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A listing of Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ started before 1860 . . .
Oldest Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
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Jim Nieman
Readers Help to Double Size of Oldest Independent Christian Church Listing
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From almost the moment we posted a list of the oldest Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ still meeting for worship each week, we began receiving updates to our list from readers. The list of churches that started before 1860 stood at 51 when we posted it on Nov. 1. Since then, it has grown to 105. . . .
Mike, You Will Be Missed
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Remembering Mike Mack
Mike, You Will Be Missed
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Late last week, my friend Mike Mack, the editor of Christian Standard, died toward the tail-end of a weeklong mountain biking adventure. I texted him on Thursday morning: “Happy Birthday, Mike! Hope you’re having a great time in Colorado!” He was, of course. . . .
Mike Mack, 63, Was Always Willing to Step Out in Faith
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Christian Standard editor Michael C. Mack, who died Thursday, wasn’t afraid to step out in faith. He switched from Catholicism to New Testament Christianity in his early 20s, gave up his business career to enter seminary, left his full-time job to launch a Christ-centered website, and became editor of a magazine for Christian leaders after two decades focused on small-group ministry. . . .
Christians Killed, Churches and Homes Destroyed in Northeastern India
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Rioters and roaming mobs in Northeastern India have killed dozens of Christians, destroyed scores of church buildings, and burned down hundreds of houses belonging to Christians. . . .
Team Expansion, IDES Rushing Aid to Quake Victims
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Christian agencies have mobilized to try to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, but an urgent need exists for financial contributions so that more people can be helped sooner. Team Expansion and IDES both shared some of the ways their ministries are helping that region’s earthquake victims.
Obeying Regardless of the Consequences
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Jack Cottrell wrote, “The ultimate test of Christian faith and love is the willingness to obey regardless of the consequences” . . .
Strong Showings in Finals as Cross Country, Soccer, and Volleyball Teams Close Out Seasons
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Milligan University, William Jessup University, Great Lakes Christian College, Manhattan Christian College, and Johnson University Florida had strong showings but didn’t win any championships last week in the national finals of several sports.