Oklahoma Christian University’s firing of longtime professor sparks controversy
On March 7, Oklahoma Christian University fired Michael O’Keefe, a tenured graphic design professor who taught at the university for 41 years. O’Keefe and his…
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Church growth seminar promoted by Eugene Lawton proceeds, even after his death
UPDATE: Funeral services for Eugene Lawton have seen set for late next week at the Newark church. A "homegoing" service is planned from 6 to…
Christians across US find ways to support Ukraine
As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, many American Christians are trying to help in any way they can, whether through prayer, donations or housing…
‘Gospel Trumpet’ Eugene Lawton dies at 85
Eugene Lawton, a longtime minister and renowned evangelist among Churches of Christ, died Saturday at age 85. “He is now ‘sounding his trumpet’ in his…
Mitch Henry named president of Faulkner University
Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala., introduced Mitch Henry as its next president Wednesday. Henry has a background as an attorney of 29 years — with…
‘God, where are you?’ Pandemic, war and race discussed as Affirming the Faith resumes
OKLAHOMA CITY — For hundreds of Christians across Oklahoma and the surrounding states, Affirming the Faith was the last thing they did before the pandemic.…
Doing good in a divided world
HENDERSON, Tenn. — As story after story of White law enforcement officers killing Blacks flashed across screens in the midst of a global pandemic, “society…
Across the Nation: Warming centers, adoption and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Feeding children on the ‘Forgotten Coast’
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” In Franklin County, Fla., the Eastpoint Church of Christ doesn’t even have to ask. Children —…
Meeting needs, one tank at a time
Amid a rising inflation rate and housing shortages across the United States, some Churches of Christ have turned ministry into practicality. This is the case…
