Our mission: To inform, An international inspire and unite newspaper Vol. 70, No. 2 | February 2013 for Churches of Christ

CONNECTICUT MEMBER SURVIVES SHOOTING Congregation ‘in shock’ after school massacre

BY BOBBY ROSS JR. | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE northwest of the Newtown, Conn., school. A teacher who attends the “The mood was obviously Danbury Church of Christ in very somber,” said deacon Rob Connecticut survived the Sandy Melillo, who has a daughter, Hook Elementary School mas- Kaley, 7, the same age as the sacre in which children who died. “In reality, 20 students everyone is just still in a state and six school of shock.” employees died. Amid that shock, Danbury Minister Doug church leaders voiced appre- Vile identified ciation for the hundreds of the teacher as fellow Christians across the Robin Walker. nation who called and e-mailed “She’s a spe- after the shooting. Melillo cial education “We’re just thankful for all teacher and was in a reading the love and support that have class,” Vile told The Christian been expressed,” Vile said. Chronicle. “She huddled kids At press time, the church in a corner and read stories to was making plans for a candle- them while the shooting was light vigil to pray and remem- going on. She kept them safe ber the victims. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JADE ALIVIO AND MARVIN MANGLIMUTAN and together and calm until the “We haven’t figured out what police came. our role is going to be in help- “Bless her heart, she loves ing the community get back Christians sort through memories after typhoon those kids,” he added. on its feet,” the minister said. A girl in the Philippines picks up a waterlogged doll in her home after Typhoon Bopha ravaged homes across On the Sunday after the Dec. “When the national emphasis the Southeast Asian nation, a frequent target of deadly storms. The typhoon claimed more than 900 lives on the 14 attack, the 100-member goes on to someplace else, southern island of Mindanao and destroyed homes, farmland and the buildings of several Churches of Christ, said congregation conducted a spe- we’re going to be here to pick Salvador Cariaga, a Filipino church member doing relief work on the island. cial “lament service” focused up the pieces.” “Amid the devastation, kids and adults resort to begging along the highway,” Cariaga said. “Donors choose to on Scripture and prayer. The drop bags of food for anyone who asks, not knowing who needs them most. church is about eight miles RELATED COLUMN, Page 3 “By the looks of the devastation, everyone does,” he added. RELATED STORY, Page 12

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You have blessed EEM in 2012 with your thoughts, prayers and gifts, allowing the ministry to continue to blessing the people of Eastern Europe in ways only God could imagine.

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EEM attended and sponsored the nationwide Public School Bible Competition in Ukraine, with nearly 200 student participants from 14 Ukrainian regions.

