August 2017

FGBC Response to Hurricane Harvey Continues

Efforts among Grace Brethren churches to respond to needs in the wake of Hurricane Harvey moved forward today during a conference call led by Barb Wooler, director of crisis response for Encompass World Partners. “The clean-up will be mammoth,” she told those on the call. “It will begin as soon as the water recedes.” She …

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Three Creeks Church Team Commissioned by Sending Churches

A new Grace Brethren congregation is getting ready to launch in central Ohio. Joel and Morgan Trainer, who will be planting Three Creeks Church in Gahanna, Ohio, were recently commissioned by their sending churches, Encounter Church, Dublin, Ohio (Sean Spoelstra, pastor), and Movement Church, Hilliard, Ohio (Mark Artrip, pastor). “Our Sunday, August 13 commissioning service for …

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Grace College Welcomes New Faculty, Begins Forensics Team

Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind., is pleased to welcome five new full-time faculty members for the 2017-18 school year: Melanie Eller, lecturer of communication and forensics coach; Dr. Brent Krammes, assistant professor of English; Dr. Ronnie Pace, Dr. Jill Brue, and Dr. Ashley Wildman, assistant professors of graduate counseling. “We’re thrilled these talented individuals will …

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Kings Kaleidoscope To Perform at Grace College

Kings Kaleidoscope, an alternative Christian band based in Seattle, Wash., will perform at the sixth of seven concerts in the second annual Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music. This dynamic concert will take place on Friday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m., in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave, Winona Lake, Ind. …

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Jim McCleary, Architect, Dies

Jim McCleary, an architect who had a role in the development of Grace Brethren church buildings, has died. During his early years in the Warsaw-Winona Lake, Ind., area, he worked for the Brethren Architectural Service, an arm of the Brethren Home Missions Council which provided building plans and engineering services for Grace Brethren congregations in …

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May to Join Lady Lancers as Assistant Softball Coach

One of the best players in Grace College’s softball history is joining the Lady Lancers’ coaching staff next year. Clarissa May (Knight) graduated last year as a decorated All-American infielder. She finished her stellar four-year career as the program’s all-time hits leader, racking up 275 hits from 2014-17. “This opportunity is a dream come true for …

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