Author J. Randal Matheny

Randal and his wife Vicki have lived and worked in Brazil since Nov. 1984. They have three married children and six grandchildren. He sometimes writes "7 Points." http://randal.us

‘When the Lord is ready for us:’ Remembering Bob Childress

The editor remembers elder Bob Childress from Abilene, Tex., who passed away in March.

TRENDS: Africa worker examines ‘numbers test’

Tanzania missionary George Jensen examines the “numbers test” many use to determine support and finds it lacking.

Ministry spotlight: International Gospel Hour

BNc highlights the radio ministry International Gospel Hour based in West Fayetteville, Tenn.

OC Prof Kent Hartman reports on Japan trip

Oklahoma Christian professor Kent Hartman was enroute to Japan during the earthquake Mar. 11.

Roy and Evelyn Barber: Seven decades of devotion

ROY AND EVELYN BARBER of Cleveland are two fun-loving, wisecracking, sentimental soulmates who know how to make a marriage last and keep a relationship strong. They celebrated 70 years of marriage Mar. 22.

JAPAN: Preacher plans visit to disaster center in Sendai

The preacher of the Yokota church of Christ shares plans for a visit to the congregation in the heart of the disaster area.

Trends and ideas: Preacher proposes option for declining lectureships

Preacher Matthew Morine suggests an alternative to traditional lectureships, which appear to be declining in attendance.

JAPAN: Mito tallies emotional, spiritual damage

A minister of the Mito, Japan, church describes the effects of the earthquake and tsunami on the Christians there.

JAPAN: Missionary plans trip to worst area

Japan missionary Marlin Ray plans a trip north to the most affected areas. He tells of news about the Ibaraki church as well.

Park Ave. church sends $90k to Japan

The Park Avenue church in Memphis TN will send the donations on to Japanese Christians, with 100% of the offerings reaching Japan.

JAPAN: Unstable situation poses ‘dilemma’

A Japanese preacher’s wife emails that the unstable conditions in Japan because of the nuclear reactors poses a dilemma to those who seek to help the needy.

Update: Preacher and wife murdered at home in Miss.

Fred and Mildred House were murdered at home by a neighbor late Friday night. Fred was a retired preacher living in Fulton, Miss.

WVBS: 35 men baptized on Texas’ Death Row

Inmates on Texas’ Death Row and others in the prison unit have been baptized through Dave Collier Sr’s chaplaincy, using WVBS materials.

Think mag offers free electronic issue on Islam

Focus Press offers a free electronic issue of Think magazine for download, on the topic of Islam.

From Japan, missionary Marlin Ray: ‘We are fine’

Marlin Ray, missionary in Japan, sent the following email earlier this morning about conditions in his area.

After tsunami, first report positive on Japanese brethren – updated 15:08 CT

Most recent news of the church of Christ in Japan, after the 8.9 earthquake and tsunami on Mar. 11.

Edmond OK minister Don Vinzant passes – updated

Edmond OK minister and former Brazil missionary Don Vinzant passed away in the early hours of Mar. 9.

Indian Christians harrassed and threatened

Preacher Tim Arnold shares news of his trip to India. This story was written just days ago while still in the country. He tells of hardships and opposition, but great dedication of the Indian Christians and evangelists.

Arkansas church holds 5 1/2 hr prayer chain

PARAGOULD, Ark. (BNc) — The 7th and Mueller church came together from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, to offer up to God prayer, according to minister Michael Cox. A total of 84 members each prayed for 15… Continue Reading →

Christian pilot reflects on Rio helicopter crash

TAUBATÉ, Brazil (BNc) — The helicopter had left with its crew from the Army base in the city of Taubate, in Sao Paulo state. It was flying Thursday, Jan. 20, over three neighborhoods in the city of Nova Friburgo, in… Continue Reading →

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