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facebook.com/EasternEuropeanMission · twitter.com/@EveryoneGetsIt · 1-800-486-1818 · www.eem.org EEM is overseen by the Prestoncrest church of Christ, Dallas, Texas. FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 3 ‘As our nation weeps, so do I,’ Christians launch Gospel toward North Korea BY ERIK TRYGGESTAD | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE One of the Christians, who fled to South minister says Korea during the Korean War, financed North Korea’s recent launch of a multi- the production of 1.2 million copies of the ear Lord, no. Please. stage rocket across the East China Sea Gospel, printed in the Korean language on Not again. drew international condemnation and large plastic pages. D Just as we prepared raised fears of a nuclear war. The Christians also launched sacks of to go to press, gunfire Less than two months earlier, Church of the “waterproof gospels” in 2010, whis- shattered the innocence of Christ members in South Korea launched pering “Hallelujah” as each balloon drifted a Connecticut elementary something they believe to be more into the heavens. school. The unfathomable powerful than any missile into the airspace A church member who assisted in the death toll included 20 pre- of their northern neighbor. effort and asked that his name be with- cious children and six dedi- Near the demilitarized zone that sepa- held said that the man who financed the PHOTO PROVIDED cated school rates the two Koreas, the Christians project hasn’t seen his family since he “Waterproof” sheets of plastic bear the Gospel Inside Story employees. released 17 large helium balloons carrying crossed the border in the 1950s. of Matthew in the Korean language. For sacks filled with copies of the Gospel of “It is still his dream to meet his family, Christians Matthew. The believers made sure that who might still be alive somewhere in to me, ‘I pray that many people find this who have wit- the wind’s direction would carry the North Korea,” the church member said. Good News on these waterproof plastic nessed simi- balloons into the North. “He is now 86. With many tears, he said papers — hopefully my family also.’” lar manifesta- tions of evil up close, the Sandy Hook Shelly to leave Elementary Bobby Ross Jr. School car- nage brought Rochester post back haunting memories. “These kind of things ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Rubel Shelly will always stir up old emotions,” step down as president of Rochester said Seth Terrell, who was a College in 2013. 21-year-old campus minister The college, which is associated with for the Blacksburg Church Churches of Christ, has launched a of Christ when the Virginia national search for Shelly’s Tech massacre left 33 people successor. dead in 2007. Now the William Anderson, chair- associate minister for the man of the board for the North Broad Street Church college once known as of Christ in Albertville, Ala., Michigan Christian, said the Terrell reflected on the les- target date for announcing a sons he learned: new president is this spring. “I had to quickly realize that In Shelly’s five years at Shelly the utter feeling of despair and the helm, enrollment has loss could not be ignored — increased from 850 students to more than we needed instead to be com- 1,200 students. For 27 years, Shelly served pletely honest with ourselves by as pulpit minister of the Woodmont Hills putting away all pretenses and PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JOHN CHEGE Church of Christ in Nashville, Tenn. When just grieving with every ounce Muslims !ll Kenyan church to pray for their children he left in 2005, he joined Rochester’s reli- of our beings. gion faculty part time, voicing a desire to “Deep sorrow and grief are John Chege was surprised to see his church !lled with Muslims help prepare future preachers. He became not sinful. We grieved the loss on a recent Sunday. The minister for the Ujamaa Church of a full-time professor the next year. of life. We grieved that we Christ in the Muslim-dominated city of Mombasa, Kenya, had But in 2008, trustees asked Shelly to fill a were in a state of confusion planned a special prayer service for eighth-graders — as did much larger role, tapping him as president and chaos. All we could do churches across the country — in advance of the national when the former head, Mike Westerfield, as Christians at that point in exams Kenyan students take for admittance to high school. resigned. Shelly, 67, intends to assume the time was to offer the invita- Muslim students and their parents attended — and role of chancellor, oversee the transition of tion to the community that we outnumbered the Christian students, Chege said. “When I leadership and “return to his most cherished will hurt with you. We will called all students to come forward for prayers, the Muslims roles of teacher-author within the college See SHOOTING, Page 4 came also, and we prayed for them. This was so encouraging.” community,” according to a news release. 4 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE INSIDE STORY FEBRUARY 2013 www.christianchronicle.org Go online to !nd news updates, an expanded calendar, classi!eds Garretson Road and much more. Use the barcode at right to visit our mobile site. Church of Christ t See an expanded interview with church member Carlee Doggan, who once weighed 600 pounds, on how she shed 400-plus pounds. Bridgewater, NJ t Breaking news: Don’t wait to read all the latest news or check out A diverse congregation of 100 members exclusive online features. seeks a full-time minister. Duties: Pulpit, Classes, and Community Outreach. Submit resumes with 3 audio/video sermons SHOOTING: Tragedy rekindles haunting memories to: [email protected] FROM PAGE 3 fire at a theater, killing 12 people. suffer with you. We will lose sleep when Wishard shared these words: you don’t sleep. We will open our ears to “Jesus leads us to look for healing your questions of anger and sadness. beyond the horror. People can be changed “Furthermore, we hold onto the mem- in these windows of tragedy and sorrow ory of the victims. We remember them in by those who are simply present for them. small ways long after they are gone. And Jesus is the healer, and we are not. It is when praise and worship become diffi- simply being there to be an instrument cult, we allow our lamentation to be our for Jesus to use. ... Our work perhaps only form of worship for a time period, is just to encourage them, by our being and we do not apologize for that.” there, to hold on for one more step. Jessica Knapp serves as youth min- “My difficulty in both situations here in istry leader for the Mountain Avenue Denver was that I wanted to know what Church of Christ in Tucson, Ariz., where I was supposed to do and say. I came to six people died and 13 were wounded learn through prayer that I simply had outside a supermarket in 2011. to take one step at a time. Put on your Among those killed was Dorwan clothes. Get the key to the car. Drive to Stoddard, a devoted member of the the place and offer to help. God will do Mountain Avenue church. all the rest.” Knapp offered this advice for any con- John Dobbs, minister for the Forsythe gregation faced with such a tragedy: Church of Christ in Monroe, La., reacted “First, I would remind the folks that to the Connecticut tragedy on a more per- everyone grieves in these situations. I sonal level. He lost his son John Robert would encourage members to look out Dobbs, 18, in a 2008 interstate accident. acu.edu for people who might be overlooked but Dobbs wrote on his personal blog: Dr. Robert Rhodes, Provost, ACU Box 29103, Abilene, Texas 79699-9103 need help. Some are grieving the loss of “Parents tonight lie in beds unable Director, Center for International Education a loved one, others the loss of innocence to sleep. Down the hall are empty beds Abilene Christian University invites applicants for director of the Center for and their sense of safety, but in Tucson where the hopes and dreams of families International Education. Primary responsibilities include coordinating, promoting and we had so many who needed help who should be asleep. But they are not there. expanding ACU’s Study Abroad program through providing a program vision, marketing were not immediately identified. A silence louder than anything they have to increase participation, collaborating with offices and programs, and directing “Second, God did not plan this. It is ever heard is ringing in the ears of par- comprehensive orientation/training sessions for faculty and students. Additional responsibilities include overseeing program management and daily administration of not his will. He can use it to his glory, ents and grandparents. This is the one the Center for International Education and international student support. Successful but we as Christians should be clear evil fear they could never bring themselves applicants must have a master’s degree in a relevant subject area (Ph.D. preferred). did this, and we should work daily to to ruminate upon. But the Enemy has They must have five or more years of successful leadership experience in international be light in a world filled with evil, not struck with deadly force. education programs, supervisory experience, significant experience living or studying promote the idea that God’s plan was for “Before we draw our lessons, make our abroad; excellent networking, negotiation and communication skills, and experience managing a budget and organizing events. For more information, visit acu.edu/hr. these babies to be brutally murdered. politics, point our fingers or dig up Bible “Third, every victim is valuable. Some prophecies about the end times ... can’t In a letter, applicants should address each element or characteristic in stories will be more tragic or more we just hurt with them? This is a time the above description of responsibilities and qualifications, and should send a heroic, but the families and friends of to gather our children, love on them and curriculum vita, including the name, address and telephone number of five references every victim should be cared for. We are know that for tonight we have the richest (to be contacted only in the event the applicant is a finalist). Qualified applicants to love and care for them all. It is easy possession of all ... the gentle rise and fall must be professing Christians willing to support the mission and purpose of the university. Preference may be given to an active, for people to be angry and hurt as the of the sleeping child down the hall. faithful member of a congregation of the Churches of Christ. media pay more attention to some.” “And for those of us who have lost our ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Churches of Christ. Larry Wishard preaches for the children too, we must simply pray from The mission of the university is to educate students for Christian Southeast Church of Christ in Aurora, that raw unhealed place deep in our service and leadership throughout the world. ACU does not Colo. He ministered to victims’ loved hearts. We know. unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities. 110324-0213 ones after the 1999 Columbine High “As our nation weeps, so do I.” School massacre and reached out again this past July after a gunman opened CONTACT [email protected] FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 5 ALABAMA CALIFORNIA SPOT LIGHT ROGERSVILLE — The Southside SAN DIEGO — Rejoice! Church of Christ is mourning That’s the name of an the stabbing death of Sharon a cappella trio comprised of Wellington, a 32-year-old members of Churches of Christ ‘Success church member described as a and invited to sing at the White “dear and faithful sister.” House during the holidays. Wellington was found dead in Lisa Caswell and Katha Before Sex’ her apartment Winter, members of the Canyon SEWELL, N.J. — In high school, Nov. 30. Police View Church of Christ, and Sharnice Jones won a statewide had made no Patty Alley, a member of the contest with an essay she wrote arrests by press Lakeside Church of Christ, sang encouraging teenage girls to time. Christmas carols and holiday delay sexual relationships and “Sister favorites before the national tree focus on their futures. Sharon’s pres- lighting ceremony. Fellow members of Jones’ ence and home congregation — the passion for God Pitman Church of Christ — Wellington INDIANA will be greatly COVINGTON — Fourteen new encouraged her to publish the missed by all of us,” church souls were added to the essay in book leaders said in a post on the church as the result of a recent form. “Success congregation’s Facebook page. We Care Ministries campaign. Before Sex” is “We know that God is willing The baptisms increased the now available at and able to see us through this size of the Orchard Hills Church Amazon.com. very trying time.” of Christ to 49 members, up “The adults To read tributes, see www. from 35, elder Ray Nasser said. around Sharnice christianchronicle.org/blog “Our flock was increased by saw immense and search for “Wellington.” 40 percent,” Nasser said. “Each value in having Jones has a mentor who continues to a teenager ALASKA teach and work with them.” write for other teenagers about JUNEAU — A combined group The Orchard Hills church these very sensitive topics,” from two Alaska congregations seeks a domestic missionary to said Katherine Cooper, wife of — the Juneau Church of Christ come work with the congrega- Pitman minister Dan Cooper. and the Valley Church of Christ tion. The church can provide Jones, now 18 and a pre-med in Wasilla — made an eight-day a house but can’t afford to pay major at Drew University, mission trip to Leon, Mexico. a salary, Nasser said. Leaders also has started a not-for- Many of the young people pray that a larger congregation profit organization designed to on the trip had never trav- will decide to sponsor the work. empower teen girls. eled outside the United States, It’s called “Success 1st!” except to Canada, and had MISSISSIPPI “God wants us to wait until their eyes opened to life in BATESVILLE — Lula Ford Wallace marriage to have sex,” Jones a different culture, church waited longer than most to PHOTO PROVIDED BY RYAN BEARD said. “Understanding that not member Pete Baker said. accept Christ. everyone is going to believe “Working in a children’s home When she was baptized in 48-hour run to fund 48 adoptions this is pivotal to get a message and two low-income housing 2011 at the Norris Road Church Ultra-marathoner Ryan Beard, a member of the Westover Hills Church of across.” projects allowed them to see of Christ in Memphis, Tenn., Christ in Austin, Texas, !nishes 46 hours on a treadmill. In all, he ran 48 hours To read an expanded inter- that young people living in Wallace was 108 years old. to raise money to help fund 48 international adoptions. Beard and his wife, view, see www.christian poverty are able to live without “I feel God has kept her Ashley, both graduates of Harding University in Searcy, Ark., are adopting chronicle.org/blog and search the things most American youth around this long for a reason,” two Ethiopian children. For more information, see www.48lives.com. for “Sharnice Jones.” acquire or desire,” Baker said. her daughter Virginia Mack, a member of the East Frayser Church of Christ in Memphis, OREGON preaching and teaching is support from the Northwest told The Christian Chronicle at YAMHILL — The annual a foundation for healthy Endowment Fund. the time. Expositor’s Seminar has a congregations,” said Mark The next seminar will The new babe in Christ died simple goal: bring first-class Johnson, minister for the be Jan. 28-30 and feature Nov. 29 at age 109. Funeral teaching of Scripture and Olympia Church of Christ in speakers Kevin Youngblood services were conducted in her methods of preaching to the Washington state. and Craig Altrock. hometown of Batesville. Pacific Northwest. Until its closing in 2008, For more information, contact To read the full story, go “Since its beginning, orga- Cascade College directed Jay Hawkins at (208) 459-2281 PHOTO PROVIDED to www.christianchronicle. nizers have conducted the the seminar. Since then, or [email protected] or The Alaska team poses for a group org/blog and search for “Lula Expositor’s Seminar in the the seminar has moved to Johnson at (360) 528-1850 or photo during the Mexico trip. Wallace.” belief that solid biblical Camp Yamhill with financial [email protected]. 6 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE ACROSS THE NATION FEBRUARY 2013 FEBRUARY 2013 ACROSS THE NATION THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 7

