Articles for tag: Common Grounds Unity

Tear Down This Wall

John Teal reflects on walled cities, the Berlin Wall, and the walls dividing relationships today. He shares how friendship, conversation, and “a cup of coffee” became a first step toward Common Grounds Unity and a renewed plea for Christian unity.

News Briefs for December 6

The 2024 Pressing on Conference will be take place in St. Charles, Mo., April 9-11. . . . Also, briefs from Mountain Christian Church, Common Grounds Unity Podcast, Great Lakes Christian College, and Hope International University . . . and the inductions of L.D. Campbell and Bill Greer into a hall of fame.

A Homecoming of the Heart: The Secret in Our Search for Unity

By Drew Baker The unfortunate consensus in the United States demands that our leaders come across as having all the answers. Whether politicians or preachers, we expect them to have perfect wisdom even if we know it’s an impossible ask. I can’t imagine a politician getting elected on a platform of humility and a willingness to learn even from political opponents. When it comes to preaching, we tend to expect more answers than questions from our pulpits. “Give us this day our daily truth, lead us not into contemplation, and deliver us from mystery.”    In such a culture, it is

September 22, 2022

Christian Standard

Two Congregations Join Voices in Spokane

When Henry Holub moved to Spokane, Wash., in early 2020 to minister with Northside Church of Christ, a noninstrumental church, one of his first orders of business was to meet with Troy Burns, pastor of Sunrise Church of Christ, an independent Christian church. That meeting has led to a growing partnership between their churches that transcends their differences.  

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