We should echo Jesus’ prayer for unity
‘My prayer is not for them alone (the apostles). I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of…
Archive: Mar 2013
Blending generations builds a church for the ages
Bucking societal trends is a challenging proposition. The task can prove even more daunting within the culture of churches, where traditions run deep. Yet that…
A royal mocha, fit for a King
DENVER — Purple Door Coffee won't be an ordinary coffee shop. Neither will it be a zoo. That’s the vision of Madison Chandler and Mark…
National survey report: Teens envision a church more pleasing to God
Listen up, faithful adults. Young Christians have ideas for making the church more like God meant it to be — and they’re eager to be…
Social justice vs. kingdom work
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Love Jesus. Tolerate the church. At a time when Americans’ confidence in organized religion has hit a 40-year low, that mindset…
Across the Nation, March 2013
ALABAMAROBERTSDALE — “On This Rock,” a free application for Apple and Android products, aims to share the Gospel via the growing number of mobile devices.Overseen…
Exposure Youth Camp boosts teens
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — For Savannah Burns, Exposure Youth Camp means a place “where we go and really get a feel for how awesome heaven will…
Veteran minister named president of Canada’s Great Lakes Bible College
WATERLOO, Ontario — Art Ford, a longtime Canadian minister and educator, has been named president of Great Lakes Bible College, a small preacher training school…
Partners, March 2013
EDUCATION TRAININGADRIATIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMYDURRES, Albania — Fifty-eight students, ages 9 to 16, are learning English, math and Bible principles through the Adriatic Christian Academy. The…
‘A song in my heart’
TUBUNGU, Swaziland — When Joan Cheptot came to this tiny country in southern Africa, she already was a preacher’s wife, mother and educator. She had…
