THE MASTER’S ENCOURAGERS: BLAINE AND BOYD CORNWELL
For over 45 years the Master's Encouragers, twin brothers Blaine and Boyd Cornwell, have traveled the country singing and preaching about Jesus.
Articles for tag: Ozark Bible College
March 11, 2024
Revival Fires Ministry Founder Cecil Todd Dies
Cecil Todd, of Branson West, Mo., who served the Lord faithfully for 75 years, founded Revival Fires Ministry, and hosted a weekly television program that aired nationally for 20 years, died March 4, 2024, at age 92. . . .
March 13, 2023
BOB VERNON: Christian TV Broadcasting Pioneer
Bob Vernon may not have blazed trails through uncharted wilderness regions in the style of famous explorers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, but he was a genuine pioneer in the emerging frontier of Christian television broadcasting.
October 12, 2022
Bob Scott, 95, a Longtime Minister in Midwest, Dies (Plus News Briefs)
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 30, 2022
Carl Junction Church Adds Campus at Joplin’s Neighborhood Life House
The Christian Church of Carl Junction has launched a new campus at the former home of Ozark Christian College, which now is the site of Joplin's Neighborhood Life House, a Christ-centered nonprofit.
December 8, 2021
Stone Worship Center Dedicated at Retirement Village
The Christian Village at Mason in Ohio has opened the doors to its new Stone Worship Center and Auditorium, named in honor of former Christian Standard editor Sam E. Stone and his wife, Gwen.
February 11, 2021
Sam E. Stone: Words of Encouragement from a Recent Graduate (circa 1958)
In this week's "Throwback Thursday" we share the first Christian Standard article ever written by our former editor, Sam E. Stone, who died Jan. 25. The article from 1958—shortly after Sam graduated from college and married—is solid evidence that Sam was a great encourager from a young age.
February 7, 2021
Sam E. Stone: Upon His Hiring as Editor . . . and Retirement
We are devoting our “Throwback Thursday” features during February to our long-serving editor Sam E. Stone, who died Jan. 25 at age 84. Sam served as Christian Standard’s editor for 25 years—longer than anyone else—before retiring in 2003. (We are posting the first feature this month a couple of days late due to some necessary updates to our website.) This first installment will focus on what two prior editors wrote about Sam upon his hiring for the position and conclude with what Sam himself wrote upon his retirement. _ _ _ Sam E. Stone, Editor, 1978 By Edwin V. HaydenEditorialMay
January 29, 2021
Used of God
I soaked up Sam Stone's wit and wisdom during our lunches together. Afterward, I’d take notes about our conversations. After hearing of his passing, inspired by his wordsmithing, I felt compelled to share just a small part of his story.
January 28, 2021
Sam E. Stone: ‘He Tried to Speak the Truth in Love’
In memory and appreciation of our former editor, Sam E. Stone, who died early this week, we share this 2011 column from Christian Standard’s archives in which Sam discussed four Scripture verses significant to his life.
