Author Barbara A. Oliver

Barbara has been involved in missions for over 25 years, both in the field and in publishing.

Vilonia church of Christ Disaster Relief

Editor’s Note: The following is from a special website set up by the Vilonia church of Christ about their relief efforts. by Marty Knight VILONIA, Ark., (BNc) — Another day has drawn to a close and we were blessed with… Continue Reading →

“You Are Not Forgotten!”

by Mark A. Rehl, President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 55, Licking County, Ohio (BNc) — This is the motto that motivates a never-ending mission to find America’s military that remain missing during combat. These are the words that… Continue Reading →

The Lord’s church in Karur, South India

by Beth Johnson KARUR, India, (BNc) — Brother S. Masilamani, a former Chennai Teacher Training School graduate, has a long history of dedicated work for the Lord, going many places to preach in spite of his heart problems, high blood… Continue Reading →

The evangelism of Triuppur city

by A. Selvakumar and K.M. Suresh TRIUPPUR, India (BNc) — We are so thankful to our Lord for the privilege we had to study the word in Chennai, India, where we were taught the pure word and were guided in… Continue Reading →

Concordance to the Ndebele Bible

by Ken Green WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (BNc) — I have before me the Concordance to the Ndebele Bible, written by Foy Short, long-time missionary to Zimbabwe. The Ndebele language is spoken by people in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Short,… Continue Reading →

Japan Update: The brethren are safe

The brethren in Japan are safe, after the earthquake and tsunami, according to a report by Noguchi Yoshiya, from the Ochnomizu church of Christ.

Preacher’s family threatened

by Allen Melton, deacon of missions with the Nederland church SALTILLO, Mexico (BNc) — Juan Martinez, a minister in Mexico supported by the Nederland Church of Christ (in the Beaumont area) has requested our prayers. His family must come up… Continue Reading →

“Fill a box. Touch a child.”

by Lisa Carter PANAMA CITY, Panama (BNc) — That was Larry Brady’s dream many years ago when he started sending wrapped Christmas gifts to some of the poorest children in Panama.  Today that dream has grown into over 7000 gifts! … Continue Reading →

Great missionary goes home

AUSTIN, Tx (BNc) — Bessie O. Hardin Chenault has left this life for the loving embrace of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!” Bessie was born in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, on October 11,… Continue Reading →

New brotherhood podcast

by Dale Jenkins INTERNET, (BNc) — TheEquipNetwork.com (TEN) in conjunction with iPreach announces a new podcast in cooperation with the Gospel Advocate. Adam Faughn and Dale Jenkins introduced iPreach in September 2008. iPreach has become the most listened to podcast… Continue Reading →

New mission effort begins in Porirua, New Zealand

by Jeanette Raines WELLINGTON, NZ (BNc) — A new work in the area of Porirua, called Porirua Missions, started in Jan. 2011, with the arrival of the Kevin Moore family. The Moore family arrived after a full schedule of visiting… Continue Reading →

Dr. Earl Irvin West passes away

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BNc) — Dr. Earl Irvin West, former university professor, church minister and author of nine books, passed away Friday, Feb. 4. He was 90. Though born in poverty, Earl worked his way through college, eventually earning a PhD… Continue Reading →

Church provides aid to flood victims in Panama

by Lisa Carter PANAMA CITY, Panama (BNc) — Panama had extreme flooding during the month of December and many Christian families of indigenous people living in remote villages were affected. There are many Panamanian families, four American families living in… Continue Reading →

Tom Bright dies

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (BNc) — Tom Bright, Sr., preacher for the Phillips Street church in Dyersburg, Tenn., and the Director of the Online Academy of Biblical Studies, passed away on the morning of Jan. 30. Visitation will be from 6:00 until… Continue Reading →

Nona Gray – Give Me My Roses While I Live.

by Joan Turrell WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Bnc) — Nona Gray has been a stalwart member of the Lord’s Church that meets at Webb Street in Wellington, New Zealand since 1965. Gray spent her childhood in the little town of Patea… Continue Reading →

Don Blackwell new GBN Executive Director

by Barry Gilreath, Sr. DALTON, Ga. (BNc) — The elders of the Highland Church of Christ in Dalton, GA, who oversee Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN), have announced Don Blackwell as the network’s new Executive Director, effective December 1, 2010. Brother… Continue Reading →

Tribute to Dale McCaleb

by Scott McCown PENSACOLA, Fla. (BNc) — There have been a lot of preachers who had an impact on my life and my decision to become a preacher, but the one that stands out most was a “retired” preacher who… Continue Reading →

American Samoa hit by Cyclone Wilma

(Editor’s Note: The eye of Cyclone Wilma, a category3 storm, passed over Tutuila on Monday, Jan. 25, 2011, causing damage to power lines, telecommunication outages, minor landslides and damage to homes and roofs. The following report is as of 7:00… Continue Reading →

World-Renowned Scholar Donates Library to HCU

Florence, Alabama (BNc) — Dr. Frederick William Danker of St. Louis, the world’s leading authority on New Testament Greek, has chosen Heritage Christian University as the repository for his extensive personal and professional library.  Initial materials from Danker included more… Continue Reading →

Preacher dies in house fire

by Ken Thomas COLUMBIA, Miss. (BNc) — Jimmy W. Cox, 82 year-old preacher for the church in Columbia, Miss., and his wife Shirley, age 61, died in a fire that left little but ashes. The fire occurred about 2 a.m…. Continue Reading →

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