Articles for tag: Johnson University

March 7, 2026

Wes Woodell

2026 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference

2026 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference

The 25th Annual Stone-Campbell Journal Conference will take place April 10–11, 2026, at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee. Hosted by Johnson University and presented by Stone-Campbell International, this year’s conference will center on the theme “A Fresh Look at Hebrews and Thessalonians.” The event brings together scholars, students, ministers, and others interested in Stone-Campbell scholarship for plenary sessions, study groups, and paper presentations. Featured speakers include Cynthia Long Westfall of McMaster Divinity College, James Thompson of Abilene Christian University, and Rafael Rodriguez of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Online registration is listed as closing on March 31, 2026.

June 19, 2024

Christian Standard

News Briefs for June 19

A Not Too Old one-day conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., June 29 at Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, Mo.  David Faust will present at the conference, designed to inspire people 55 and older to continue to walk with the Lord and each other as faithful servants of the Lord as they age.  Faust is the author of the recently released book Not Too Old: Turning Your Later Years into Greater Years, from College Press Publishing, a conference sponsor.  Registration is $25 ($40 for couples), which includes a copy of the book as well as lunch.  Learn more and register at collegepress.com.

April 24, 2024

Christian Standard

News Briefs for April 24

Bob Vernon, 97, an Ozark Bible College graduate who, with his brothers, was a pioneer in Christian television broadcasting, died April 14. . . . David and Dolly Nicholson are retiring after decades of service. . . . A "Kelley Family Benefit Fund" has been established . . . plus more.

March 6, 2024

Christian Standard

News Briefs for March 6

ICOM offers an entire church/college family registration option. Plus, housing information is now available for the Nov. 14-16 conference in Lexington, Ky. . . . Plus briefs from Waypoint Church Planters, CMF, The Pressing On Conference (April 9-11), KCU, and more . . .

February 15, 2024

Christian Standard

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Future of Johnson Bible College—Will It Survive Its Founders?’ (1924)

In 1924, Ashley Johnson, the founder of what is now Johnson University, wrote: "Nine years ago I broke down completely and was under the care of a physician. While I waited in bed for two months, Mrs. Johnson kept the work going and came nearer freeing it from debt than ever before. During these nine years I have fought for my life and the work which God gave me to do with all my heart." . . .

January 31, 2024

Christian Standard

News Briefs for Jan. 31

Several conferences and gatherings are planned over the next few months, including the Pressing On Conference (April 9-11), e2: effective elders' LeadWell conference (March 15-16), the Fred B. Craddock Lectures on Preaching (March 27), FAME's Night of Hope Banquet (April 27), and the Spiritual Formation Leadership Summit (in April and May). . . .

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