January 27, 2021
Longtime Christian Standard Editor Sam E. Stone, 84, Dies
Former Christian Standard editor Sam E. Stone passed away from cardiac failure on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at the age of 84. Over a lifetime of Christian ministry, Sam served as a preacher of the gospel in Ohio and Missouri, academic dean of Cincinnati Christian Seminary, Bible college professor, president of the North American Christian Convention, world missions advocate, author, and advocate for the developmentally disabled. He served as Christian Standard editor for 25 years, from 1978 to 2003, the longest tenure in the magazine’s 154-year history. The New Mexico native graduated from Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Mo., and also
March 29, 2018
Personal Milestones and Honors
Jean and Lloyd Strickland, who have served in ministry in and around Clearwater, BC, Canada, for more than 50 years, were honored as Clearwater’s Citizens of the Year by the Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce on March 23. The Stricklands went to Clearwater after graduation from Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College), Joplin, MO; he was commissioned and supported by his home church, First Christian (now called LifeBridge Christian), Longmont, CO. They began their ministry with Clearwater Christian Church in 1965 and served there until retirement in 2015. In addition to work with multisite ministries in the North
August 1, 2017
The Editors: An Inside Scoop
Christian Standard managing editor Jim Nieman reflects on the four editors he has known and worked alongside. By Jim Nieman My transition from newspaper journalist to Christian Standard managing editor came about unexpectedly almost 20 years ago. Three editors of the magazine played roles in making it happen . . . and I am glad they did. Because of my unique perch and perspective, new editor Mike Mack asked me to share my insights into these gentlemen. Edwin V. Hayden I”ve been managing editor for the last three editors of the magazine, but a man I never worked
January 21, 2016
Obituaries for 2015
The most recently received obituaries are listed first. An alphabetical listing of all 2015 obituaries begins further down. Imogene “Jean” Adams Morgan, 85, died peacefully Aug. 24, 2015, in Harlingen, TX. And then, not quite four months later, on Dec. 14, 2015, her husband, August “Gus” Morgan, 88, also died. The couple were members of Central Christian Church in Brownsville, TX, and served on many mission boards, including Korea Gospel Mission and Colegio Biblico. They regularly attended the National Missionary Convention. The Morgans are survived by their children, Nina Hughston of South Padre Island, TX, Nancy Hon of St. Charles,
June 14, 2009
A Long Ministry
 By Shan Wood In the summer of 1965, a young, skinny graduate of Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Missouri, moved to a small city north of Buffalo, New York. He was accustomed to life in the Midwest, so becoming minister of a small church in suburban western New York was quite a change. Moving away from family and friends to serve a new church always presents challenges, but adding such complicating factors as a first ministry in an unfamiliar region of the country usually is a recipe for a short “tour of duty.” But somehow it worked, for some 40
February 15, 2009
Why Is the NACC Important? I Go for My Family
by Brent Storms  Our family attended the North American Christian Convention in Louisville in 1981 when I was 8 years old. My brother was 6, and our sister was a baby. My parents wanted to attend the Ozark Bible College reception to reconnect with some of their classmates and friends. They did not want to keep my brother and me up late. So they locked us in our hotel room. Really, they did. They explained to us that they were not leaving the building. They would be right downstairs in one of the hotel ballrooms. We were instructed to
October 14, 2007
TRIED & TRUE: Faith-Promise
By Debbie Legg 1962″”10 am Sunday at First Christian Church in Fairfield, Illinois. The worship leader sings from a hymnal, accompanied by a pipe organ and piano. A senior minister, youth minister, secretary, and custodian make up the staff. Average attendance is more than 400. The missions program, with a budget of $7,000, sends support to two missionary families and answers the occasional minor request. But such a budget doesn”t go far. Then minister Robert E. Reeves and the missions committee introduce the idea of a faith-promise conference as a means of supporting missions worldwide. 2007″”same time and place. The
August 19, 2007
From Conversation to Cooperation
By Victor Knowles Since 1984 thousands of people from across the United States have attended the unity meetings known as the Restoration Forum. These annual gatherings, attended primarily by interested members of Christian churches and churches of Christ, have focused on Jesus” prayer for unity in John 17, “That they all may be one . . . that the world may believe.” On September 6 the curtain will fall on this unique gathering, the longest-running, and arguably the most successful, unity endeavor in the history of the Restoration Movement. At 9:30 a.m. April 16, 1982, a “Code Blue” was issued
Christ In Youth: Calling the Next Generation to Christ
By Lindsey Bell AÂ couple outfits per day, plenty of candy to help me survive those afternoon hunger pains, and more shoes than you can imagine””I was 14 years old and preparing to attend my first Christ In Youth event, a weeklong summer conference. My thoughts focused on the fun I would have with my friends. I looked forward to being away from home for a week and staying up every night talking with the girls in my room. I had no idea God was preparing to do a major work in my heart and in the hearts of thousands of
October 15, 2006
STARTING SMALL: A God Thing
David Bycroft recounts how Tyro Christian Church grew from a small rural congregation into a thriving ministry marked by missions giving, volunteer engagement, and leader development—evidence, he says, of what God can do anywhere.
