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Leon Patillo–former Santana vocalist and Christian music pioneer–and his wife, Renee, escaped serious injury on Oct. 31 when their RV exploded in Barstow, Calif. As the Patillos were driving, following concert appearances, a large explosion caused smoke and flames in the air conditioning unit. The entire front of the RV was engulfed in flames before

Christian singer-songwriter Nichole Nordeman returned earlier this year from a couple years off the road and out of the studio with her fourth studio record, Brave. Nordeman, known for crafting arty, poetic adult pop songs with a strong spiritual bent, seems no worse for the wait — songs like the title track, Hold On and

Rich and Reida Bartley, Grace Brethren church planting missionaries to Cleveland, are featured in yesterday’s Cleveland newspaper. Rich says they’ve already received several calls from people wishing to help or donate. Reproduced here is a short excerpt–to read the entire article click here. When Rich Bartley retired in 2000 from coaching and teaching in the

The following note is taken from the weekly ‘Grace Connections’ e-mail update, which comes from Judy Daniels in the Grace publications office. To subscribe, e-mail connect@grace.edu and type ADD in the subject line: This is Homecoming Week on the campus of Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, and students have already been involved in

The annual Judgment House outreach sponsored by the Norton, OH, Grace Brethren Church (pastors Bob Combs and Jeff Bogue) this year resulted in nearly 400 people making decision for Christ. The Akron contingent of the 4:12 Commission participated. Here is a short excerpt from their report — read the entire report (with photos) by clicking

The current issue of Christianity Today magazine carries an article on “Pastor M,” a church leader in Baghdad for whom Christians have been praying since his abduction and disappearance–along with several others–in mid-September. Reproduced here is a short excerpt. To read the entire article, click here. “There has been no further word about them,” said

The Grace Brethren Church of Fort Wayne Indiana, celebrated its 50th year of ministry to the North East side of Fort Wayne on Sunday, October 23, 2005. (photos courtesy Dave Rosner) The day was an exciting one with many former members and attenders gathering to celebrate. The theme for the day was “Continuing with Christ”

Former and current pastors of the Fort Wayne, IN, Grace Brethren Church who participated in the recent 50th anniversary celebration included (from left) Davy Troxel, Bob Arenobine, Dave Rosner, Gene Witzky, and Tom Julien. 

Tom Julien, former executive director of Grace Brethren International Missions and founding pastor of the Fort Wayne, Indiana, Grace Brethren Church, was the speaker for the church’s recent 50th anniversary celebration. 

Kary Oberbrunner, student ministries pastor at the Powell, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church, has written an article for Relevant magazine on how to be progressive in a stagnant church. To read his ten suggestions on the subject, including “Embrace the Hypocrite Within” and “Realize That God Doesn’t Need You,” click here.