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

10,000 New Testaments printed for evangelism

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (BNc) — Missionary Jim Waldron has printed 10,000 New Testaments for free distribution as an evangelistic tool. Ten thousand copies of the New Testament in the New King James Version have been printed in South India at a… Continue Reading →

Missionary S. F. Timmerman dies

SEARCY, Ark. (BNc) — S.F. Timmerman, a pioneer in French missions, faithful and bold preacher of the gospel, loving husband, father and brother ended his difficult battle with cancer today at noon. He was 92.

The trip of my dreams

by Beijamim Junior JOÃO PESSOA, Brazil (BNc) — Forty-eight hours is a short time for so many things to happen, but time enough to make an impact on the lives of 40 children. On Nov. 13-14, we had the pleasure… Continue Reading →

Making a bigger impact in Canton

An update on the Northwest church, by Earl Ash CANTON, Oh. (BNc) — An article appeared June 10 about the merger of the two largest congregations in Canton, Oh. We have received numerous requests on how the merger has gone… Continue Reading →

Faulkner locks down after threat

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) — Faulkner University locked down its campus yesterday, Dec. 3, after a threat appeared on Facebook, a social networking site on the Internet. A parent who had gone to campus for an event wrote on Facebook that… Continue Reading →

Brazil: Christian youth killed

RIBEIRÃO DAS NEVES, Brazil (BNc) — The 20-year-old son of a Brazilian Christian couple was allegedly murdered Sunday night, Nov. 30. Luiz Otavio was the son of José Luiz and Bete, long-time Christians, of the Neves congregation. His funeral was… Continue Reading →

Child killed, mother seriously injured in Thanksgiving accident

by E. Dean Kelly, Minister, Highland Home, Ala., church ATLANTA, Ga. (BNc) — Sometimes I need to write something, yet it seems that the words to write fail me. What is the best way to put what I am feeling… Continue Reading →

TX: Preacher’s child drowns

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Tex. (BNc) — Jarred Dubacek, the 18-month-old son of Jim and Julie Dubacek, died today in a tragic drowning accident, according to Mark Teske, of Bedford. Jim is the preacher with the Smithfield congregation in North Richland… Continue Reading →

Diana Singing celebrates 40th year

by David W. Hester, special for BNc DIANA, Tenn. (BNc) — Over 3,000 Christians from at least 26 states gathered for the annual Diana Singing Sept. 11-12. The event has been held in both the spring and the fall since… Continue Reading →

Minister Byron Benson passes away

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) — Byron L. Benson, Sr., died Monday, Aug. 24, at age 70. Benson was a minister of the gospel, having preached for nine years at Mt. Pleasant church in Crenshaw County, 36 years at the Grady congregation… Continue Reading →

The opportunity in our driveway

Ray was the 22nd person converted this year in this small Alabama town.

Brazil supporter JoAnn Scruggs dies

JoAnn Scruggs, ardent supporter of the work in northeastern Brazil, died Wednesday, July 22. She participated in many evangelistic campaigns to Brazil and supported a school for underprivileged children.

A Perspective on the Jakarta Bombings

A BNc exclusive by David Lemmons MANADO, Indonesia (BNc) — During my eighth visit to Indonesia I find myself present in the country at a time when “Indonesia” and “Jakarta” have both been “Trending Topics” on Twitter and included in… Continue Reading →

Pan Am Lectures go to Brazil

by Kathy Short RECIFE, Brazil (BNc) — The 47th annual Pan American Lectures will be held this year on the northeast coast of Brazil November 1–7, according to missionary and lectureship organizer Randy Short.

Ky. church rebuilds after fire

by Paula Harrington BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (BNc) — The Mount Pleasant church, north of Bowling Green, lost their building to an arsonist last August, but has recently reopened a brand new set of doors.

Student reports on Honduras

Editor’s note: Michal Swain is in Costa Rica and requested that Allan Rojas write about the situation in Honduras for BNc. This report was received today from the Baxter Institute of Biblical and Cultural Studies in Tegucigalpa.

OK: Churches knock every door in town

LAWTON, Okla (BNc) — Knocking doors and asking strangers to study the Bible. This may seem like an out-of-date method of saving the lost – but not for the Northwest church in Lawton, Okla. They know it still works, it’s… Continue Reading →

Ohio churches unite to save souls

by Earl F. Ash CANTON, Oh. (BNc) — Two congregations have united for the work of saving souls. For many years the church in Canton, Ohio has maintained several congregations. Two have served the northern section of Canton.

Fort Worth church hosts tent meeting

MANSFIELD, Tex. (BNc) — Two churches will host a week-long tent meeting in the greater Fort Worth area beginning today. The West Mansfield church, together with the Lindsay, Okla., congregation will hold the meeting June 7-12.

Gospel growing in controlled Myanmar

NOTE: After giving permission to reproduce the report on BNc, the author requested that his name be removed. MYANMAR (BNc) — Living in Myanmar has been a real experience so far. Spiders as big as your fist in the kitchen,… Continue Reading →

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