A volunteer for Asia’s Hope, a cooperating ministry in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, lost his life on Sunday during a trip to Cambodia. Bob Owens, of Grove City, Ohio, died after being struck by a motorcycle in Siem Reap. A story in the Columbus, Ohio, Dispatch, shares some of the details. A portion of …
Here are some recent ministry moves by Grace Brethren pastors: Charlie Atwood has joined the staff of the West Kittanning Grace Brethren Church, Kittanning, Pa. (Larry Edwards, senior pastor), as the Family Life pastor. Charlie started his ministry on March 1. Dave Kennedy is concluding 17 years of ministry on June 1 at Community of …
Members of Grace Community Church, a Grace Brethren congregation in Goshen, Ind. (Jim Brown, pastor), marched in the annual Memorial Day parade in Goshen on Monday. At right is a photo from the Goshen News. Click here to view complete coverage.
Check out the meals offered at Margins | 2016. These are sponsored by some of the ministries of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches and provide an opportunity to not only fellowship with others at the conference but to learn more about the ministries. Purchase meal tickets when you register for Vision Conference 2016 |Margins …
It’s no secret that the United States is changing ethnically. Whether it is because people come on their own to seek a better life or are moved for political reasons, many of our communities have taken on a different look. What does that mean for Christians? GraceConnect asked Jay Bell, who for many years led the Internationals …
Dr. Chad Snyder, associate professor of chemistry and director of chemical research at Grace College, and Dr. Joe Smith, director of animal programs at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, recently began a research partnership to help ensure the long-term health of the zoo’s pond system. Dr. Snyder and research students will conduct routine water chemistry analyses including pH, …
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John Schumacher, Chaplain (Colonel) USA, Ret., the endorsing agent for the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, recently reported that he represented the FGBC military chaplains at the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF) in Washington, D.C. “This annual gathering brings together Endorsing Agents from across the spectrum of faith groups in the Armed Forces. …
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Former Grace Brethren pastor, Forrest Jackson, died today (May 25) at Grace Brethren Village in Dayton, Ohio. (He was one of the founders of the Village in the 1970s.) He pastored in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches for more than 55 years. A memorial celebration is planned for June 12 at First Grace in Dayton, …
First Grace Brethren Church, Dayton, Ohio (Bruce Jackson, lead pastor), is hosting Gospel Jam 2016 on Sunday, June. Part of the event will include a Dayton Food Truck Rally. The doors open at 5 p.m. for a 6 p.m. concert that includes the Booth Brothers and Legacy Five.
Lucas Cone, son of Kip and Mary Cone, who served with Encompass World Partners in Germany, has been named Salutatorian at Warsaw Community High School. (Kip is currently the proclamation pastor at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church.) Below is a portion of the story from the online news site, InkFreeNews. Click here to read the complete …
