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

Lawton, Okla.-area Preachers Meet, Study

Lawton-area preachers at their Jan. 28 forum. LAWTON, Okla. (BNc)- If preachers like to eat and talk, they especially like to do it with other preachers. So a group of Oklahoma ministers meet monthly to do just that, and more.

Editor Pleads for Public Faith

FEATURE: STRAIGHT SHOOTING By Associate Editor Joe May Growing up, I was often admonished to “practice what you preach.” If you tell others to do it, if you say you believe it, follow through with it yourself. How many of… Continue Reading →

SWCC Buildings Destroyed by Fire

TERRELL, Tex. (BNc)- Two buildings at Southwestern Christian College were destroyed by fire early Sunday morning, according to the Terrell Tribune.

WGN Changes Name, Domain

By Editor J. Randal Matheny (BNc)- The trial site, World Gospel News, continues to evolve in preparation for its official launch in February. Part of that process involved a change of names Jan. 29.

Lipscomb President Speaks at Ecumenical Service

By Editor J. Randal Matheny, with Assistant Editor Joe May contributing Editor’s note: Check back periodically for updates on this developing story. Latest update: 19:56h UTC. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BNc)- The president of Lipscomb University spoke Jan. 22 at an ecumenical… Continue Reading →

Arkansas Minister Charged with Rape

By Associate Editor Joe May Editor’s note: We’d like to hear feedback from readers about the appropriateness of this story and others like it for the news site. CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (BNc)- A minister with the Clarksville church of Christ has… Continue Reading →

Glover Shipp Speaks Out on Quail Springs

Editor’s note: The following was sent by Glover to The Oklahoman in response to the story on Quail Springs’s decision to use the instrument in their Sunday meetings. I have been in churches of Christ for all of my 80… Continue Reading →

May Missionary Retreat Examines ‘Effective Missions’

Updated 3 March 2008 FLORENCE, Ala. (BNc)- Plans are shaping up for the second annual May Missionary Retreat to be held at Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton, Ala.

North Georgia Winter Lectures Announced for 2009

DALTON, Ga. (BNc)- Following close on the conclusion of the 2008 lectures, the elders of the Highland congregation decided Jan. 27 the dates and theme for the 2009 North Georgia Winter Lectures.

Tourist Mauled by Elephant in China is Christian

An American tourist attacked by a wild elephant in a Chinese nature reserve, according to news reports, is a Christian and a 2007 Freed-Hardeman University alumnus.

Quail Springs Begins Instrumental Sunday Worship

By Associate Editor Joe May Updated Jan. 29, 21:45 UTC OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla (BNc)- In an abrupt departure from the pratice of the Lord’s church throughout history, yet another large congregation has made the decision to add instrumental music to… Continue Reading →

Village of Hope Inaugurates Buildings

by Fred Asare, Director, Village of Hope TEMA, GHANA (BNc)- On January 12, the Village of Hope campus was specially opened to the general public (mostly churches of Christ) to present the work of the organization and to answer any… Continue Reading →

Harriet Hobbs, Active in Benevolence, Dies

MEDIA, Penn. (BNc)- Harriet Henry Hobbs of Marple, Penn., passed away Jan. 24, at age 77. Wife of Milton M., mother of Evelyn (Jody) Apple, Rebecca Hobbs and Bill (Anna) Hobbs, she is also survived by seven grandchildren and two… Continue Reading →

Galloway Surveys 19 Years of Work, Moves to E. Kilbride

By Jon Galloway GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (BNc)- With the end of 2007 we concluded our work on a regular basis in West Dunbartonshire with what is now the Lomond congregation. We helped to begin this work in August 1988 and moved… Continue Reading →

Brents’s Gospel Plan of Salvation Now on Old Paths Site

By BNc Correspondent Roy Davison (BNc)- The book by T.W. Brents, The Gospel Plan Of Salvation, has been added to The Old Paths Archive. In this standard work, first published in 1874, brother Brents gives a thorough and scholarly treatment… Continue Reading →

Presidential Candidate with Church Ties Drops Out of Race

By Associate Editor Joe May The only U.S. presidential candidate with ties to the Lord’s church has ended his candidacy. Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson announced Tuesday on his website that after a poor showing in Republican primaries, he is… Continue Reading →

Harding Pharmacy School Receives First Accreditation Level

By Gwen Moritz SEARCY, Ark. (BNc)– Harding University has received “pre-candidate accreditation” for its new College of Pharmacy, which will start operation in August with up to 60 students.

Elderly Couple Killed at Church Crossing

By Associate Editor Joe May LITTLE ROCK Ark. (BNc)- Two elderly saints were killed in Little Rock as they attempted to cross the street Jan. 16 for Wednesday evening Bible study at Central church of Christ.

Kenyan Ogara Scams American Churches

By Associate Editor Joe May (BNc)- The pain in Jan Towell’s email was obvious. A brother was scamming Christians worldwide and she had no other choice but to inform the world.

FHU Announces New President

by Associate Editor Joe May HENDERSON, Tenn. (BNc)- Dr. Joe Wiley has been named the 15th president by the board of trustees at Henderson, Tenn.-based Freed-Hardeman University. He replaces Dr. Milton Sewell, who announced his retirement last year.

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