Greg Howell, senior pastor at Community Grace Brethren Church in Goldendale, Wash., died on November 21, 2021. Greg served as secretary for the Charis Fellowship Council for more than 30 years and was involved in various committees for Grace College and Theological Seminary. A Celebration of Life will be held in Goldendale, Wash., this Saturday, […]
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“I am excited to use my financial acumen to serve alongside pastors and churches who have vision to do new things,” said Adam Lenon, who recently started a new role at Grace Brethren Investment Foundation (GBIF). GBIF is a national ministry of the Charis Fellowship and assists churches and ministries with financing and loans to
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Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Ind., was recently awarded a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the seminary prioritize and respond to its most pressing challenges as it works to prepare pastoral leaders for Christian congregations both now and into the future. “We couldn’t be more excited about this grant,” said
Nearly 20 Grace College education students volunteered their time to help the Baker Youth Club (BYC) facilitate an eLearning day for around 100 K-6 students on Monday, December 6. The Grace students helped with eLearning in the morning and facilitated an afternoon of stations that promote STEM, art, and physical education. When Warsaw Community Schools
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Momentum Ministry Partners, a national ministry of the Charis Fellowship, awareded Grace Community Church, a Charis Fellowship congregation in Goshen, Ind. (Jim Brown, lead pastor), their Church of the Year Award. Momentum partners with local churches, like Grace Community, to equip today’s young Christian leaders for tomorrow’s opportunities. Find more information about Momentum on their
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For many in the Charis Fellowship, Momentum Ministry Partners (formerly CE National) played a big part in their faith journey. Through youth conference, urban centers, travel teams, and training resources, Momentum has been serving the Fellowship for more than eighty years. Mart Artrip, lead pastor at Movement Church in Hilliard, Ohio, reflects on the significance
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Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind., added a degree in professional communication to its course offerings this year. The major is designed to prepare students to communicate effectively in the demanding and complex world of business. The unique, interdisciplinary degree combines principles and practices of three distinct programs: communication, behavioral science, and marketing in order
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The Charis Fellowship has seen significant transition over the past two years. Two national ministries welcomed new leaders, one ministry underwent a merger, and the Fellowship gained a new coordinator. In early 2020, Ryan Bowell stepped into the CEO position for Grace Brethren Investment Foundation as Ken Seyfert was retiring. During the fall of 2020,
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The Eagle Commission is a national ministry of the Charis Fellowship. On November 11, the board of directors met. Below is a recap from their meeting, provided by Endorser Mark Penfold. The Eagle Commission’s board of directors had its annual board meeting on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, via Zoom. Our board president, Jim Augspurger (Grace
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One of my favorite memories from my 23 years on active duty was celebrating Thanksgiving with my soldiers. It happens like this: Normally, the dining facility (or mess hall) closes early on Wednesday after serving lunch. The cooks have been preparing for weeks. During the next 20 hours or so, there will be no end
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