intends to step away from his role as president of MSCC when a suitable replacement is found. Griffin has served as president for 25 years. . . . Also, briefs about Dr. Gerald Dyson of Kentucky Christian University . . . GLCC, RENEW.org, and two Church of Christ institutions.

Bodies Found in Oklahoma ID’d as Missing Kansas Women

The Office of the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner has positively identified the remains of two people found Sunday as Jilian Kelley, 39, and Veronica Butler, 27, who had been missing since March 30 when they left their homes in Hugoton, Kan., to pick up Butler’s children in rural Oklahoma. Four people have been arrested in connection with their disappearance and deaths. . . .

Dan Garrett Talks about His New Book, ‘From Poles to Pews’

In his new book, “From Poles to Pews: How America’s Most Infamous Strip Club Became a Church,” Dan Garrett tells the story of the closure of Atlanta’s Gold Club and its unlikely transformation into Christian Church Buckhead. . . .

Ministry Help Wanted

Recent postings: Lycoming Christian Church in Linden, Pa., is seeking a minister of children, youth, and young adults. Michigan City (Ind.) Christian Church needs a senior minister. Impact Christian Church (Moon Township, Pa.) looks to hire an executive pastor. The Christian Campus Foundation (CCF) at the University of Illinois is seeking a full-time director of campus ministry. And more . . .

Two Dead Bodies Found Amid Investigation of Missing Women

Law enforcement officials in Oklahoma recovered two dead bodies Sunday amid the investigation of two women missing since March 30. Both of those missing are moms from Hugoton, Kan.; one of them is the wife of the minister of Hugoton First Christian Church. . . .

Four People Arrested in Connection with Women’s Disappearance

Four people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of two missing Kansas women—including a Christian church pastor’s wife. All four of those arrested have been booked into an Oklahoma jail on two counts each of first-degree murder and kidnapping, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said. . . .

THROWBACK THURSDAY—’The Restoration Movement: Its Vitality, Quirks, and Needs in the 21st Century’ (2006)

The Restoration Movement is “not liberal, not really evangelical, not fundamentalist—as a group we are generally conservative, but not consistently so,” LeRoy Lawson wrote in 2006. “In fact, critics could accuse us of not being consistently anything” . . .

In This Issue

Disciple Heritage Fellowship

Some churches have rejected a turn toward more progressive theology . . .

Understanding the Disciples’ Decline

Why the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have declined since opting to become a denomination . . .

Living Hope and Unquenchable Joy: Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus

Why does it matter that some guy died on a cross and rose again many years ago? . . .

Traders Point Christian Church: 190 Years of Kingdom-Centered Service

Many people assume TPCC is younger than it really is . . .

The Restoration Movement: A History of Separation

Exploring the pivotal issues that gave rise to two major divisions (and a number of smaller ones) . . .

The ‘Only God’ Story of Mountain Christian Church

A 200-year-old church in the Northeast bursting with life, vibrancy, growth, and impact!

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April 21 Study | Love

Who would deny that love is one of the largest (if not the largest) themes of Scripture? It is the most descriptive characteristic of God himself (1 John 4:8). . . .

April 14 Study | Spiritual Gifts

Every Christian has received grace (charis) and therefore has been given gifts (or charisma) from the Holy Spirit to be used in ministry in the body of Christ. . . .

April 7 Study | God’s Wisdom

There is a mind-boggling profundity in the message of the cross. What seems to be a picture of weakness actually is the only true power to get us home to God. . . .

March 31 Lesson | Edification

What constitutes success in the church? The number of seats occupied on Sunday mornings? The number of baptisms per year? . . . For the apostle Paul, one litmus test for church success surely was edification.

March 24 Lesson | Communion

A secular proverb says, “When all else fails, read the directions.” The Corinthian church had trouble following directions . . .

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