Pendergrass’ debate on mechanical instruments in worship proves success
May 16, 2012
by David Fanning
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BNc) - The religious debate between Jason Weatherly (Pentecostal) and Kevin Pendergrass (Christian) over the issue of the type of music God authorizes under New Covenant worship was a great success!
Approximately 1500–2000 individuals from all over the world watched this debate live on April 26–27, 2012, at the Pershing United Pentecostal building.
Truth stood victorious as Kevin Pendergrass, one of the speakers for the brotherhood broadcast known as The Gospel of Christ, contended for the faith and proved from the Scriptures that vocal music is the only type of music God authorizes in New Testament worship (Jude 3). Read more
Spring Meadows sponsors online video series for teens
April 19, 2012
SPRING HILL, Tenn., (BNc) – This summer, a team of youth ministers from churches of Christ are releasing 12 HD video messages for churches to use and discuss together.
#HASHTAG Youth Series: the online video series for teenagers, will be available online to families, groups, and churches around the world. Their goal is to be able to meet young people where they are – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo and all the other places teenager spend their time online. Using these networks #HASHTAG will present different aspects of what Jesus has done, what Jesus is doing, and what Jesus will do, and why it matters for young people. Read more
Eindhoven hosts lectures on ‘The Way’
April 18, 2012
EINDHOVEN, Holland (BNc) – On April 13th and 14th, 50 brethren from 7 congregations in Holland and Flanders gathered in Eindhoven for a series of 7 lectures on ‘The Way’ presented by Daniel Napier. Read more
16 baptized in “Leave the Light On” campaign
April 11, 2012
KILLEN, Ala. (BNc) — When I moved to the Atlas congregation, I started turning the light on over the baptistry before services. Then, whenever the lights were turned off after services in the building, those lights over the baptistery would get left on. That became the norm.
One day it occurred to me to “leave the light on.” So we started leaving the light on, on purpose. The I started talking about it.
We talk about baptism a lot and pray about lost souls.
We have a prayer service here at Atlas every Monday morning at 6:00 a.m. We have prayed about people who need to hear the gospel and those who have been here to hear the gospel.
We have called, sent cards and made personal visits to people’s homes. Read more
Preacher’s op-ed featured on WashTimes website
March 22, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNc) — The Washington Times newspaper featured an op-ed article today on the front page of its website by Weylan Deaver, preacher with the Sherman Drive congregation in Denton, Tex.
Weylan writes a column for the Religion communities section. His article is entitled, “A Christian reply to ‘animal rights.’”
The article was his first contribution to his new column, “Deaver Drive.” Read more
Jim Krumrei celebrates 80th birthday
March 9, 2012
HAARLEM, Holland (BNc) – Seventy people attended the 80th birthday celebration of Jim Krumrei in Haarlem on February 26th. Except for periods of a few months spent in the US, Jim and Ruth Krumrei completed their 49th year of continual service on the mission field in January of 2012. Read more
300 attend first night of Malaysia meeting
March 9, 2012
KLANG VALLEY, Malaysia (BNc) — More than 300 people from around the Klang Valley and other states, as well as Singapore, came together on the first night of the campaign Mar. 8 to listen to an edifying message by John Moore.
John covered his topic, “Why Do I Feel the Way I Do”, on man’s feeling of inadequacy and lack of permanent happiness. Despite jet lag, after a 26-hour flight from the United States, his presentation was energetic, well-paced, and easy to understand. Read more
Bible Class Teacher Takes Lessons to Oven
March 1, 2012
by Glenda Williams, BNc correspondent
GENEVA, Ala (BNC) — Ladies Bible class teacher, Linda Sartain, has taken her Wednesday night Bible class far beyond what the 18 ladies would have ever dreamed. Read more
Fire destroys Hartford, Alabama church building
January 23, 2012
by Glenda Williams, BNc Correspondent
HARTFORD, Ala (BNc) — An early morning fire destroyed the Hartford Church of Christ building Sunday morning, January 15, 2012. Jim Simmons, local preacher for the church, stated he received a call around 3:00 a.m. that the building was on fire. Read more
Peru church grabs attention through billboards
January 20, 2012
CUSCO, Peru (BNc) — A catchy billboard design went up today for the Ayllu congregation in two high-traffic locations in the city, according to missionary wife Allison Kizer.
With a splash of color and the word Distinto (distinct) in huge letters, the quirky font catches the eye of passers-by.
The billboard asks, “Why is Christianity different?”, and gives information about the church. Read more






