Warren Center facility to rise soon
August 4, 2010
by John Henson, preacher for the Grand Blanc congregation in Michigan
VIENNA, WVa., (BNC) — A new apologetics center dedicated to the defense and teaching of the existence of God may be opening its new facility soon.
The Warren Christian Apologetics Center has purchased land and is set to begin construction soon on a 7,200 sq. ft. building which will include a library, 290-seat auditorium, classrooms and offices, according to Dick Sztanyo, minister of the Pelham, Ala., Church of Christ. Sztanyo is assisting the founders, Charles Pugh, W. Terry Varner and Thomas Bart Warren in the project. The Vienna, WV facility will be completed in the spring of 2011. Read more
5th PF Lectures feature “Seeking First the Kingdom”
July 14, 2010
Exclusive for BNc, by John Henson, minister, Grand Blanc, Mich., church
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (BNc) – “The Preachers Files Lectureship was an unqualified success,” said Tim Hester, of Mississippi, one of 18 speakers participating in the annual gathering.
Conducted at the Rush Springs church July 9-11, the lectureship theme was “Seeking First the Kingdom.”
Speakers from across the United States, India and Tanzania enjoyed lectures and the finest southwestern cuisine during the three-day event.
Joe May, of Arkansas, initiated the lectures, with the lesson, “Seeking First the Kingdom After We Fall.” Read more
Southwest School Of Bible Studies graduates nine
July 12, 2010
Adapted from “The Southwesterner”
AUSTIN, Tex. (BNc) – The Southwest School of Bible Studies, sponsored by the Southwest congregation, graduated nine students July 4.
Last weekend, nine students received the Diploma in Biblical Studies: Emily Cammock, James Cammock, Andy Chvavarrilla, Jojimon George, John Haffner, Daniel Lange, Moisés Umaña, Maritza Umaña, and Saraí Umaña.
In addition, Kelcy Chavarrilla and Kristina Sowell received the Certificate of Biblical Studies for successfully completing the Christian Women’s Studies Program, designed for student wives and other ladies interested in continuing their spiritual education. Read more
Tennessee Bible College appoints new president
May 18, 2010
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., (BNc) – David Hill is stepping in for his father, Malcolm Hill, as president of Tennessee Bible College.
Malcolm Hill, 76, has spent 35 years as president of the Cookeville college, which he founded in 1975. He is retiring from his position as president due to health problems but will remain as chancellor, an advisory position to the president.
David Hill, 49, has been with the college since 1990, working in various capacities, including director of public relations, director of missions, business manager and instructor.
“My goal is to maintain the stability that we’ve enjoyed for the last number of years,” said Hill.
You may visit their website for more details.
Frederick W. Danker speaks at HCU
April 20, 2010
FLORENCE, Ala. (BNc) – The world’s foremost New Testament lexicographer spoke on the campus of Heritage Christian University.
Dr. Frederick W. Danker, reknowned classicist and lexicographer, spoke at the first annual Charles Coil Lecture Series Apr. 9, hosted by HCU’s Friends of the Overton Memorial Library.
Dr. Danker edited A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Christian Literature (3rd rev. ed., 2000) and authored The Concise Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (2009).
His lecture series, “Beyond Borders with St. Luke”, was attended by faculty, staff and students from HCU, Freed-Hardeman University, Amridge University and the University of North Alabama. Read more
Mt. Juliet hosts first conference for involvement ministers
April 7, 2010
by Travis Irwin
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (BNc) – “Could we have a conference like this every six months?” one participant asked.
Another stated, “I would pay many times over what this conference cost me; it is that valuable.”
One suggested, “I think there needs to be a lab that can prevent minister burnout.”
Such were part of the conversations of those who attended the first annual EQUIP Conference Mar. 26-27 at the Mt. Juliet, Tenn., church.
Jonathan Pettus is the involvement minister at Mt. Juliet. I called him about a year ago and inquired of brotherhood seminars and workshops for involvement ministers. He knew of none. Jonathan suggested that we have our own.
Jonathan and I asked four other involvement ministers to join us in organizing an event designed specifically for involvement ministers in churches of Christ. It was decided that we would call it “The EQUIP Conference.” Read more
Bible Classes at Kalamindi for Area Preachers
April 6, 2010
NDHIWA, Kenya (BNC) — The congregation at Kalamindi hosted two weeks of advanced Bible studies for preachers ending on Sunday, April 4th, 2010.
Conference for preachers held in Kazan, Russia
February 13, 2010
by Glenda Williams
KAZAN, Russia (BNc) – More than 30 preachers and ministers from more than 15 locations in Russia participated in a 3-day conference for preachers in the Deryshki hotel, October 26-29, in the suburb of Kazan, Russia.
“Churches of Christ in Russia today – Overcoming challenges and keeping the faith,” was the conference name. This was the fifth seminar held within the past five years and was the largest. Read more
MS: church hosts benevolence debate
January 25, 2010
by Guyton Montogomery, minister, Northside church
MERIDIAN, Miss. (BNc) — The Northside congregation hosted a Bible debate on church benevolence Jan. 21-22.
Thursday night Patrick Donahue of Huntsville, Ala., affirmed that, “The Bible does not authorize use of the church treasury for social meals.” John T. Polk II of Dover, Tenn., denied. Read more
Youth Outreach University to host Dr. Brad Harrub
January 18, 2010
by Barbara A. Oliver, managing editor
CONWAY, Ark. (BNc) — Dr. Brad Harrub will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Youth Outreach University (Y.O.U.) in Conway, Ark. The seminar will take place on the University of Conway Arkansas, Conway campus on Jan. 22-24. Read more