December 2005

A delightful photo gallery of Grace Brethren missionaries and churches around Europe at Christmas time (pictured, Berlin) is available for viewing on Paul Klawitter’s blog at http://gbimeurope.blogspot.com/. Paul directs Grace Brethren mission activities in Europe–read some encouraging reports and note some prayer requests from our brothers and sisters in Europe. 

A current article on Christianpost.com by Rhoda Tse points out the importance of a church having a good and current website. A short excerpt is reproduced here–to read the entire article click here. A church without a website is a church that’s not on the roadmap, according to the head of a Web development company

WINONA LAKE, IN – The Grace College men’s basketball team was ranked No. 2 in the country by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) in the first ranking of the 2005-06 season released Tuesday. The NCCAA uses the Burbridge System to rank its members, a power poll which takes into account wins and losses

Reproduced here from the Christianity Today website are the events, people, and debates of the past year that Christianity Today’s news editors and writers believe have shaped, or will significantly shape, evangelical life, thought, or mission. 1. Hurricane Katrina Pounds Gulf Coast: Storm prompts local churches, denominations, and ministries to deliver unprecedented aid response. 2.

ASHLAND, Ohio–The Ashland University Board of Trustees last week named Dr. Frederick Finks (pictured) as the 28th president of Ashland University. Dr. Finks will begin his duties as president on July 1, replacing Dr. G. William Benz, who announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of the 2005-2006 academic year. The

Do you really want your life to reflect Jesus Christ to others? BMH Books’ latest release, Walking Like Jesus Did: Studies in the Character of Christ, may be just what you need. Walking Like Jesus Did, which just was delivered from the printer this morning, is a challenging but easy-to-read handbook that helps Christians better

Pastor Larry McCall (second from right) was honored at the BMH Open House this afternoon for the introduction of his new book, Walking Like Jesus Did, which was delivered this morning from the printer. At the Open House, BMH publisher Terry White introduced the author, who made some background comments on the book Other BMH

John Leonard (right) was honored at the Brethren Missionary Herald/FGBC Open House today for 27 years of consecutive service with BMH. John has worked for BMH since 1978, both as a printer and as distribution manager for BMH Books. BMH publisher Terry White (left) presented John with a plaque and a cash honorarium for John

Christianpost.com currently is posting an article about Mosaic Church in Los Angeles and its innovative use of blogging to create interaction following each Sunday message. Here is a short excerpt–to read the entire article click here. Blogging has gained great prominence recently for its projected revolutionary effect on ministering, but Erwin McManus’ Mosaic church in

Brethren Missionary Herald Company and the offices of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches invite all who are able to do so to attend a festive holiday Open House tomorrow (Friday, December 16) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A light lunch will be available, many BMH Books authors will be present, and all are