Southeast Christian Church's 215 Residency program—which gives residents firsthand ministry experience along with a deep dive into biblical study and spiritual formation—has recovered and grown since COVID-19.
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.
June 20, 2017
By Chuck Dennie It was a beautiful spring day when I pulled into the long driveway of a church that had a large property. The pastor had asked me to spend time with the church”s worship leader. As I approached the building, I saw beautiful landscaping, a well-manicured pond, and someone mowing the grass. I was about an hour early, and the pastor greeted me at the offices. I asked if we could get started early and if he would introduce me to his worship leader. He pointed outside to the guy mowing the grass and said, “There is my worship
June 20, 2017
Roachdale Christian Church has been faithful to its mission for 129 years. Over that time, it has seen its share of preachers come and go, but lately the church is looking a whole lot younger! Since starting, the church building has been located on the same corner in Roachdale, Indiana, a sleepy little town of just over 900 in the middle of Indiana cornfields, about an hour west of Indianapolis. A circa 1888 white clapboard building was replaced in 1924 by a larger brick structure. An educational wing was added in the 1960s, and in the “90s, a worship center
By Jennifer Johnson Although internships are invaluable for helping college students determine their vocational path””and although many Christian colleges and universities now require them for students across a variety of disciplines””ministry internships can be difficult for both students and churches. “The shorter internships, especially, are challenging,” says Tim Dunn, minister at LifeSpring Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. “With just a few hours a week, you don”t have time to really influence or invest in the students, especially when they are also participating in mission trips or camps. It”s hard to really include them in the life of the church.” Cincinnati
July 10, 2013
GENILYN McCAFFREY Professor of worship ministry, Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan, Kansas I can remember sitting in Genilyn”s interview for the worship faculty position at Manhattan Christian College. I asked what she wanted to be known for in the years ahead. Her answer was very clear and concise, “I want my students to be known as theologians, pastors, and artists; and in that order.” She continued, “Too often we find someone who is good artistically, and cut them loose to lead worship. As a result, the depth of the overall quality of worship is lacking, and I want the students I send out
July 22, 2007
Misplaced significance and vocational identity Misplaced significance can quietly tie your worth to your role. After repeated voice surgeries sidelined a worship minister from singing, he wrestled with self-pity and discovered how deeply he had tied his significance to his job. Vocational identity can quietly replace deeper spiritual identity. Seasons of limitation can expose what we believe about our worth. God’s love and calling are not dependent on our ability to perform. By Greg Allen I really tried not to write this story, but I realize I must. The major reason I do not want to write it is because
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