Articles for tag: Louisville Kentucky

June 24, 2007

By Victor Knowles A year ago, June 27-30, 2006, a historic “family reunion” between churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ took place at the North American Christian Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The two groups, whose combined membership is about 2.6 million, were acknowledging a sad division that had taken place in 1906. The intentional coming together again saw more than 10,000 people from all over the United States welcoming and accepting one another in Christ. Last Summer Those who attended the groundbreaking event were effusive in their praise. Thomas E. Mackey of Granville, Ohio, said, “I”ve never felt

February 18, 2007

Greg Allen

Church & Ministry Church Staff

Better to Be Chosen Than to Be Needed

Greg Allen reflects on the difference between being needed and being chosen by God. When ministry is driven by privilege instead of pressure, leaders find humility, joy, and freedom to serve by the Spirit.

September 17, 2006

Victor Knowles

Culture & Public Square Reconciliation

NACC Viewpoint 1: We Were There

Together in Grace marked a memorable moment at the 2006 NACC in Louisville, where churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ shared worship, preaching, and a symbolic Bible exchange in a renewed call to reconciliation.

September 3, 2006

Buddy Howard

Church Planting Church & Ministry

The Adventure of a Lifetime

A successful attorney senses God calling him to become a pastor and start a church. After a mission trip to Ghana and practical ministry training, Adventure Christian Church grows from a living room gathering to a thriving congregation in Louisville.

July 5, 2006

Brad Dupray

Church Staff Church & Ministry

Interview with Shane Sooter

Friendly fire in ministry can leave lasting wounds—especially in worship wars and staff changes. Becky Ahlberg urges church leaders to invest in development, check motives, and plan transitions that build up rather than tear down.

June 7, 2006

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

Interview with Bob Russell

By Brad Dupray Bob Russell says he “anticipated staying four or five years” when he came to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1966. “I saw myself going back to Pennsylvania, preaching somewhere near my hometown.” God had other plans. In 40 years of ministry at Southeast Bob has led the church to weekend attendance of 19,000. The church has become a force for evangelism, a help to those in need, and the conscience in its community. The word on the street is Bob Russell is retiring. How would you define this transition in your life? I think it’s

March 5, 2006

John Faust

Church Leadership Eldership

Our Acorn-to-Oak Story

John Faust reflects on four early elders at Southeast Christian Church and the leadership qualities that helped lay a lasting foundation—quality, trust, unity, and availability—for the church’s growth in Louisville.

February 5, 2006

Phyllis Fox

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC: Restored–A Convention for Teens

Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will explore the theme “Restored” through worship, teaching, workshops, and high-energy gatherings at the Galt House June 27-29.

February 5, 2006

Allan Dunbar

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

North American Christian Convention 2006

NACC: The Dream Can Come True

Louisville will host the North American Christian Convention June 27-30, featuring special events, prayer gatherings, mentorship breakfasts, and programming for all ages—aimed at strengthening relationships and celebrating shared heritage across Christian churches and churches of Christ.

February 5, 2006

David Faust

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC: Together in Christ

A call to renewed unity within the Restoration family, centered on Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and the 2006 North American Christian Convention theme, “Together in Christ,” in Louisville.

February 1, 2006

Brad Dupray

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Interview with David Faust

Dr. David Faust looks back on his first North American Christian Convention and shares why the 2006 NACC matters—highlighting preaching, fellowship, and practical steps toward greater Restoration Movement unity.

November 30, 2005

David Faust

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC: Together In Christ

Reflecting on Jesus’ prayer for unity in John 17, David Faust invites the Restoration family to see the 2006 North American Christian Convention as a historic chance to worship, repent, and serve “together in Christ.”

November 30, 2005

Phyllis Fox

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC: Restored-A Convention for Teens

Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will focus on being “Restored” through worship, key speakers, dynamic sessions, and workshops at the Galt House June 27-29.

Traveling the Unity Road

Better to Be Chosen Than to Be Needed

NACC Viewpoint 1: We Were There

The Adventure of a Lifetime

Interview with Shane Sooter

Interview with Bob Russell

Our Acorn-to-Oak Story

NACC: Restored–A Convention for Teens

NACC: The Dream Can Come True

NACC: Together in Christ

Interview with David Faust

NACC: Together In Christ

NACC: Restored-A Convention for Teens

Review: “A Great Awakening”

Learning to Lean

Central Christian College of the Bible to Become Central Bible University

Review: “A Great Awakening”

Learning to Lean

Central Christian College of the Bible to Become Central Bible University

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