May 2011

Northwest Focus Retreat Concludes

The Northwest Focus Retreat for Grace Brethren pastors and ministry leaders concluded Wednesday morning (May 18) as participants reviewed the hours since they arrived on Monday evening. They had enjoyed meals together, been challenged to consider their core identity, spent time alone with God, and explored the great outdoors. More than 20 leaders from the […]

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Northwest Focus Retreat Gathers at Camp Clear Lake

The Northwest Focus Retreat for pastors and ministry leaders kicked off last night (May 16) at Camp Clear Lake, high in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Men from around the Northwest District of Grace Brethren Churches have gathered to learn what it’s like to be Fully Alive.    As with the other Focus Retreats

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Grace Chapel of Southern Maryland Dedicates Facility

Pastor Carl Snyder, who began Grace Chapel Ministries of Southern Maryland in December of 2001, reports on the dedication of the church’s new facility on May 15. He writes: “The building was opened April 10th 2011 with 206 present. Easter saw 230 in attendance and we had our dedication service May 15th with a full house. 

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Hagerstown, Md., Church Looking for Pastor

Calvary Grace Brethren Church, Hagerstown, Md.,  is presently searching for a full time senior pastor for a church of approximately 60 members. Calvary is an inner-city church located in the west end of Hagerstown, MD, about 70 miles northwest of Washington, DC. A Master of Divinity degree or equal and some ministry experience is preferable but not

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Grace College, Seminary Graduate 501

Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, this Saturday morning, May 14, conferred degrees at the Associate, Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate levels on 501 recipients. Here Grace president Dr. Ron Manahan is shown addressing the gathered graduates, families, and friends. The event was held in the Orthopaedic Capital Center. A special tribute was paid to

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Harrah Pastor Writes on Revival

Peter Touhey, pastor of the Grace Brethren church in Harrah, Washington, has an article in the May/June, 2011 issue of “Voice” magazine, the periodical published by IFCA International. In the article, entitled “Ready for Revival,” Touhey give a short history of revivals and then details eight distinguishing characteristics of a healthy church. He concludes by

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Dilling and Darr Retire From Grace Faculty

Dr. Richard Dilling, professor mathematics and science at Grace College for 45 years, and William Darr, director of Morgan Library for 35 years, are both retiring from the faculty of Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, this year. Both men have made a significant impact on Grace College’s campus and will be greatly missed. Dilling said

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