Somerset student wants to make preaching his profession Nov 22, 2009
I want to make my life learning about the Bible. I ve always been interested in what it said, the Somerset Area High School senior said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
it will help them win Oct 31, 2009
All quotations of the Bible are from the New Revised Standard Version (National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America; Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1989). Hector Avalos is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Iowa State University and Executive Director of the. (Harper's Magazine)
The challenge of cultural translation Aug 28, 2009
In 2007 the National Council of Churches of Christ published A Social Creed for the 21st Century. The document is a thoughtful attempt to translate the messages of Jesus into our own culture. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
TCH turns 100 Aug 24, 2009
The organization is rooted in the Christian faith as it was founded by the West 7th Street Church of Christ in Columbia and supported by Churches of Christ across the state. So much of what we do today is about breaking the cycle of negative behavior, said Bill Alsup, who has been Director of Development for TCH since 2002. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
High Court Reverses Ban On Homeless Camp At Church Jul 17, 2009
Supporters of the church included the American Civil Liberties Union, a synagogue and six churches or religious organizations, including the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, Church Council of Greater Seattle and regional associations of American Baptists, Evangelical Lutherans and United Churches of Christ. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
County receives grant for emergency food, shelter Jul 11, 2009
Kaufman County was selected by a national Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; Salvation Army; United Jewish Communities; and United Way of America. The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Am I My Brother's Keeper? -- Addressing the Needs of the Self by Establishing a Connection With God and Others Jul 9, 2009
There he worked with the Church of God (Holiness), Wesleyan Holiness, and Churches of Christ in Christian Union, respectively in youth ministry and evangelism. He is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University where he completed his undergraduate studies in pastoral ministry and Literature. (Primezone Releases)
Agencies urged to apply for funds May 23, 2009
The board comprises representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A; The Salvation Army; United Jewish Communities and United Way of America. A local board made up of United Way, several faith-based agencies, emergency-aid agencies, and community members, will determine how the funds are distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies. (Nogales International, AZ)
County gets FEMA money Apr 11, 2009
The EFSP national board is comprised of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, USA; Untied Jewish Communities; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Salvation Army; and United Way of America and provides assistance through several of those agencies and others at the local level. In each funded jurisdiction, a local board advertises the availability of the funds, establishes local priorities, selects local non-profit and government agencies to... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Religious leaders offer hope at Easter Apr 9, 2009
Craig Brown, federal coordinator of the Churches of Christ in Australia, said while many people had had their security ripped from them, they should not lose hope. "Resurrection and rebirth are far from their minds. Yet, by looking back at the Easter story we are invited to participate afresh in it," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What do Christians Believe? Mar 25, 2009
g., Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Disciples of Christ, Churches of Christ, etc. . (Suite101.com)
Survey: Most religious groups in U.S. have lost ground Mar 9, 2009
Most religious groups in USA have lost ground, survey finds - USATODAY.com. Most religious groups in USA have lost ground, survey finds. (USA Today)
• COLUMN: And now the rest of the story ... Mar 6, 2009
We are gathering more names all the time" ...MVCC, owned by the Churches of Christ, operated on the old Albion Normal School campus from 1958-69, when it was folded into Baker (Ore.) College ...Steve Crump is the Times-News Opinion editor.Do tellIf it's odd, poignant, funny or weird and it happens in south-central Idaho, I want to hear about it.Call 735-3223, or write me at . Copyright ? 2006, Lee Publications Inc. Magicvalley.com is an on-line division of the Times-News, published daily at 132... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• COLUMN: Last of the Bobcats? Gooding College fades away Mar 3, 2009
It was a Churches of Christ school - tiny and poorly funded by any standard - that operated on the old Albion campus, which the Church of Christ leased from the state for 100 a year. In 1969, MVCC was merged with Baker College in Oregon, which itself closed a year later The Web site lists 38 MVCC alumni. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ex-student at Harding seeks dismissal of suit Feb 24, 2009
David Crouch, director of public relations for the school affiliated with the Churches of Christ, said today that, from the start, administrators have affirmed that Thompson was treated fairly and consistently within the framework of Harding's established policies. In October 2007, Thompson settled out of court a libel suit he had filed in White County Circuit Court against two students at Harding. (KSLA.com, LA)
