October 22, 2026
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News Briefs for September 7
Briefs about a "Fresh Hope" Mental Health Care Summit for Pastors in Iowa, expansion by Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, and more.
James Fehl: A Man Who Continued to Do Good
The apostle Peter wrote to people who were suffering and challenged them to “commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good” (1 Peter 4:19). James…
Preventing ‘Christian Dropouts’: Helping Students Stay Faithful Through the College Years
Everyone knows a student who turned their back on their faith during their college years. Maybe one of your children did—or you’re concerned that someday, one of them…
Lloyd Pelfrey & Gareth Reese: 130 Years of Service
Daniel Schantz shares memories of teaching alongside Lloyd Pelfrey and Gareth Reese at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Mo. Pelfrey and Reese both concluded 65…
Manhattan Grad Joins Division I K-State as a Basketball Walk-On
After a phenomenal career at Manhattan Christian College, Nate Awbrey has joined the Kansas State University basketball program as a walk-on.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Your Committee’s Ruined the Church!’ (1939)
A day or two after the finance committee mailed the letters to the church's members, the preacher came into my office. He was furious. He shouted, “Your committee’s…
Longtime Standard Editor Jim Fehl Dies (Plus News Briefs)
James I. Fehl, 87, a longtime editor with Standard Publishing who dealt with the effects of polio his entire adult life, died Aug. 21. We also have briefs…
Carl Junction Church Adds Campus at Joplin’s Neighborhood Life House
The Christian Church of Carl Junction has launched a new campus at the former home of Ozark Christian College, which now is the site of Joplin's Neighborhood Life…
KBF & ICOM: Two Are Better than One
Kairos Benevolence Fund and the International Conference on Missions are partnering to provide encouragement and support to those who have given their lives in service to Christ.
After 70 Years, Carroll Kakac Still Preaching the Gospel
Carroll Kakac, 93, has been preaching for more than seven decades. His hearing isn’t great, he said, and neither is his eyesight. But it’s good enough. “As long as…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Teaching the Worst Sunday School Class (1937)
"Pleased with the prospect of enlisting a newcomer [to teach the class], the superintendent led me to a barren, unattractive space . . . at the head of…
Register Your Entire Church or College for ICOM (Plus News Briefs)
Churches and colleges can pay a flat rate, based on their size, and register their entire "family" for the International Conference On Missions. Also, briefs from SpireConference, churches…
Where Jesus Is Needed Most
If Jesus were walking on this earth today, he would be in all the places no one else wants to go. . . .
UKRAINE: Ministry in War Zone Separates Family
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014, Vika and Sergey made a hard decision. She took their girls and moved to Bulgaria, where they were safe from Russian attacks.…
Have You Seen . . . ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’?
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" is the latest installment of a franchise that has become as popular with adults as children. At first glance the Minions might seem…
