Category Edification

Whatever the church does to edify the saints.

Baxter Institute continues classes in spite of political unrest

TEGUCIGULPA, Honduras (BNc) – Preaching students are sequestered in the Baxter Institute, while political protests in the streets occur within earshot of the campus. On June 28, 2009, with the support of the Honduran Supreme Court, the military, and the… 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 →

Magnolia Bible College to close

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (BNc) — Magnolia Bible College will close its doors on Dec. 17, according to the school’s website. The decision was made Aug. 19 by the board of trustees. The 33-year-old Bible training school cited as the cause of… Continue Reading →

Guyana Christian University graduates first class of ten

LETHEM, Guyana (BNc) — Jerry O. Davidson, missionary to the Amerindian villages in Guyana, South America, since 1999, reports that the school’s first graduation, held on July 3, 2009, was a success. Ten Amerindians received diplomas for their two years… 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.

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.

Elders’ retreat hosted by Faulkner University

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (BNc) — From June 8-11 a retreat for elders and their wives will be held on the campus of Faulkner University.

David Kenney reviews biblical resources online

The number of books and resources grows exponentially. How to find those gems that will enhance a Christian’s library? One disciple answers that question with his website, “David R. Kenney’s Bully Pulpit.” Launched in Feb., 2008, Kenney recommends religious books… Continue Reading →

Miss. church hosts Preacher’s Files lectures

THEO, Miss (BNc) — The Theo church in north Mississippi will host the fourth annual Preacher’s Files Lectureship July 31-Aug. 2.

Three Corners helps men beat addictions

by Richard Mansel HAZELHURST, Ga. (BNc) — Sammie Carson’s battle with substance abuse nearly destroyed him. “I had lost hope. I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why I could not break out of the bondage of the… Continue Reading →

Howard Norton to lead Baxter Institute

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (BNc) — Former missionary and Christian Chronicle editor Howard Norton has been chosen as the next president of the Central American school, Baxter Institute.

Western Kentucky Youth Camp Cleans Up

by Gayle Hall MARION, Ky. (BNc) — Western Kentucky Youth Camp still needs work in its recovering from weather damage. The campus of Western Kentucky Youth Camp suffered extensive damage as result of the ice storm on Jan. 27 and… Continue Reading →

Amridge University regents name new president

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Amridge University Board of Regents has named Michael C. Turner president of the University. “Since the untimely death of Dr. Rex Turner, the Regents have been planning for and praying about the University’s future,” said Roger… Continue Reading →

Faulkner lectureship chooses hope theme

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) — The Faulkner University Bible Lectureship, slated for Mar. 2-5, will highlight the theme, “Hope for a Hopeless World.” “If ever there was a timely theme this is one,” wrote Faulkner’s Sam Long, in an email. “In… Continue Reading →

MSOP lectures scheduled for March 29 through April 2

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BNc) — The 43rd Annual Memphis School of Preaching Lectureship will be held March 29-April 2. This year’s event will center around the theme, “To Seek and Save the Lost.” MSOP is located at 3950 Forest Hill Irene… Continue Reading →

Mac Deaver to participate in debate with baptist minister

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (BNc) — Mac Deaver will participate in a debate with a baptist minister April 27-30 at Schaumburg (Ill.) Church of Christ.  The title of the debate is “The Nature of Man.” Deaver will affirm the proposition, “The Scriptures… Continue Reading →

Seven-Year-Old Recites Psalm 119

CHENNAI, India (BNc) — Samuel, who is 7 years old, can recite Psalm 119 in its entirety, all 176 verses. Beth Johnson had given her class a memory-work assignment of learning Psalm 119 during the 2008-09 school year. The intention… Continue Reading →

1220 Attend 50th Anniversary of Zimbabwe School

MUTARE, Zimbabwe (BNc) — On Dec. 5 the Mutare School of Preaching celebrated its 50th anniversary.

OC prof John Thompson dies

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (BNc) — Dr. John Henry Thompson, Oklahoma Christian history professor, died of chronic illnesses.

Hispanic Christians Seek Deeper Bible Knowledge

GEYER SPRINGS, Ark. (BNc)- The Congregational Training Program (CTP) celebrated its grand opening with a devotional and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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