Articles for tag: Area 1 Faith Community

December 4, 2019

Colleges & Seminaries Organizations & Events

Louisville Bible College President Tom Mobley Dies (Plus News Briefs)

Compiled by Jim Nieman and Chris Moon Dr. Tom Mobley, 70, president of Louisville Bible College, died Monday morning at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, Ky., the city in which he lived. “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that Louisville Bible College received word earlier this morning that Dr. Tom Mobley has passed away,” LBC wrote on its Facebook page. “We are eternally grateful and appreciative of his ministry at Louisville Bible College. His presence will be missed.” Through the years, Dr. Mobley served in various capacities as a Christian educator, minister, and chaplain. He served as

June 19, 2017

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

Here Is the Church . . . but Where Is the Steeple?

Nontraditional approaches to building use and design From urban artists” colonies in the Southwest to suburban Tennessee, independent Christian churches are challenging””and abandoning””traditional American church design. While every church featured this monthÂ is seeking to use its facility to further the gospel, each congregation is taking a unique approach. Click on these linksÂ for a sampling of some of the most unconventional church building approaches to be found among Christian churches and churches of Christ. These profiles are written by Justin Horey and Jennifer Johnson: Bayside Church, Roseville, California CrossWinds Church, Pleasanton, California Journey Church, Three Way, Tennessee Crosspointe Church of Cary,

June 19, 2017

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

WHERE’S THE STEEPLE?—Area 10 Faith Community, Richmond, VA

By Justin Horey Area 10 Faith Community was established in the fall of 2008 in Richmond, Virginia—a city incorporated in 1742. (The church takes its name from the designation local Realtors have for downtown Richmond.) Not surprisingly, in a city nearly 300 years old, there is no vacant land available for new churches to buy. Since its inception, Area 10 has met for Sunday worship at The Byrd Theater, a historic, 1,300-seat movie cinema. The Byrd is a local landmark, but it lacks space for children’s ministry and other church needs like offices. One month before Area 10 held its

August 30, 2013

Christian Standard

Adoption & Foster Care Family & Relationships

Changing Who Waits

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world” (James 1:27, English Standard Version). By Chris Barras I”ve read James 1:27 many times, and I”ve taught it on it a few occasions. I”ve always found it a difficult text to apply. James says we should care for widows and orphans, but in a young church like the one I serve, I just don”t know any widows. I”m not sure I know any orphans, either. And I don”t think I”m the only

April 5, 2012

Jennifer Taylor

Family & Relationships Adoption & Foster Care

Virginia Churches, Others Partner to Change Who Waits

Virginia churches are joining the “Change Who Waits” initiative to recruit foster and adoptive families, offering free rallies where adults can hear firsthand stories and connect with local foster care agencies.

August 31, 2011

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

Church Cancels Services, Urges Members to Help Neighbors

As Hurricane Irene approached the East Coast, Mountain Christian Church and Area 10 Faith Community canceled traditional gatherings and encouraged members to serve neighbors through cleanup and practical assistance.