October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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CEA Changing Name to Evergreen Church Planting Network (Plus News Briefs)
On June 1, the Christian Evangelistic Association, which has planted churches in the Pacific Northwest since 1961, will begin operating as the Evergreen Church Planting Network. . . .…
‘Entrusted’—ICOM’s President Shares Vision for 2024 Conference
"The ICOM 2024 theme of 'Entrusted' comes from 2 Timothy 2:2," 2024 president Andrew Jit shares. "Jesus has entrusted to us the best news, the gospel, and we…
Longtime Georgia Minister, Christian Camp Enthusiast David Terrell Dies
David Terrell, 87, who served as senior minister with Cornelia (Ga.) Christian Church for 51 years and who started North Georgia Christian Camp in the 1960s, died on…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Thistle’s ‘Seven Multisyllabic Mistakes in Preaching’ (1990)
In this "Epistle from Thistle," the columnist and correspondent describes (in his own unique way) "seven multisyllabic mistakes, or 'speaking faults,' preachers or, I suppose, any public speaker…
Ministry Help Wanted
Recent postings: A director of campus ministry is needed at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Stillwater (Pa.) Christian Church is looking for both a lead pastor and a…
Big Little Churches
"A church with only 12 members is barely a church, but almost every weekend I preach in small Missouri churches whose attendances range from 12 to 112," Daniel…
Long-Tenured Pastors Say Love Is Key to Their Staying
What does it take to pastor a church for the long haul? Christian Standard posed this question to Bob Stevens who has served with Allensburg Church of Christ in…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Barton W. Stone—Champion of the Word’ (1962)
Sam Stone wrote in 1962, "If the early leaders of the Restoration movement are like men engaged in a race, it might be said that Barton Warren Stone…
ICOM Announces Speakers (Plus News Briefs)
The lineup of speakers has been set for this fall’s International Conference On Missions, which will take place Nov. 14-16 in Lexington, Ky. The theme this year is…
Concluding a Work, Leaving a Legacy
Silas McCormick, president of Lincoln Christian University, shares about the many considerations that went into the decision to close LCU at the end of this academic year. “Everyone…
The Passing of the Baton
Matt Proctor, president of Ozark Christian College, shares his thoughts on Lincoln Christian University’s closing in a few weeks, and LCU’s decision to gift their seminary and endowment…
Nick Griffin Appointed Next President of Mid-South Christian College
Nicolás “Nick” Griffin has been appointed the eighth president of Mid-South Christian College by the school’s board of trustees. His presidency will commence on July 1 when he…
‘Unsung Hero’—Beyond the Movie
The new faith-based movie "Unsung Hero" had a strong showing at the box office on its opening weekend. Christian minister Dale Reeves shares about getting to know the…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘What Makes a Good Church Leader?’ (1968)
"God’s Word provides some rather explicit instruction concerning the basis for choosing church leaders," Sam E. Stone wrote in 1968. "Four basic principles are outlined in the opening…
Lincoln Christian Institute Will Continue after LCU Closes (Plus News Briefs)
Lincoln Christian University shared a lengthy post on Facebook about their plans to continue the Lincoln Bible Institute even after LCU closes at the end of May. .…
