Olbricht a ‘Renaissance man’ for churches
"In those days there were giants in the land" quintessentially captures the essence of Thomas H. Olbricht’s contribution to Churches of Christ. Few octogenarians remain…
Staff Reports
Partners, October 2012
BIBLE CAMPS CAROLINA BIBLE CAMP MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — The inaugural Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival raised nearly $10,000 for the camp’s scholarship and capital improvement…
Newsmakers, October 2012
NEW ELDERS: Jim Bruner and Mark Chapman, Northside Church of Christ, San Antonio, Texas. NEW MINISTERS: Will Anderson, Bawcomville Church of Christ, West Monroe, La.…
York online program accredited
YORK, Neb. — Students can earn a full degree from York College from the convenience of their home. The Higher Learning Commission has approved accreditation…
SPOTLIGHT- Water for Panama
IPETI KUNA, Panama — Larry Brady was shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of 15 children in this Central American village. The village…
Going the extra mile
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kathy Pruitt takes the biblical commandment of going the extra mile seriously.In fact, Pruitt, a member of the Concord Street Church of…
REVIEW: Voting with faith: Books ponder politics and culture
???Miroslav Volf. A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, Baker Publishing Group, 2011. 174 pages.…
In Kenya, hundreds of high school students sign up to study the Bible
In AIDS-ravaged Africa, a church-sponsored program teaches morality to thousands of high school students — tackling taboo subjects such as sex and abstinence. In addition,…
Newsmakers, September 2012
NAMED: Brandon Tatum , president of Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, Okla. Kenneth Olree , director of engineering, Abilene Christian University in Texas. HONORED: Rex Farnsworth…
REVIEW: Amid ‘valleys of suffering,’ author calls for contentment
???? Cathy Messecar. A Still & Quiet Soul: Embracing Contentment. Abilene, Texas: Leafwood Publishers, 2011. 192 pages, $13.99. In a society that thrives on dissatisfaction and…
