One State, Three Bible Colleges
Administrators from Missouri’s three Bible colleges gathered to explore shared goals, reduce expenses, advance excellence, and model unity through practical collaboration.
Articles for tag: Central Christian College of the Bible
December 21, 2008
Wanted: Good Men for a Fine Work (Part 2)
Eric Stevens examines the public and congregational qualities of elders, showing how mature leaders demonstrate integrity, hospitality, teaching ability, and faithful stewardship in the church.
December 14, 2008
Wanted: Good Men for a Fine Work (Part 1)
Eric Stevens explains why eldership is a “fine work” and why Paul’s qualifications describe spiritually mature leaders whose character is evident in personal and family life.
November 4, 2007
Recovering from Excellence
A critique of the church’s “excellence” mantra, exploring how it can become elitist, expensive, exhausting, and divisive—and offering healthier alternatives like efficiency, patience, and inclusion.
February 11, 2007
The National Missionary Convention–at a Glance
Key facts and figures from the National Missionary Convention, held November 16-19, 2006, in Indianapolis—attendance totals, teen convention registration, workshops, offerings, and college student participation.
January 28, 2007
Seven Heavens: Memories of Growing Up in Parsonages
A preacher’s kid looks back on seven parsonages in the 1950s—misfit houses, constant visitors, and unforgettable family mishaps—discovering that imperfect places can hold the happiest memories.
September 3, 2006
The Mark Project
Mark Butrum once spent Sunday mornings bass fishing, but a series of “yes” answers to serving leads him to preaching. Northside Christian Church launches “The Mark Project” to support his family as he trains for ministry.