y outward appearances — her Through a program called “Fit for size 62 dress notwithstanding — the King,” members of the Collegeside Carlee Doggan was on fire for Church of Christ in Cookeville, Tenn., the Lord. meet for exercise and Bible study. She faithfully attended every Chip Pugh, a Collegeside member Bworship assembly. She taught a Bible and head strength and conditioning class. She served on church commit- coach for Tennessee Tech University, tees and traveled to gospel meetings oversees the CrossFit Faith program. and crusades. “It is our goal to use these sessions “I brought souls to Christ and even for evangelism and in serving young helped souls already in the body stay,” people as a mentoring opportunity,” said Doggan, a member of the Monroe said Pugh, a former Ohio University Street Church of Christ in Chicago. “Yet Trimming the fat offensive lineman. I was getting bigger and bigger physi- cally and more estranged from my King. BODY AND SOUL “I was not following my own advice,” At the Memorial Road Church of she added. “I had once stated in a Christ in Oklahoma City, Heather church that I hated a liar and a hypo- from the faithful Bowlan teaches a Body and Soul ladies’ crite, and I was the biggest one I knew.” fitness class, mixing spirituality and Quite literally. sweat. She weighed 600 pounds. AMID AN OBESITY EPIDEMIC, more churches “I do not believe physical and spiritual Doggan’s story of overcoming an fitness are exclusive of one another,” eating addiction provides an extreme promote physical as well as spiritual fitness. Bowlan said. “If our bodies are God’s example of a challenge faced by many temple, are we not required then to Americans — including Christians. do what we can to take care of them Even as medical advances allow peo- on Earth? If we are in better physical PHOTO PROVIDED BY CARLEE DOGGAN ple to live longer, unhealthy behavior BY BOBBY ROSS JR. | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE shape, we can do the Lord’s work better Carlee Doggan, left, once weighed 600 pounds. Doggan, right, has relied on God to help her and preventable illness threaten quality than we could if we were sedentary.” lose weight. She’s pictured at 167 pounds but was down to 155 at her latest weigh-in. of life, according to the 2012 America’s Zina DiTonno, a member of the Health Rankings. Newark Church of Christ in Delaware, Double Whopper, super-size fries and myself when I need to, and I can call Nearly 28 percent of the population said she has a passion for health and a Diet Coke. someone when a crisis occurs. is obese, and more than 26 percent get Feinstein, the Northwestern study’s three jobs and have little time to exer- fitness “God’s way.” After finishing the meal, Doggan “I ask God for everything now, and no exercise, according to the study of lead investigator. cise. We, as the church, need to step A graduate of Lipscomb University in recalls looking her mother in the eyes I wait until he gives me the answer,” the nation’s health, published jointly in and take care of the poor and their Nashville, Tenn., she serves as a per- and remarking, “I just don’t seem to be she said. “I am not my own. I don’t by the United Health Foundation, the STEPPING OUT IN FAITH health.” sonal trainer and encourages physical able to lose any weight. It seems like know what is best for me. He is American Public Health Association To help combat the nation’s obesity The Sylvan Nook Church of Christ activities such as yoga. everything I eat sticks to me.” directing my path, and I move out of 5-YEAR/60,000-MILE and the Partnership for Prevention. epidemic, an increasing number of in Richmond, Ind., hosts a fitness walk “Some people have an issue with the “If I were you, Carlee, I just wouldn’t his way. I love him so hard at times A separate study by Northwestern Churches of Christ are introducing through its neighborhood on Sunday word ‘yoga,’” DiTonno said, “but the eat anything to see if I could lose some- that it scares me.” University linked religion to obesity in programs and ministries to promote afternoons. Members also walk on way I use the name is to refer to a style thing,” her mom replied. Now, she limits herself to three meals BODY & CHASSIS WARRANTY young adults. physical as Tuesday nights and ride bicycles on or type of exercise, not a New Age Through a a day, rations meat According well as spiri- Thursday nights. religious practice. I want series of weight- servings and eats STANDARD WITH EVERY NEW BUS PURCHASE to the 2011 tual health, “The reason we chose to promote there to be no mistaking loss programs salads. She wears study, young leaders told walking was it allowed all ages and that I pray to the one and a 40-day fast, a size 8 blouse and adults who The Christian fitness levels to participate,” minister true God and acknowl- Doggan figured size 12 pants. frequently Chronicle. Mike Ballard said. edge Jesus and the Holy out how to drop On her latest attend “I think “The fitness walks have been a good Spirit in my life.” pounds — 100 weigh-in day, religious we are get- way for our members to improve their She’s working on a here, 75 there. Doggan came in at activities are ting better spiritual health,” he added. “During the manual titled “Inside Out However, she 155 pounds. 50 percent at this, but walks, we are able to encourage and DiTonno Bible Health,” touting a said, her weight In a recent three- more likely to we still have minister to one another.” worshipful approach to yo-yoed up and part seminar, she become obese a long way Rachel Curtis, a graduate of Lubbock fitness, nutrition and wellness. down for years shared her story by middle age to go,” said Christian University in Texas, started a “I believe that even eating and until she finally at the Monroe than young Kyle Vath, a program called P31 Fitness, tied to the exercise, if done to the glory of our committed herself PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHIP PUGH Street church. adults with ERIK TRYGGESTAD deacon for woman of noble character described in heavenly father, is a form of worship,” fully to God. Collegeside church member Chip Pugh serves She’s produc- no religious Women exercise during a Body and Soul Fitness class at the the Central Proverbs 31. she said. At the same as head strength and conditioning coach at ing a weight-loss involvement. Memorial Road Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. Church “I think every woman struggles with time, she discov- Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn. journal/workbook Call 866-750-5658 “It’s pos- of Christ weight, eating, self-image and more,” A WEIGHT-LOSS JOURNEY WITH GOD ered the power of called “Freely or visit us online at sible that getting together once a in Cincinnati who works with a non- said Curtis, who recently moved to Bread. Pasta. Chocolate. Soda pop. sharing her successes and trials with a Eat, A Gift From God.” CarpenterBus.com week and associating good works and denominational Christian health center. Trenton, Texas, and is looking for a All of the above ranked high on group of confidantes, whose identities “My ministry is to let God’s people happiness with eating unhealthy foods “The poor often are the most church home. “We developed this pro- Carlee Doggan’s list of favorites as she she protects. know and the world know,” Doggan *Details of this Limited Warranty at could lead to the development of habits unhealthy,” Vath said. “They have poor gram to help women see themselves as consumed six meals a day. “My support group helps me focus said, “that if we humble ourselves www.carpenterbus.com/5-60 that are associated with greater body access to care, cheap foods are often God created (them) and to make the In 1989, at age 40, she went to on my quest to get closer to God,” said before him, he can lift any challenge we weight and obesity,” said Matthew least healthy, and many work two and most of their health each day.” lunch with her mother and ordered a Doggan, 63. “It allows me to express are having off of us.” 8 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE ACROSS THE NATION FEBRUARY 2013 Children’s homes expand services

