January 2006

What are some anecdotes about Rich Mullins (pictured), the songwriter and Contemporary Christian artist who was killed in a car wreck September 19, 1997? Recently a Grace Brethren pastor accidentally had contact with a former member of Mullins’ band. Read about the out-of-tune piano by clicking here. And there’s a WHOLE lot more about Mullins […]

With all the press notice about vampire novelist Anne Rice’s conversion to Christianity and the appearance of her odd-shaped book, Christ the Lord, have you been considering whether or not you should read it? See what one Grace Brethren pastor thinks of the book by clicking here. 

The following appears on the Grace Brethren International Missions website this morning: Marguerite Dunning Obituary — by Grandson Marguerite Gribble Dunning went home to her Lord on December 28, 2005. She joins her devoted husband of 59-1/2 years, Harold Dunning, who preceded her on Jan. 31, 1997. Born in Chicago on October 29, 1915, to

This blog has carried regular updates on the remarkably successful season of Grace Brethren High in Simi Valley, California, (John McIntosh, pastor) and the key contributions of coach Terry Gourley. Here is an edited version, used by permission, of an internal e-mail from Coach Gourley about an honor that his son, Steve, recently received, along

EDITOR’S NOTE: When out mingling with Grace Brethren churches and people, we’re often asked about current progress at Grace Theological Seminary, which for many years was the primary institution for graduating Grace Brethren pastors. This excellent article by Grace faculty member Mark Soto (pictured) is in the current Grace Alumni Magazine, which is being mailed

The following article appeared in yesterday’s Johnstown (PA) Tribune-Democrat. Michael Beam is pastor of the sponsoring Grace Brethren church, Davidsville Community Church. Christianity comes first in curriculum By COLLEEN FREYVOGELThe Tribune-Democrat Scripture readings, chapel time and small class sizes are offered at Davidsville Christian School. Mike Beam, pastor at the school chapel, said the school

The January/February 2006 issue of FGBC World is arriving this week in churches and homes across the Fellowship. Here are paragraphs of promotional copy for your use in bulletins, newsletter, websites, and announcements. Week #1 A small church with a big outreach, help for churches in transition, and the use of ESL (English as a

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. Mark Holbrook, chairman of the Christian Management Association (CMA) board of directors, and president/CEO of Evangelical Christian Credit Union, Brea, Calif., announced today that the board has selected Frank Lofaro (pictured) as the new president/CEO for CMA. Lofaro will be introduced to the membership at the association’s 29th annual leadership and management

The November/December issue of FGBC World carried a story about Leo Boyer, of Winona Lake, Indiana (pictured here), and his desire to design and promote a Christmas lawn display which more properly reflected the true spiritual meaning of Christmas. With a portion of the sale of each display going to support seminary and Bible college

Steve Makofka, pastor of the Grace Brethren Church of Centerville, Ohio, posts a very interesting blog. Here is an excerpt of a few of his reflections on the year past and a good word for us all as we face the New Year. I’m preaching tomorrow from II Corinthians 5:1-5. It’s the first of a