VOICES: A mingling of the mission-minded
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Effective ministry in the Global South was a recurring topic at this year’s Global Missions Conference. Missionaries, university students and…
Archive: Dec 2011
Baptized in the Black Sea
ORDZHONIKIDZE, Ukraine — In waters once patrolled by Soviet submarines, Roman Onischenko gave his life to Jesus. The 16-year-old was one of 11 people —…
INSIDE STORY: Finding hope in a red door
OKLAHOMA CITY — Blessings come in all shapes and sizes. And colors. Red, for example. “Since I was a little girl, I always wanted a…
In Big Sky country, three congregations merge
HELENA, Mont. — Welcome to the Gunslingers Church of Christ. Not really. But that characterization might not be too far off in describing the Lord’s…
‘God didn’t do this’
In the midst of unimaginable tragedy, Les Ferguson Jr.’s faith survives. “God didn’t do this,” said Ferguson, preaching minister for the Orange Grove Church of…
Newsmakers, December 2011
APPOINTED: Renee Cornett, to the Texas Board of Dental Examiners. Cornett is a member of the Southern Hills church, Buda, Texas. Chrystal Houston, director of…
Partners, December 2011
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Faulkner honored Billy D. Hilyer for his 25th anniversary as president and CEO during the university’s annual benefit dinner featuring…
REVIEW: McCoy’s love of God comes before game
The title of the story of Colt McCoy’s surprising rise from small-town football hero to NFL starter could be “Growing Up Old-School Church of Christ.”In…
His heart’s desire: new church plant
WILLARD, Mo. — After a 16-month battle with brain cancer, Nick Brumfield gained his eternal reward Oct. 9. But the 19-year-old son of Joe and…
Across the Nation, December 2011
ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK — For the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ youth group, mission trips all over the U.S. are a summer tradition. During a recent…