BY BOBBY ROSS JR. | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE items sell for $1 each. The Blue Starr Church of Christ hosts CLAREMORE, Okla. Hope Harbor’s off-site coun- n pastureland overlook- selor, James Baumgardner. ing a neighbor’s grazing Bill Hamrick, a longtime cows, Hope Harbor preacher and former Hope Children’s Home cares Harbor director, teaches Ofor a dozen boys and girls in two parenting classes at the Tulsa large, modern group homes. County jail and a state prison Founded in the aftermath of in Hominy, Okla. World War II, the former Turley Misty Lemons, 36, said she Children’s Home — which relies was in jail on credit card fraud on financial support and food and burglary charges when pantry donations from Churches she met Hamrick. of Christ — has provided resi- Lemons blames a drug dential care for 65 years. addiction — “meth, cocaine, But like many Christian speed” — for taking her away children’s homes across the from her young daughters and nation, Hope Harbor has landing her in prison. As a expanded beyond simply hous- result of meeting Hamrick, she ing, feeding and educating was baptized and turned her at-risk young people on its life around. northeast Oklahoma campus. WES KANE “He’s like a grandfather to Embracing new opportunities Basic household chores help prepare residents of Hope Harbor Children’s Home for responsibilities later in life. me,” she said of Hamrick. “He’s to serve, Hope Harbor operates been a real blessing in my life.” an off-site family counseling Hope’s family outreach min- “The recession pointed out about the pressure to reunite Lemons said she did not center, organizes parent train- istry helps indigent families that group care for children families without regard for the grow up in a religious family: ing seminars at churches and meet physical, emotional and is one of the most expen- circumstances. “I didn’t know anything about even goes inside jails and pris- spiritual needs. sive forms of care,” said Ray “In many states, such as South Jesus or God or that there was ons to teach inmates how to be “By having a variety of Crowder, executive director of Carolina, I believe children are a way for me to be forgiven. better fathers and mothers. programs and geographic Sunny Glen Children’s Home in being left in unsafe homes in I just held all this darkness “Our mission diversity, Arms of Hope is truly San Benito, Texas. “In addition, the name of keeping families and hatred. I is to restore able to put a dent in the home- every child removed or placed together,” Kimberly said. had been so hope and to less and hurting population,” outside of the home suffers a jaded by my equip children said Troy Robertson, chief trauma with the separation.” STRETCHING LIMITED FUNDS upbringing and and families for operating officer. For homes once focused In the last year, Hope Harbor just the cards lives of meaning “Our driving force behind the entirely on residential care, provided residential care to 21 that life had and purpose,” change was simple,” Robertson Crowder said, diversification children. dealt me.” said Ralph added. “How do we use the of services not only appeals But the home helped more But now Richardson, financial blessings ... to share to a wider donor base but also than 2,000 individuals through she’s sober Richardson Lemons Hope Harbor’s the Gospel of Christ with the provides “more possibilities for its other services. and working in executive director. “Everything most people while still making excellence in care to the chil- “If we want to reach literally the oil business. She and her that we’re doing still fits within a meaningful difference in dren and families.” thousands of kids, the money husband are back together. that mission.” their lives?” As Kenny Holton, executive is not there to establish chil- She’s reunited with her chil- Arms of Hope — formed director of Raintree Village chil- dren’s homes for 2,000 kids,” dren. And she’s a regular with the 2009 consolidation of DOLLARS AND REGULATIONS dren’s home in Valdosta, Ga., Richardson said. “But for a rela- Sunday worshiper. Medina Children’s Home and High costs of operating group puts it, “Group homes like ours tively small amount of funds, She credits God — and Hope Boles Children’s Home, both homes, particularly in poor are having to provide a more you can look and find other, Harbor. in Texas — still houses at-risk economic times, have contrib- diverse continuum of services additional ways to reach out.” “There’s just such a huge children and single mothers and uted to the national trend, chil- in order to survive and serve.” Hope Harbor has experienced need for education and assis- their babies in group homes. dren’s home administrators told Robert Kimberly, execu- a steady decline in church tance with parenting,” Lemons But the Texas-based nonprofit The Christian Chronicle. tive director of Southeastern contributions during the reces- said. “It’s just hard, and it’s not also sponsors a sports minis- At the same time, group Children’s Home in Duncan, sion and was forced to lay off something that comes easily try program in inner-city San homes have come under fire S.C., sees serving families some employees, he said. for some people. Antonio, Houston and Dallas. in some states, as child welfare through community-based To help with funding, the “What they’re doing is defi- And, in partnership with officials emphasize family counseling centers as an exten- home opened a thrift store in nitely a good thing, and I feel the Highland Oaks Church reunification and frown on resi- sion of the home’s ministry. downtown Claremore. At the blessed that we came in touch of Christ in Dallas, Arms of dential care. However, he voices concern store, most donated clothing — very blessed.” FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 9

Pulpit Minister Position Opening

!e Lehigh Valley Church of Christ is seeking a pulpit minister/ evangelist. We are an independent, non-instrumental church. We desire a college degree or formal preacher training with prior pulpit experience. !e position is a full time position and includes health bene"ts.

