April 2011

Powell Pastor Receives Doctorate in Leadership

David Coleman (upper photo, at podium), pastor of administration at the Grace Brethren church in Powell, Ohio (Rick Nuzum, pastor), today received his Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Coleman was one of four candidates receiving the terminal degree at today’s ceremonies. His dissertation, which involved several […]

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How Grace Brethren Churches Can Help Tornado Victims

CPR-3, an FGBC cooperating ministry directed by Dan O’Deens, has established a relationship with a church in the tornado-affected area to help them help others. When asked for details on how Grace Brethren churches can help, O’Deens responded, “Thanks for being willing to serve those in the south whose lives have been altered due to

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‘Dads ‘n Daughters’ Event Concludes Winona SMM Year

The Winona Lake (IN) Grace Brethren Church/Jefferson Elementary School SMM program concluded its program year this Thursday afternoon with a special “Dads and Daughters” event that included a picnic lunch, prizes, presentations by the girls, and some special awards. Approximately 80 girls, grades 1-6, were enrolled in the SMM program this year, meeting Thursdays after

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Philadelphia Church Restructures for More Effective Ministry

Here is an update—and a prayer reminder–from Pastor Shawn Kidder of Grace Community Bible Church, a Grace Brethren church (Oxford and Knorr) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thanks for praying for our church and community.  We appreciate it much.  Our church is going through a re-structuring phase. For decades our church operated a certain way to reach

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Injured Grace Student ‘Graduates’

On September 17, 2010, Grace College student Jeremy Mohr suffered an injury that resulted in paralysis from the ears down and the death of his friend.  Today his CaringBridge site carried the following news: Surprise! Jeremy graduated from college today! Dr. Swanson, Professor Schram, and Aaron Crabtree were here today and videoed Jeremy in his

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