Across the Nation, August 2012
CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO — Two Churches of Christ have merged in an effort to “better reach out to the lost souls in San Francisco,” minister…
Staff Reports
Kenyan criminals find hope in Christ
Kericho, Kenya - Thieves. Murderers. Anti-government rebels. Brothers in Christ. Thirty-eight inmates at a maximum-security prison in this western Kenyan town were immersed into Christ recently,…
Newsmakers, August 2012
NAMED: Floyd Coppedge, interim president, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, Okla. Michael Winegart, director of global learning at Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn. Cadet Micah Charles Ables commissioned as a…
Heat seeker: NBA champion puts faith first
On the night before the biggest game of his basketball career — one that would make his team the NBA champion — Norris Cole was…
State of higher ed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Are colleges and universities associated with Churches of Christ reaching as many students as possible within the fellowship? Five presidents tackled that…
The Gospel and cancer: Wife’s diagnosis leads to spiritual conversations, chances to glorify God
It’s cancer,” said the cardiothoracic surgeon, still clad in her teal surgical garb, who had just biopsied my wife’s lung. “And it’s not early, as…
Nigerian Christian school celebrates 25 years
Public officials and administrators at Obong Christian High School in southern Nigeria cut a cake celebrating the school’s “Silver Jubilee.” Principal Essang Akpanudo stands at…
Obama highlights journey of Missouri church member
JOPLIN, Mo. — A year after a tornado devastated this southwestern Missouri community, President Barack Obama highlighted the journey of high school senior Quinton Anderson.Anderson,…
REVIEW: Connecting Sunday to Monday: Books urge workplace faith
????Amy L. Sherman. Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2011. 271 pages, $16. ?????Tom Nelson. Work Matters: Connecting…
Pennsylvania camp adds a college-age session
Chelsea Anderson reads her Bible during morning quiet time at “Camp College” at Camp Manatawny in Berks County, Pa., about 45 miles northwest of Philadelphia.…
