October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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Lincoln Christian Partnering with Merold Institute to Provide Regional Training
Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University and the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Ill., recently announced they will partner to form a regional training…
Boise, Johnson Striving to Keep College Affordable (Plus News Briefs)
Boise (Idaho) Bible College and Johnson University are taking steps to keep a Christian college education as affordable as possible. Plus briefs from Unionville (Va.) Christian Church, Journey…
Mission Groups Monitoring COVID-19, but Not Requiring Vaccinations
Leaders of some of the largest independent Christian church mission organizations say they monitor COVID-19 closely, but none requires their missionaries be fully vaccinated against the disease, a…
News Briefs for Sept. 29
News briefs from First Christian Church (Johnson City, Tenn.), IDES, Cedar Falls (Iowa) Christian Church, East Union Christian Church (Atlanta, Ind.), and more.
Possible Errors in Practicing Apologetics
"I believe we can make at least two errors in practicing apologetics," writes Chad Ragsdale. "The first error is when we forget the purpose of apologetics. Apologetics is…
Church Anniversary Celebrations—One to Include Appearance by ‘Raccoon’ John Smith
Three church anniversaries: First Christian Church (Monticello, Ky.) will feature an appearance by founder "Raccoon" John Smith; Oak Grove Christian Church (Lake Lynn, Pa.); and First Christian Church…
Three Churches Celebrate Major Anniversaries (Plus News Briefs)
Broadway Christian Church (Lexington, Ky.), Central City Christian Church (Joplin, Mo.) and Jefferson Street Christian Church (Lincoln, Ill.) all are reporting significant anniversaries. Also, news briefs from Ozark…
ICOM Making Plans to Gather in Richmond, Nov. 18-21
Last year's International Conference On Missions needed to take place virtually, but executive director David Empson said plans call for an in-person event this year, Nov. 18-21 in…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Fellowship of Elders
A committee devoted to strengthening the elderships of our churches formed in 1942 and sponsored a series of columns in Christian Standard throughout 1943. As part of their…
Colleges & SeminariesMissouri Colleges Will Be ‘Better Together,’ SLCC President Says
Under a merger plan being discussed between Central Christian College of the Bible and St. Louis Christian College, the latter’s campus “will remain open and functioning as normal…
Safe Parking Ministry Helps Segment of Homeless Population
Overlake Christian Church's Safe Parking Ministry—for people who don't have homes but do have cars—has been helping with the spiritual and material needs of this segment of the…
Three New Churches Launch (Plus News Briefs)
Three churches had their first official worship service on Sunday: Accelerate Church of Camden County, N.J., Beacon Christian Church of Derry, N.H., and Elevate Christian Church in Lexington,…
Where Have All the Deacons Gone? (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3 of 3: What the Bible Says About Deaconesses — The evidence is disputed, but I believe women did and do serve in this capacity—often without the…
Colleges & SeminariesCCCB and SLCC in Merger Discussions
Central Christian College of the Bible and St. Louis Christian College are investigating “the possible benefits of a merger or similar formal arrangement between the two institutions,” according…
Team Expansion’s Afghan Appeal Sees Record Response (Plus News Briefs)
Team Expansion sees amazing response to appeal to help internally displaced Afghans. Plus briefs from First Christian Church (Lamar, Mo.), ICOM, IDES, Dallas Christian College, Hope International University,…
