November 2008

Ashland Southview Boys Ministry to Benefit

An excerpt from the Ashland-Times (Ohio) Gazette. To read the entire article, click here. By GINGER CHRIST T-G Staff Writer Local businesses anticipate brisk sales this weekend as Ashland University hosts its first football playoff game in history. As Ashland University and Minnesota State prepare to face off on the gridiron today, local merchants are […]

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Fire Destroys Westmont College Buildings

From Christianity Today: Fire Destroys Westmont College BuildingsNo one is injured, but at least eight college buildings were destroyed. Sarah Pulliam California fires ripped through Westmont College last night, destroying several buildings at the Christian liberal arts college. (Ray Ford photo) The flames destroyed several buildings that house the physics and psychology departments, a dormitory

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Townsend Named ACSI Northwest Regional Director

Dr. Kenneth G. Townsend (shown here with his wife, Vicky) has been named the new director of the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) Northwest, serving Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Dr. Townsend assumes this position with over 29 years of experience in Christian schooling and 30 years as Chaplain, Colonel in the United

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SMM Girls Put On Best Smiles, SMM T-Shirts for Photo

Today was “photo day” for the SMM group of girls that meets at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake, Indiana, right across the street from the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church (Bruce Barlow, lead pastor). (double-click on photo to enlarge) Women from the church conduct the voluntary after-school program every Thursday. Each week the program

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Grace College Inducts Ten to Athletic Hall of Fame

The Grace College Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame was established this year and the first induction ceremony took place at last weekend’s Homecoming activities. The prestigious Hall of Fame was created by the college’s Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Alumni and Advancement offices. The Lancer Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made exceptional

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Chaplain Schaefer Speaks at Ceremony Honoring Vets

Chaplain James Schaefer, U.S. Army (pictured above), serves as a chaplain recruiter and is based near Atlanta, Ga. He has had many opportunities to share with students in seminaries and colleges about the strategic and effective ministry of chaplains in the U.S. Armed Forces. He also has numerous opportunities to share his story as a

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Chaplains Are In Harm’s Way to Share Gospel

Grace Brethren military chaplains consistently put themselves in harm’s way to share the message of the Gospel with their soldiers. Chaplain (First Lieutenant) Jeff Mason is no different. Currently stationed in Iraq, Jeff serves with the 157th Combat Service and Support Brigade. He recently wrote about his experiences in his blog, Kneeling on the Battlefield:

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