GBIM missionary Rick Satterthwaite (left rear) will be the host for several weeks this summer at the Pilgrim’s Fountain roadhouse on St. James’ Way in Spain. Others in the photo are hikers from Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Italy. (Larry DeArmey photo) Mission work in Europe is notoriously difficult. The average European, in the general perception, […]
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Duke HellerDuke Heller’s new book, How to Start a Kingdom Conversation, is designed to equip those who wish to share their faith in Christ with others. Heller asks, “Can you point to the exact time you accepted Christ as your personal Savior?” If the answer is “no,” then he suggests there is no better time
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Jason and Doni Weimer and their family (shown here earlier this year addressing the Iowa District Conference) leave Minneapolis-St. Paul airport for the Philippines, where they will have an extended ministry in church-planting and where Doni will teach in a Christian academy. The Weimers are from the Grace Brethren Church of Waterloo, Iowa–prayers are requested
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Pastor Mike Jentes of thequest in Columbus, OH, was one of seven young pastors who planned and implemented the recent DRIVEN conference for approximately 100 young Twenty-Somethings. Here is his wrapup report, which capsulizes well the week and its activities. (pictured, Ezra Wimberly, left, leads worship with the Norton North team) DRIVEN wrapwww.driven05.org By Mike
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Steve Makofka, pastor of the Centerville, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church, sends along the following endorsement for some thoughtful summer reading: I just finished reading Marilynne Robinson’s novel “Gilead,” and I’m recommending that every Grace Brethren pastor take a little time this summer to soak in this high-quality work of inspiring fiction. Its recent recognition with
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It’s Vacation Bible School time of year again! At Winona Lake (IN) Grace Brethren Church, registration for the “Ramblin’ Road Trip” VBS started Sunday afternoon and VBS continues each morning through Thursday. Statistics show that MANY long-time church leaders first committed their lives to Christ through VBS programs.
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Dave Guiles, (center, rear of photo), executive director of Grace Brethren International Missions, sent along the following update on June 25 (his birthday) regarding the current ACTS in AFRICA training sessions with African Grace Brethren church leaders being held at the Chateau St. Albain in France. Here is an excerpt from his report: Twelve key
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Rich and Reida Bartley, whose inner-city mission to Cleveland, OH, reaches out creatively to urban residents, recently reported with enthusiasm on some positive events and outreach contacts from their ministry. Here is an excerpt from Rich’s report—learn more at www.villagegrace.org. We found out about a church that was closing its doors. The pastor called and
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Grace College and Seminary alumnus Dane Bailey, originally from the Bethel Grace Brethren Church in Berne, IN, is featured in today’s Section C of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette newspaper as the “Singing Auctioneer.” (Journal Gazette photo by Dean Musser, Jr.) Here is an excerpt–to read the entire article, click here. Bailey’s website is www.singingauctioneer.com.
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