EDITORIAL: Our non-denominational legacy lives
It’s hard to hear, standing in a sea of teenage Christians spanning as far as the eye can see. But it’s easy to be encouraged.…
Archive: Apr 2012
By the years: Churches of Christ, members and adherents
2012 Churches: 12,447Members: 1,209,259Adherents: 1,554,231 2009 Churches: 12,629Members: 1,224,404Adherents: 1,578,281 2006 Churches: 12,963Members: 1,265,844Adherents: 1,639,495 2003 Churches: 13,155Members: 1,276,621Adherents: 1,656,717 2000 Churches: 13,032Members: 1,264,152Adherents: 1,645,645…
Workshop puts Europe in spotlight
SEARCY, Ark. — Churches of Christ must make a renewed commitment to church planting in Eastern Europe and continue their pledge to strengthen indigenous church…
Across the Nation, April 2012
KENTUCKY SOMERSET — The Cumberland Church of Christ produced a pocket-size pamphlet that members can use to help share the Gospel. It’s titled “Heaven Awaits:…
Christian universities name new presidents
Two universities associated with Churches of Christ have named new presidents.John deSteiguer, senior vice president for advancement at Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City, will…
Western Christian forced to close
At age 16, Karen Cooper lost her mother to cancer. The death devastated Cooper, but she eventually came to view Ivy Kristianson’s passing in a…
More than 2,000 youths worship at Nigerian forum
More than 2,000 youths worshiped and studied alongside more than 2,000 peers at an annual youth forum on the campus of Obong Christian High School,…
Freed-Hardeman women’s basketball coach joins 700 club
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Dale Neal, women’s basketball coach at Freed-Hardeman University, recently recorded his 700th career win. The milestone victory was Neal’s 466th with Freed-Hardeman.…
Lubbock Christian University’s sharpshooting new president looks ahead
A few things you might not know about Tim Perrin, the newly named next president of Lubbock Christian University in Texas:• He played basketball at…
More than a history lesson, communion is a deeply personal experience with Jesus
I am really thankful that I grew up in churches that observed the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. I admit that, on some Sundays, I am…
