August 18, 2026
The River Always Wins
After historic Indiana flooding, churches and IDES showed the power of compassion, reminding believers that even when floodwaters rise, God remains our refuge and the river of life will win.
Articles for tag: Noblesville Indiana
July 28, 2023
Former IDES Executive Director Rick Jett Dies
Rick Jett, who was associated with IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) for almost four decades, and who led the mission agency for 19 years as executive director before retiring two years ago, died on Wednesday.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘IDES Was Started by a Man with a Mission’ (1991)
In honor of the 50th anniversary of IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service), we again share a 1991 article about Milton B. Bates, the man who started the disaster relief organization. IDES will mark its anniversary with an open house July 8 at its headquarters in Noblesville, Ind.
December 6, 2022
Churches Partner with IDES to Reap ‘Harvest of Talents’ to Feed Hungry Worldwide
Six churches combined to raise almost $190,000 this year for International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) Harvest of Talents hunger projects. Over the past 39 years, Harvest of Talents events have generated $4.3 million to combat world hunger. Any individual or church can participate.
January 13, 2021
Stine Succeeds Jett as Executive Director of IDES
By Jim Nieman After 16 years on the board of IDES followed by 19 years as the organization’s executive director, Rick Jett has transitioned out of the latter role and David Stine has been named to succeed him. Since 2016, Stine has served as director of operations with IDES—International Disaster Emergency Service—a Christian church/church of Christ organization incorporated in 1973 to provide emergency assistance via missionaries who were in or near disaster situations around the world. “I am honored to continue the legacy of meeting the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of
Put It in Print
By Rick Jett (From our series “The Best or Worst Advice I”ve Ever Received.”) The best advice I ever received was from Alan Ahlgrim, former senior minister of Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Colorado. About 20 years ago, Alan was teaching one of the graduate classes I was taking at Cincinnati Christian University. One lesson was about personal growth of a leader. He said good leaders are constantly growing. They will read, take classes, attend conferences, and interview other leaders. He explained that growing leaders will set goals. He walked us through an exercise of writing goals and action steps
March 28, 2012
Is Seminary Worth It?
Josh Tandy considers whether seminary is still worth the investment, examining how historical context, critique, personal formation, and critical thinking prepare leaders for healthy long-term ministry.
November 19, 2011
Vinyl Records Have Made a Comeback
Josh Tandy reflects on introducing teenagers to lectio divina and discovering how slowing down with Scripture can help students move beyond content consumption toward deeper reflection and engagement.
March 23, 2011
Soul Food
White River Christian Church’s weekly food pantry has grown into a major outreach, offering groceries, a homemade meal, and Thursday worship for hundreds in central Indiana.
March 26, 2006
A Rural Church with a World Focus
A small rural Kentucky church helped fuel the growth of Workers for Mexico Mission through bold generosity, hands-on trips, and lasting partnership—showing what a big vision can do through steady faithfulness.
