Reflections Lectures to be Held at UCO
April 10, 2008
LINDSAY, Okla. (BNc)- The second annual Reflections’ lectures are scheduled for May 2-3 on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Read more
Churches of Christ vs United Church of Christ
March 24, 2008
By Associate Editor Joe May
As U.S. Senator Barack Hussein Obama advances to the forefront of the Democratic presidential race, many questions arise from his relationship with a group known as the United Church of Christ. Read more
Preacher’s Files Lectures Go to Missouri
March 1, 2008
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (BNc)- The third annual Preacher’s Files Lectureship goes to St. Joseph, Mo., July 25-27, to study the theme “God vs. the World,” announced organizer Travis Main yesterday.
The members of the Preacher’s Files Bible Study Forum attend the annual event, open to the public. It provides fellowship and study opportunities for participants.
Different congregations host the lectures each year, with a forum member organizing the program. Read more
CRC Campus in Danger from Proposed Bypass
February 29, 2008
by Assistant Editor Matt Clifton
PARAGOULD, Ark. (BNc) – A proposed bypass near Paragould could split the campus of Crowley’s Ridge College in half, creating potential safety problems for students.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department said four routes for the proposed bypass were discussed at a public meeting Feb. 19 at Paragould. Two of the routes would take the bypass directly through the center of the CRC campus. Read more
‘Polishing the Pulpit’ to Hold 14th Meeting
February 27, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Ala (BNc)- The fourteenth Polishing the Pulpit Church Conference will be held in the Great Smoky Mountains at Sevierville, Tenn., Aug. 22-28, minister and PTP director Allen Webster announced today.
Six sessions will run concurrently: classes for preachers, elders/deacons, youth workers, church members, preachers/church leaders’ wives and women (general sessions). See the PTP website for the schedule and registration information. Read more
Missionary Puts Greek Class Online
February 26, 2008
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (BNc)- Veteran Belgian missionary Roy Davison is teaching Greek to the men of the church in this Dutch city and is putting his class material on the Internet.
He taught taught two classes for men at Eindhoven Feb. 16. Read more
Christian Girls Camp Teaches and Applies Bible
February 26, 2008
By Teah McWhorter
ASHVILLE, Ala. (BNc)- The Ashville church will again host a camp for young ladies, ages 13-18, June 15-20.
This is a different kind of camp, designed for intensive study in several subjects, some not normally covered in local congregational education programs. The multi-year curriculum includes both textual and topical instruction. Read more
Regions University Undergoes Name Change
February 6, 2008
By Matt Clifton
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) - Regions University in Montgomery, Ala., has changed its name to Amridge University. The school’s board of regents officially approved the change on Jan. 31.
According to an email issued by university president Dr. Rex. Turner Jr., the name change comes due to ongoing litigation over the use of the name “Regions” which the university adopted in the fall of 2006. Read more
Harding Pharmacy School Receives First Accreditation Level
January 22, 2008
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. Read more
FHU Announces New President
January 14, 2008
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. Read more
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