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The gathering was part FRANCE of a celebration, spread LYON — The Church of Christ in Lyon over two weeks, during hosted a screening of “Courageux” which church members (“Courageous”). The popular Christian in Benin prayed, fasted Akpabli film tackles the importance of fathering. and hosted an evangelistic The church hosted a time of discus- seminar. Church members produced sion and refreshments after the film. TV commercials and did interviews with “The next day I did a follow-up local media to promote the events. sermon on the resolutions made in the More than 100 church leaders met movie about their responsibilities as on the campus of the Bible Training fathers,” missionary Arlin Hendrix said. Center in Cotonou to reflect on the past and make plans for the future. INDIA For Akpabli, who preaches and over- BONGAIGAON — This city and several sees the training center, the highlight of others in the northeastern state of the celebration coincided with a public Assam endured severe flooding in holiday in Benin, when police close the mid-2012. Churches of Christ across roads to vehicles. On the streets, church southern India responded, collecting members “marched, drove, sang, money and relief supplies for the victims. preached and made as much noise as we Four ministers distributed the aid, GARY GARDNER could in the city,” Akpabli said. which included rice, flour, dhal (lentils), “The temperature was 85 degrees sugar, cooking oil, soap, toothpaste Bear hugs bring smiles to Angels in Mexico with high humidity,” Akpabli said, and tea through Churches of Christ in A girl at Ciudad de Angeles (City of Angels) in Cozumel, Mexico, hugs a gift she received from “but the brethren did not feel it. We Assam. a sponsor. The nonpro!t, associated with Churches of Christ, provides a home for children who provided vehicles for those who could The supplies aided 217 families, said are orphaned, abandoned or abused. Churches in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Texas and not walk, but they would not use them. David Martin, a minister in Chennai, Minnesota are “anchor congregations” for the work. For more information, see ciudaddeangeles.org. ... They were running to keep up with India. the police escort. With megaphones, they kept preaching.” ISRAEL LIBERIA Gospel. The campaign resulted in three The church members distributed JERUSALEM — Fear and uncertainty are GANTA — Peace has prevailed in this baptisms and many new contacts, said 10,000 gospel tracts during the march. part of daily life for Arabs and Jews in West African nation, nearly 10 years Kolleh, who preaches for the Iron Gate this Middle Eastern nation, said Joseph since the end of a decades-long civil Church of Christ in Gbarnga, Liberia. Shulam, a Christian minister. war, minister David Kolleh said. Fighting between the Israeli mili- Churches of Christ NETHERLANDS ANTILLES tary and Islamist groups in the Gaza in the country’s rural SABA AND STATIA — Church members are Strip has claimed lives. Recently, the communities are taking working to win souls and plant churches United Nations General Assembly advantage of the nation’s on these islands in the Caribbean, voted to formally recognize Palestine stability, gathering in one according to Bren White, director of as a nonmember observer state. Some village twice per year for Operation French World, a ministry of applauded the vote while others, fellowship, door-knocking the Laurel Church of Christ in Maryland. including U.S. officials, called it detri- and evangelism. Marlon Lawrie, minister for the mental to the peace process. About 150 church Phillipsburg, St. Marten, Church of Alvarez Shulam asked Christians worldwide members representing Christ, and his wife, Subrena, are part- PHOTO PROVIDED BY GEORGE AKPABLI to pray for peace in the troubled region. a dozen congregations gathered in the nering with the ministry in the work, Church members wear green shirts and hats His ministry, Netivyah, is supported by village of Ganta to help the small church White said, as are students from as they celebrate 20 years of “les Églises du Churches of Christ. there reach its community with the Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. Christ” (the Churches of Christ) in Benin. 12 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE AROUND THE WORLD FEBRUARY 2013

The typhoon left 80,000 people homeless. Boys rest and eat lunch in the middle of a banana plantation that was leveled by the storm. Children beg for donations in Mindanao. Disaster strikes Philippines

BY ERIK TRYGGESTAD | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE Naparuta, lost both of her parents in a land- slide on the island of Leyte about seven years Pounded by tsunamis, typhoons and ago, said Salvador Cariaga, a church member floods, the islands of the Philippines rank who works with Shepherd’s Hill International, third on a list of the world’s most disaster- another church-supported nonprofit. prone countries, behind the South Pacific Cariaga traveled to Mindanao to assess nations of Tonga and Vanuatu, according to needs and distribute aid. The island’s a recent study by environmental groups. poverty and a lack of preparation for the It’s “a distinction we do not cherish,” said storm “made this calamity even more of a Filipino Christian Chito disaster,” he said. Cusi, “but something that “I would like to focus on we ... have to live with.” giving seeds and teaching The latest disaster, livelihood,” Cariaga said. Typhoon Bopha, swept “The soil here is among through the island of the best in the world. Mindanao, which rarely There is no reason why experiences such storms. people have to be poor.” The typhoon killed 902 As church members people, with an additional respond to disasters in 934 missing, according to the Philippines, those the Philippines’ govern- PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SALVADOR CARIAGA they help come to know ment. The storm left The meeting place of a Church of Christ in Christ, Cusi said. nearly 80,000 homeless. Trento, Philippines, was destroyed. Recently, at an evan- “You can smell death gelism workshop in the as you walk the mud-covered streets country’s capital, Manila, Christians who of Compostela Valley,” Christians who were baptized after natural disasters in the surveyed the damage told Cusi, who coordi- past three years shared their stories. nates MARCH for Christ. “One man said he was touched when The ministry, comprised of relief and brethren from the Church of Christ waded medical workers from Churches of Christ in through floodwaters to give aid ... some- the Philippines, sent funds to the communities thing his own blood relatives did not do,” of Trento and Veruela, where six Churches of Cusi said. “Responding and being there in Christ and about 200 members were affected people’s time of need opens doors.” by the storm. The ministry also sent funds to Light from the heavens pours into the auditorium of a church building in the a survey team led by Alan Gesulga. FOR MORE INFORMATION, see www.shepherdshill.org. Compostella Valley. Winds of nearly 100 mph tore away the building’s roof. A member of the team, Mercyditha Search for “MARCH for Christ” at facebook.com. FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 13

