Randi Walle

The annual business meeting for the Charis Fellowship was held on Sunday, July 31, online. The meeting was comprised of Fellowship Council members, Fellowship executive staff, and church delegates, totaling about 55 people in attendance. Executive Director Phil Sparling gave a recap of the past 12 months, highlighting several major changes: July 2021: Tom Avey […]

“It was a joyful day of worship and service in the heart of our community.” Community Grace Brethren Church in Warsaw, Ind., is committed to investing in their community for Gospel impact. They have a goal for 10 all-church outreach events, called Grace in Action, throughout the year. Lego building events, conferences on specific topics,

In the early 1900s, Alaska drew more than just prospectors and explorers. Missionaries also ventured into the area and many churches were built in the remote villages. More than a century later, most of these church buildings sit empty and only eight percent of Alaskans attend an evangelical church (Pew Research, 2014). Roger and Melissa

Jenn Avey began serving as the executive director for Charis Women today, August 1. At the end of July, Viki Rife retired from many years serving the organization. Below is a note from her that originally appeared in a newsletter from Charis Women. I have been privileged to serve with Charis Women for the past seven years. As

Access, the national conference for the Charis Fellowship, centered its focus on our shared commitment to biblical relationships. Five speakers presented on various elements of relationships, each highlighting a different component. If you missed the livestream or want to listen again to a message, check out the YouTube links below. Dan Allan: Nobody Loves Me

Not everyone likes change, and I’m personally not a huge fan. It’s hard to sleep in a hotel room instead of my own bed and pillows. I hate it when a friend moves away. On the other hand, I like change. It’s fun to be working on re-imagined landscaping for our house. I’m enjoying getting

“We have one singular goal: to make Jesus known.” Access concluded Sunday morning with a powerful message from Dr. Drew Flamm, the new president of Grace College & Theological Seminary. He spoke on the outcome of biblical relationships. He emphasized how we are all connected and how we all play a role in fulfilling the

Access participants continued fellowshipping and engaging in biblical relationships throughout the day on Saturday. Attendees enjoyed boat rides on Winona Lake, a disc golf tournament, a historical tour of the area led by Terry White, and time connecting with ministry exhibitors. Saturday’s dinner was sponsored by Momentum Ministry Partners. After their business meeting that included

Access conference continued Saturday morning with breakfast sponsored by Encompass World Partners. Dave Guiles, executive director, led the business meeting portion of the morning that included a financial update, adding potential board member names to the ballot, and an announcement of his own retirement. After more than two decades of leading Encompass, Dave will transition

Access Conference attendees enjoyed a full day of activity on Friday. Following a lunch sponsored by Inspire Pastors’ Network for pastors and wives, participants had the afternoon free for fellowship and various activities. Afternoon options include a Winona Lake Historical Tour, Grace Seminary Doctoral Discussion & Dessert, and a come-and-go reception for Grace Financial. Grace