At 39, new Gordon College president leads evangelical up-and-comers
If personal style is any indicator, Lindsay is apt to hold Gordon and Christian higher education to high standards. Lindsay expected all his research assistants to wear sharp business casual attire when working on his projects. If a student’s cell phone ever rang during class, Lindsay would assess a $5 fine to help pay for... Continue Reading
UPDATED Thursday Noon: Founder and Director of LOGOI Ministries, PCA Teaching Elder Les Thompson, died on August 30 at age 80
The Board of Logoi Ministries has reported the death of their founder and longtime director, Les Thompson, on Tuesday. Updated obituary with details on the memorial service Leslie James Thompson, 80, of Miami passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. A memorial service celebrating his life and honoring the Lord he loved will be held... Continue Reading
Eugene Nida dies
For more than 50 years Eugene Nida was the leader of the translation program of the American Bible Society, and subsequently the intellectual leader of the global program of the United Bible Societies, as well as consultant to that organization. Eugene Nida, the giant of Bible translation in the twentieth century, died in hospital in... Continue Reading
Paul Lipe: The Town’s Preacher for the Last 50 Years
But the grand purpose has always held steady, according to Lipe. “I hope we’ve pointed the community to Christ. When my tenure is over they’ll miss us, but not too much. They know where the anchor is.” He’s coached Little League, substituted as a French teacher, announced high school football games, been a Cub Scout... Continue Reading
ChinaAid Seeks Investigation into Disappearance of Gao Zhisehng
According to ChinaAid, Gao was taken by police on Aug. 15 2006 from his sister’s home and held for unknown reasons. It wasn’t until Sept. 21 2006 that the Chinese government announced he was being charged with inciting subversion. Geneva, Switzerland (ANS) — ChinaAid has formally requested a special U.N. investigation into the torture of... Continue Reading
A 30-Year-Old Dream I Have Outlived By One Year
Now 31 years later, I thank God for the lesson. The recompense will come whether I “succeed” or “fail”. A burden was lifted. A burden I could not possibly bear. I’ve outlived my 1981 dream by one year. I was still in my first year as pastor at Bethlehem and I was fighting discouragement. My... Continue Reading
UPDATE: 3 of 4 killed in Pittsburgh flash flood members of a local PCA congregation
Video Link to Pittsburg TV station with additional details including mention of the mom’s faith and mission work. On Friday afternoon, August 20, tragedy struck in Pittsburgh, as a flash flood submerged vehicles in as much as 9 feet of water near the Allegheny River during rush hour traffic. pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/video/6174270-community-mourns-wash-blvd-deaths-of-mom-2-kids/ Original Story Follows: Rescue Workers... Continue Reading
“Their Lives Have Value” – A former basketball player takes on the tall task of teaching at-risk kids in Union City, N.J.
The public schools have welcomed the abstinence messages of his organization. Although he isn’t always able to speak explicitly about his faith, Gonzalez is hopeful: “The love of God . . . [is] something I want to share in all angles with others whether it’s outright preaching . . . or staying after school with... Continue Reading
Claim of conscience – Retired PCUSA pastor risks ordination in opposition to change in standards
A retired minister’s ordination may hinge on his presbytery’s next move following his claim of conscience against his denomination’s deletion of traditional chastity and fidelity standards. During a regular meeting in July, the Rev. Steve Moss of Salisbury, N.C. told Salem Presbytery that, while he will continue to be governed by the polity of the... Continue Reading
Tim Tebow Fan’s ‘Jesus Jersey’ – Sacrilegious, Harmless Fun, or Genuine Worship?
A Denver Bronco’s fan has caused quite a stir in the sports world over a photo in which he appears to be wearing Tim Tebow’s number 15 jersey, but, where Tebow’s name would usually be, the shirt instead reads “Jesus.” The “Jesus Jersey,” as it’s come to be known, has drawn sharp criticism from some... Continue Reading
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