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He and his family to the JUST MONTHS AFTER a devastating injury, can still preach with technology. beach in Ocean City, He can use a voice-activated Md. The minister for a minister’s family finds blessings computer. He can look up Cthe Westside Church of Christ in his time of suffering. Scripture with his software.” in Windsor Mill, just outside But that’s all in the future. Baltimore, was enjoying a short “We’ll have to figure out how vacation with his wife, Becky, BY MICHAEL L. RAY | FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE to get that done,” his wife said. and 11-year-old son, Caleb. “Cliff’s biggest thing right now “Caleb and Cliff were both is he wants to preach again.” riding the waves in” on boogie TEX JOBE, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The family is leaning on God, boards, Becky Holladay said. Waves from the Atlantic crest near the shore in Ocean City, Md., where minister Cli! Holladay was paralyzed. Becky Holladay said, and they She watched them closely, see evidence that those around aware of the danger posed by accident, he said, “Don’t take life stimulates his diaphragm. The Westside church has them — neighbors and family — riptides along the Atlantic coast. for granted,” Deckard recalled. Other church members and responded “with overwhelming also are learning to trust God. “I saw Cliff come in on one “Solomon tells us to enjoy the area ministers have preached love,” Becky said. The church “I’ve told Cliff this, and he wave, and he got up and was time that God has given us but for the congregation in the has paid the minister’s salary just smiles. It makes him really smiling,” she said. “He went also recognize that within that months since the accident. In a but will have to stop when happy,” she said. “So God is back out and caught the next joy there is also darkness. There way, the misfortune has helped it hires a new minister. The already using him.” wave.” It was just after 4 p.m. is suffering,” the minister said. the church accomplish one of church had a special contribu- Andre White, a church mem- No one saw what happened At the beach, a group of vaca- Cliff Holladay’s longtime goals. tion to help the Holladays, as ber who has preached in Cliff next, but doctors at Baltimore’s tioners pulled Cliff Holladay out “Cliff was always interested have other area congregations. Holladay’s absence, said he’s R. Adams Cowley Shock of the water and started CPR. in unity and trying to help us The Westside church started confident that God has a plan. Trauma Center believe that The ambulance crew trans- find ways to work together,” a fund to assist the Holladays, “I know he is passionate the minister’s ferred him to a said elder Morris Wilson. The but “they need more than just about his ministry,” White said head went into helicopter that minister had helped organize money,” said elder John Hunt. of the minister. “I know this the sand in flew him to the meetings and discussions He suggested notes or words isn’t going to keep him down.” shallow water trauma center. aimed at building unity and fel- of encouragement from others as the wave By the lowship among area churches. who were in similar circum- FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Cli! pushed his time Becky In the U.S., spinal cord injuries stances would be appreciated. Holladay Fund, contact the Westside Church body, cracking Holladay had happen once every 82 minutes, Months after the accident, of Christ, 7009 Johnny Cake Road, Windsor his second driven the according to the National Spinal Cliff Holladay was moved to Mill, MD 21244. vertebrae and three hours to Cord Injury Statistical Center. severing his the Baltimore About 16 percent of those spinal cord. hospital, word injuries result in quadriplegia. “He was of the accident Medical expenses average over being very PHOTO PROVIDED had spread $1 million the first year. safe about Cli! Holladay and his son, Caleb, throughout the Cliff Holladay’s medical what he was enjoy a paddle boat ride near Ocean 100-member expenses likely will be more doing,” said City, Md., hours before the accident. congregation. than $2.5 million over the Alan Deckard, Two elders and course of his life. While the an elder at the Westside other church members were at family has health and disability church. But, in a split second, the hospital before she arrived. insurance, they anticipate Cliff Holladay’s life changed. Cliff Holladay’s injury left him significant expenses that Earlier that summer, the unable to move his arms or legs. their insurance won’t cover, minister had preached through He couldn’t breathe without including having to remodel Ecclesiastes. In one of the final assistance — first from a ventila- their home to accommodate a PHOTO PROVIDED sermons he preached before the tor and later from a device that wheelchair. Baltimore minister Cli! Holladay and his wife, Becky, before the accident. 16 FEBRUARY 2013 CURRENTS THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 17 Thomas Simubali Shepherd and Ruhtt Mbumwae iant cabbages stand in rows in the method that uses minimal water. Healing hile other Christians encourage compete for her home country in the Chanyanga Community Garden. Hands International, a church-supported Zambians to improve their crops, Olympics in Atlanta. Instead, she moved To Thomas Simubali, they are ministry, provided instruction and equip- Shepherd Mbumwae and his to Zambia and married. more than a means of feeding ment. The effort, Zambia Agricultural wife, Ruhtt, encourage them to Here, she’s helped establish at least 15 Ghungry people. They are a means of Ministry, is supported by the Forsythe Wimprove their physical and spiritual lives. schools for children, including those in spreading the Gospel. Church of Christ in Monroe, La. Shepherd Mbumwae is hospital admin- underserved communities. Simubali, director of outreach for Zambians have seen the fruits — and istrator for Namwianga Mission. Each In 1998 the couple found a community Mapepe Bible College, travels to commu- vegetables — of their labor. One villager, year the ministry hosts a large-scale of blind people huddled near a roadside, nities surrounding the Zambian capital, Moses Mulenga, has planted a similar medical campaign. abandoned with no shelter or food. They Lusaka, and asks villagers how many garden nearby. He’s feeding his family In 2012, the mission included 110 mobilized students at Namwianga’s grow enough food to sustain themselves. and selling his excess onions and carrots. volunteers from North America and George Benson Christian College to In most places, 15 percent or less raise “This makes me very grateful,” more than 250 volunteers from Africa. build housing and start a church. their hands, he says. Mulenga says. The medical team conducted six days of Now the community has a school that It frustrates Simubali. “If God has given In Zambia, “the days when a missionary Klaus Mueller teaches the value of farming clinics and treated 20,220 patients. serves more than 400 area children. us enough land and rain, God will give us can walk into a village, preach and baptize and marketing at a seminar for church leaders. Mbumwae met his future wife in The Mbumwaes stress the need for Seeds of faith in enough food,” he says. ... I think those days are over,” Simubali 1993, while attending Abilene Christian Zambian Christians to find ways to A large lake near Chanyanga used says. “Now we need to engage the University in Texas on an academic address the challenges they face without to provide sustenance, but it has been community, build relationships.” scholarship. Ruhtt, a native of the South relying on donations and charity from over-fished, Simubali says. He helped When Zambians see a Christian Klaus Mueller American nation of Peru, came to ACU on overseas. the community plant the garden to show working to improve their lives, “I’ve et’s face it, farming is one of the a track scholarship and was baptized there. “It’s time for people to start doing their the value of drip irrigation, a farming earned my right to be heard.” most biblical occupations we In 1996, Ruhtt had the opportunity to own for God,” Ruhtt Mbumwae says. have,” Klaus Mueller tells a room full of African Christians at a ministry conference. The German-born believer is evangel- STORIES AND PHOTOS BY ERIK TRYGGESTAD | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE ical about good agriculture — not only growing bountiful crops but pricing and marketing them with savvy. A native of Augsburg in Germany’s A Zambian paddles a small "shing boat in a lake near Lusaka, Zambia. Over-"shing in the lake has increased the need for high-yield farming. Bavaria state, he moved to Zambia with his wife, Christiane, in 1979. CHILANGA, Zambia Rhodesia. Missionaries from the U.S. Harding University in Searcy, Ark., His parents joined the couple in t Mapepe Bible College, every knee followed, including Alvin Hobby, Dow launched a study abroad program at 1996. Mueller’s father raised funds bows, every tongue confesses, and Merritt and W.N. Short. They planted Kalomo. Twenty-six students returned to build a primary school. Mueller every hand gets shaken. churches and Christian schools in Sinde, to the U.S. recently after learning from took up farming and now directs the Early on a Sunday morning, Kalomo and Kabanga. Zambian church leaders for six weeks. Twin Fountains Agriculture Training the college’s students sing and When the country gained indepen- The country needs more leaders, said Institute near Namwianga Mission. spin, high-fiving each other in time with a dence from Britain in 1964, Churches Wellington Mwanza, a native Zambian “He is teaching Zambians to farm, to rhythmic, a cappella hymn of praise. of Christ operated 26 working as a missionary in the country’s raise cattle and chickens and to serve After services, the students participate primary schools. The eastern province. the Lord,” said Evertt Huffard, dean in a tradition found in Churches of Christ new government “The opportunities for of the Harding School of Theology in large and small, urban and rural, across asked church mem- evangelism in Zambia are Memphis, Tenn., who recently taught in this southern African nation. bers at Namwianga endless,” Mwanza said. Harding University’s Zambia program. One by one, they exit the building and Mission in Kalomo The 50 students at Mapepe In 2011, Mueller and his family added line up along its brick walls, shaking the to build and operate a Bible College are learning a carpentry workshop to the primary hand of every worshiper that follows. secondary school. ministry and vocational skills, school to teach vocational skills. Person-to-person contact has defined By 1980, Zambia including farming. Despite widespread poverty in Zambia, Churches of Christ in this nation of 13.4 had 211 Churches of “We are not a preacher- unsold crops often sit on roadsides and million souls, once known as Northern Christ, according to workers at training school,” said missionary David rot. Mueller urges his students to prac- Rhodesia. In the early 1900s, Peter Namwianga. In the next decade, French, who oversees the work. “We’re tice competitive pricing — to feed those Masiya, a native of neighboring Malawi, Americans turned over much of the work trying to train church leaders and in need and maximize their profits. moved to Southern Rhodesia (now to Zambian evangelists. Churches experi- disciple-makers.” Good agriculture isn’t limited to the Zimbabwe) to work for John Sheriff, a enced rapid growth. Now the country is Dominic Kaoma, a father of seven who countryside, he adds. Christians in Christian stone mason from New Zealand. home to about 1,500 congregations. came to the college from Zambia’s north- Lusaka and other booming African One night Sheriff found Masiya read- “The Zambians are a zealous people ... ern Luapula province, said he’s eager to capitals can grow flowers in small urban ing his Bible and offered to study it eager to share the Gospel with their fel- pass on what he’s learned as a student gardens, boosting their income and with him. Masiya became a student in low man,” said Roy Merritt, a missionary and to plant new churches. their ability to spread the Gospel. a preacher-training school operated who grew up in Zambia. “I want to be a part of this work that is “Don’t complain about the market by Sheriff, who later sent the African Zambian Christians have transitioned of God,” he said. “The harvest is plentiful, Thomas Simubali shows o! a crop of cabbages at the Chanyanga Community Garden. He says being flooded,” he says. “Be better Shepherd and Ruhtt Mbumwae grew up on two continents — South America and Africa. They Christian to plant churches in Northern from students to teachers. In 2007, but the planters are few.” showing villagers how to farm e!ectively results in opportunities to share the Gospel. competitors.” live in Kalomo, Zambia, and work for Namwianga Mission. They have three children. 18 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 2013 The Story of a Scholar Who Never Lost His Commitment to Christ

