October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
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Historic Canton, Ohio, Church to Open New Campus
After two years of strong growth, First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio, is expanding. The historic church—once led by P. H. Welshimer—hopes to open its first campus location this…
Ministries & NonprofitsStoneBridge, 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…
News & UpdatesFifth Person Arrested in Deaths of Kansas Women
A fifth person has been arrested on charges in the deaths of two women from Hugoton, Kan. Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, a minister’s wife, went missing March 30 and…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Cloned in God’s Image’ (1984)
"In one sense Christians are clones," Virgil Felton wrote in 1984. "We are cloned in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). We are cloned by a new birth (John 3:5). We are…
News & UpdatesNews Briefs for April 24
Bob Vernon, 97, an Ozark Bible College graduate who, with his brothers, was a pioneer in Christian television broadcasting, died April 14. . . . David and Dolly…
Your Later Years Can Be Greater Years!
In his new book, "Not Too Old," Christian Standard contributing editor David Faust explains how "your later years can be greater years." In the book, David encourages readers…
Longtime Minister, NCC Educator Dr. Richard Brown Dies
Dr. Richard E. “Dick” Brown, 86, who served many years as professor and academic dean at Nebraska Christian College, died peacefully, with his wife by his side, at Atlantic…
Celebration of Life Service for Jilian Kelley Set for April 30
A Celebration of Life service is set for April 30 at Hugoton (Kan.) First Christian Church for Jilian Kelley, 39, the wife of the church’s minister, Heath Kelley.…
Exponential Announces Partnership with Stetzer, CPLF
Exponential has announced a new strategic partnership with Ed Stetzer to operate and steward the Church Planting Leadership Fellowship (CPLF). This collaborative effort aims to amplify the network’s…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
News & UpdatesTwo 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,…
News & UpdatesFour 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…
