Newsmakers, September 2017
CrenshawUpdate: Brother Crenshaw’s family announced on Aug. 28th that their beloved minister, mentor, husband, father and grandfather died. The family has asked for privacy at this time.
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Arnelious Crenshaw Jr., minister for the Northeast Church of Christ in Oklahoma City, with the Christian Service Award from Oklahoma Christian University.
His family accepted the award on his behalf. Crenshaw, Northeast’s minister for more than 30 years, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and was unable to attend.
See The Christian Chronicle’s related story : Minister honored as he battles brain tumor
PROMOTED
RuckerJanet Rucker, vice president for university communications and enrollment, Harding University, Searcy, Ark.
Rucker added admissions and financial aid to her previous role overseeing communications and marketing.
RECOGNIZED
Tammy Jerkins, Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year.
Jerkins is a member of the South 14th Street Church of Christ in Leesburg, Fla.
NEW PULPIT MINISTER
Taylor Cave, South Walker Church of Christ in Oklahoma City.
Cave succeeds Paul Sparks, who is retiring after 37 years as the congregation’s preacher.
NEW BOARD MEMBER
Michael Flowers, Members of Churches of Christ for Scouting.
Flowers is a member of the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Oklahoma City.