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BY LYNN McMILLON | THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE v>ˆÌ °Ê ˆ˜ˆÃÌÀÞÊV>˜Ê>ÃœÊ i«Êv>“ˆˆiÃÊ come together as they develop spiritually. he world is Haley Chrisman’s classroom. Þʏˆvi½ÃÊ}œ>ÊˆÃÊ̜Ê}iÌÊÌœÊ i>Ûi˜Ê>˜`Ê bring as many people as I can with me. The 22-year-old Freed-Hardeman The only way I can bring people with University education major has taught me is by teaching them the Gospel no students from Henderson, Tenn., to the “>ÌÌiÀÊÜ >ÌÊ>}iÊÌ iÞÊ>Ài°Ê >˜ÞÊ̈“iÃÊ TCentral European nation of Romania. She learned that means just being an example. Spanish to be able to talk to children on mission What attracts you to impoverished trips to Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. countries? She’s part of a blended family — one of six People in developing countries have siblings — and was baptized at age 10. In brought me to the realization of the high school she served as regional state presi- unimportance of earthly things. They are searching to fill their lives because dent of Future Business Leaders of America. At they do not have very many things. Freed-Hardeman she has served as president Traveling to these countries has of the Student Teacher Educator Association taught me that God will provide for me and sophomore class representative to the stu- exactly what I need — not what I think I need. These people are content living dent government. She has served as a judge KRISTY MONTAGUE on what I consider bare necessities. on a peer teen court and directed school plays. Haley Chrisman is in her senior year at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. When they learn about God, it is After graduation, she wants to continue min- as if they are complete. Traveling to istering to children — at home and abroad. developing nations has allowed me the A conversation with opportunity to be filled spiritually and She plans to earn a master’s and doctorate in help others in the same way. education to teach at the university level. “Overall, I hope to live my life in a way that What have children taught you? brings others to Christ by following my example,” Children are constant reminders of how we should be caring and loving to says Chrisman, whose home congregation is the Haley Chrisman iÛiÀޜ˜i°Ê-“>ÊV ˆ`Ài˜Ê`œÊ˜œÌʍÕ`}iÊ Park Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis, Tenn. each other on physical features or 22-YEAR-OLD TEACHER discusses life in a blended family and faith like a child where they are from. They are friends What was it like growing up in a to everyone. Children truly exemplify blended family? Why is educating others your before. Our second day, our mission ºvœÀÊÜ >ÌiÛiÀÊޜÕÊ܈à ÊÌ >ÌÊœÌ iÀÃÊ I have two older sisters and three passion? team had car trouble, so we got to the ܜՏ`Ê`œÊ̜ÊޜÕ]Ê`œÊ>ÃœÊ̜ÊÌ i“°»Ê younger brothers — with most of us œÀÊ>Ãʏœ˜}Ê>ÃÊÊV>˜ÊÀi“i“LiÀ]ÊÊ >ÛiÊ church building late. All of the children Children have also taught me to put being around a year apart. loved learning. I am deeply encouraged turned around as the team walked into my trust in God no matter what I may After our parents got married, they by issues that challenge our world and the building and gave us a standing face in life. They have faith. They do not told us that we could choose to be drawn to the dilemmas and potentials of œÛ>̈œ˜°Ê-œ“iʜvÊÌ iÊV ˆ`Ài˜Ê̜`ʓiÊ worry about every little trifling event siblings or not. We chose to be siblings. the young people who come into class that they were worried that we were not in life or things that have not occurred. These are some of the things I learned: each day. going to return. We do not always realize They are flexible. They exemplify UÊœÛiʈÃÊ>Ê`iVˆÃˆœ˜° I attempt to live in a way that exempli- the impact we have on others. * ˆˆ««ˆ>˜ÃÊ{\È]ʺ œÊ˜œÌÊLiÊ>˜ÝˆœÕÃÊ UÊ9œÕÊV>˜ÊœÛiÊܓiœ˜iÊiÛi˜ÊˆvÊޜÕÊ fies Christ so my students know I am a >ÌiÀ]ÊÜiʏi>À˜i`ʓ>˜ÞʜvÊÌ iÊ«>Ài˜ÌÃÊ about anything, but in everything don’t like them. Christian without my saying anything. œvÊÌ iÊ6 -ÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊÀiÌÕÀ˜i`ÊÜˆÌ ÊÌ iˆÀÊ by prayer and supplication, let your UÊ9œÕÊ`œ˜½ÌÊ >ÛiÊ̜ÊLiÊÀi>Ìi`ÊLÞÊ One day at school, one of my students children after we left and many had ÀiµÕiÃÌÃÊLiʓ>`iʎ˜œÜ˜Ê̜Êœ`°»Ê blood to be family. said that no one cared about him. Bible studies and became Christians. ÞÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊ >ÛiÊ>ÃœÊÌ>Õ} ÌʓiʘœÌÊÌœÊ UÊ>Õ} ÌiÀÊ>˜`ÊÌi>ÀÃÊ>ÀiÊVœÃiʎˆ˜° Another student quickly responded, be afraid to try. When an adult says they UÊ7 i˜ÊÌ iÀiʈÃÊV >œÃʈ˜ÊÌ iÊv>“ˆÞ]Ê º ðÊ>iÞÊV>ÀiÃÊLiV>ÕÃiÊà iʈÃÊ>Ê Does ministry provide a real oppor- ºV>˜½Ì»Ê`œÊܓiÌ ˆ˜}]Êܓï“iÃÊÌ iÞÊ>ÀiÊ God is still in control. ÀˆÃ̈>˜°»Ê-ˆ˜ViÊÌ i˜]ÊÊVœ˜Ìˆ˜Õ>ÞÊ tunity to lead children and families saying they are too afraid to try because UÊ9œÕÊV>˜Ê >ÛiÊ>˜Ê>À}Փi˜ÌÊ>˜`ÊÃ̈Ê remember that my passion is to teach to Jesus? they do not want to look foolish. When a love someone. everyone that is around me about Jesus I truly believe that ministry leads fami- child does not succeed the first time, they UˆviʈÃʘœÌÊ>Ü>ÞÃÊv>ˆÀ° Christ, whether by word or example. ˆiÃÊ>˜`ÊV ˆ`Ài˜Ê̜ÊiÃÕðʺ/À>ˆ˜ÊÕ«Ê>Ê keep trying until they are successful. UÊ/ iÊܜÀ`Ê`œiؽÌÊÀiۜÛiÊ>ÀœÕ˜`ʓi. child in the way he should go and when Children teach me about prayer UÊ>“ˆÞʺ`ˆÃ>ÃÌiÀûÊV>˜Ê“>ŽiÊ Tell us a touching experience you iʈÃʜ`Ê iÊ܈Ê˜œÌÊ`i«>ÀÌÊvÀœ“ʈ̰»Ê because their prayers are heartfelt and humorous stories. have had. ÞÊ}œ>ÊœvÊ>˜Þʓˆ˜ˆÃÌÀÞÊÊ«>À̈Vˆ«>ÌiÊ very specific. Their prayers remind me With our blended family, we had a lot On my first mission trip to the Domin- in is to teach children and adults about that it is OK to talk to God about anything. more people to love and argue with. We ican Republic in the summer of 2011, we God’s word. I fell in love with ministry Children teach me about evangelism. depend on each other spiritually. I am were unsure how receptive the children because it provides an opportunity to They have faith easily. Once a child learns so blessed to be from such a loving and ܜՏ`ÊLiÊ̜Ê6>V>̈œ˜Ê ˆLiÊ-V œœÊ help others come to Christ and become about God and salvation, they immedi- supportive large family. because it had never been done there more interested in developing their own ately want to tell everyone they know. 20 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 2013

