November 23, 2022
The International Conference On Missions shared some statistics from its recent gathering, Nov. 3-5, in Columbus, Ohio. Also, Russell Noble has published his first book, "Parson to Person."
October 12, 2022
Robert A. “Bob” Scott, 95, of Joplin, Mo., who ministered in Christian churches for decades, died Sept. 19, 2022. Mr. Scott is the father of Mark Scott, who writes our weekly Lookout Bible lessons, and four other sons: Dan, Phil, Tom, and Tim. Also briefs about Restoration Appreciation week at GLCC, the Midwest Ministers' Retreat at LCU, Homecoming at Point U, and more.
August 26, 2022
Carroll Kakac, 93, has been preaching for more than seven decades. His hearing isn’t great, he said, and neither is his eyesight. But it’s good enough. “As long as my health will permit me to do it, I’m going to do it,” said Kakac, who serves as minister of McLeansboro (Ill.) Christian Church. . . .
June 29, 2022
The Iowa City Church building was destroyed in an early morning fire Saturday as a strong storm that produced lightning and caused flash flood warnings rolled through the area. . . . Plus briefs from Tonganoxie Christian Church, Casas por Cristo, Garfield Christian Church, and more.
Four months after announcing an overhaul of its educational model, Lincoln Christian University now has a contract to sell its student apartments to a private developer and has entered into a 10-year lease agreement with a local church that will use the university’s chapel and athletic facilities.
April 27, 2022
Lincoln Christian University is exploring the sale of a portion of its campus to Open Arms Christian Fellowship. At Dallas Christian College, students show love to Mark and Caroline Worley. Plus briefs from Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and more.
April 14, 2022
— UPDATED WITH TRIBUTE VIDEO INFORMATION — Dwayne Good, 85, who performed in the gospel duet The Good Twins with his identical twin brother, Dwight, for more than 55 years, died on April 10, 2022. The brothers graduated from Lincoln Bible Institute together in 1958, and ministered through music to churches around the world as The Good Twins for more than 55 years. We interviewed The Good Twins for this 2008 feature article.
February 24, 2022
Lincoln Christian University has announced sweeping changes to its program offerings as it grapples with a difficult economic environment in higher education. The university says it plans to eliminate all its non-ministry degree programs.
January 19, 2022
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan reported via Facebook that longtime professor of Greek and New Testament Dr. Robert F. Hull Jr. died on Saturday. (Also briefs about Christian college students returning for spring semester, an interview with Ability Ministry's president, and more.)
Restoration Movement colleges struggle to produce enough ministry graduates to meet the growing need for pastors. College presidents explain why.
November 10, 2021
TCM is sponsoring its second PrayerFast event from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday. Individuals and groups are invited to register and participate via a link at TCM’s website. Also, stories from Hope International University, Central Christian College of the Bible, and more.
October 29, 2021
During October, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities has been “sharing inspiring stories of alumni who are making a difference.” Among the “young alums” CCCU has highlighted are Grace Minter, a graduate of Mid-Atlantic Christian University, and Craig Corzatt, an alum of Lincoln Christian University.
October 6, 2021
Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University and the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Ill., recently announced they will partner to form a regional training center for church leaders starting in January 2022.
October 6, 2021
Boise (Idaho) Bible College and Johnson University are taking steps to keep a Christian college education as affordable as possible. Plus briefs from Unionville (Va.) Christian Church, Journey Christian Church (Elizabeth City, N.C.), KCU, HIU, and more.
August 11, 2021
Ozark Christian College is starting a master's program, SpireConference announces its Huddle lineup for Sept. 15, Silas McCormick to be inaugurated at Lincoln Christian University, and more . . .
July 21, 2021
Funeral services are set for Friday for longtime Lincoln Christian University preaching professor and academic dean Dr. Wayne Shaw, 89, who passed away July 14.
July 14, 2021
Johnson University Tennessee joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics effective July 1. Additional brief news items about Traders Point Christian Church, LCU's Jim Allison, the Michigan Christian Convention, and more.
Across the country, more and more states are legalizing marijuana. These changing laws, and the public’s changing views of the drug, have led many Christian colleges and universities to closely evaluate their policies and regulations regarding the use of cannabis.
The presidents of Lincoln Christian University, Hope International University, Kentucky Christian University, and Boise Bible College share their reflections of the most unusual school year that is just ending.
Chandler (Ariz.) Police Officer Christopher Farrar, 50, a member of Compass Christian Church, was struck and killed by a stolen vehicle driven by a person attempting to flee from police April 29. Another officer was seriously injured.
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