Around the world: April 2006
Brady,of Hope Hull, Ala., began his ministry in 1984 while serving in the military onassignment in Panama.The mission now works with 15 congregations and provides…
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Churches use edgy, ‘street-savvy’ evangelism to reach communities
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Malcolm McIntosh was a living nightmare.The leader of a violent gang known as Murder One Family, he spent his days recruiting…
Winterfest, ‘little weekend gig,’ draws 15,000
GATLINBURG, TENN. — Nearly 15,000 teens took a trip to ancient Greece and Rome at this year’s Winterfest. The annual rally, described by founder Dudley…
Across the nation: April 2006
The backpackingexpedition will kick off this month. Alexander and Hollingsworth said theyexpect it to take about five months.Since 1935, onlyabout 2,300 hikers have traveled the…
Partners: Christian magazine sold to Harding
The quarterly magazine Teenage Christian has been acquired by the Institute for Church and Family at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. The publication, launched in…
ACU extends ‘Christ-like love’ to gay rights group
ABILENE, TEXAS — Abilene Christian University students, faculty and staff members engaged in peaceful conversations with about 35 gay-rights demonstrators during a planned visit recently.…
Lowry formally installed as Lipscomb president
From staff reports The Christian ChronicleL. Randolph Lowry III formally took office as Lipscomb University's 17th president during installation ceremonies Wednesday. Delegates from more than…
ACU lectures promote ‘spirit of fellowship’
ABILENE, Texas — A call for unity between “estranged brothers and sisters” highlighted the recent Abilene Christian University Lectureship, which focused on the 100-year-old division…
NCAA: Church member vs. church school
The first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament is a family affair, of sorts. Sherri Coale, member of the Westside Church of Christ in…
Can instrumental, a cappella churches cooperate in missions?
TULSA, OKLA. — In several African countries, missionaries from a cappella and instrumental churches have worked together for years. After 100 years of division, “We…