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www.oc.edu/jobopenings FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 21 HIGHER EDUCATION S PORTS ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ABILENE, Texas — The ACU Museum, Equestrian champ overseen by Women for ACU, has undergone major renovations, including WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Harry Patterson’s the addition of a small conference center team won a record number of awards at and rental space. the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed “It is the dream of the Women for Association’s fall show and celebration. ACU and the museum board to create a The awards included nine world museum that will become a destination championships, six reserve world point in Abilene,” said Roberta Bender, championships, four reserve grand a museum board member. “We believe world championships and the open ACU’s history has much to offer visi- versatility world grand championship. tors and residents. We’re excited about A Texas automobile dealer, Patterson where these renovations might take us.” is a deacon for the Faith Village Church of Christ in Wichita Falls and serves LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY as a trustee for Oklahoma Christian NASHVILLE, Tenn. — December commence- University in Oklahoma City. ment ceremonies were extra special for On his team were fellow Texan Billy a mother and daughter. Ray McCalip and Missouri residents Lynn Hopkins, a teacher at Lipscomb Janet Johnson and Wade Hightower. Academy, and her daughter Kelcee Hopkins, a Spanish and international business major, both received degrees. Lynn Hopkins earned a master’s in WWW.SFSEINC.ORG special education, while Kelcee Hopkins was awarded her bachelor’s degree. Ministry helps Central America see the light “It is kind of a fluke,” Lynn Hopkins Jonathan Holland tests the sight of a girl in a Nicaraguan village. The minister and his wife, said of the timing. “Neither one of us Sheila, worked alongside Mision Para Cristo, a church-supported ministry that provides medical had planned for it to fall this way.” and spiritual support to the people of the Central American nation. The Hollands oversee “Lentes Para Todos” (“Lenses for All”), which works with Lions Club HARDING UNIVERSITY International Sight Programs to provide underserved populations with recycled eye wear that SEARCY, Ark. — A YouTube video of “Duck has been cleaned, sized and packaged for reuse. The program, a branch of the Hollands’ Sight Dynasty” star and Harding University for Sore Eyes Foundation, also provides adjustments for those already wearing glasses. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JODY STYRON alumnus Willie Robertson discussing “There is nothing like the response of someone seeing clearly,” said Benny Baker, director of Harry Patterson rides the gelding Cold Hard his faith during a recent Harding chapel Mision Para Cristo. For more information, see www.sfseinc.org and www.misionparacristo.com. Cash during the Missouri horse show. assembly went viral. The video, posted by Missouri church planter Wes Woodell, was approaching To view the Harding video, go to Ben Foster paid tribute to Evans on WORS HIP MINIS TRIES a half-million views at press time. www.christianchronicle.org/blog and behalf of the college’s staff, student The reality series, featuring members search for “Willie Robertson.” body and alumni. of the White’s Ferry Road Church of ACAPPELLA MINISTRIES Christ in West Monroe, La., drew 6.5 SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OKLAHOMA CITY — Do you love to sing? million people to its Christmas episode, TERRELL, Texas — Southwestern honored K!12 CHRIS TIAN SCHOOL S Can you carry a tune? setting a new viewership record for A&E. President Jack Evans Sr. for 45 years Acappella Ministries is looking for of service during the college’s recent COVENTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS talented singers to help with its next annual Founders Day POTTSTOWN, Pa. — Longtime Coventry congregational recording. program. Superintendent Mark Niehls is transi- The recording will be in April at the John Dansby, chairman tioning to a new role as advancement Central Church of Christ in Amarillo, of Southwestern’s board director for the Christian school. Texas. of directors, recog- At a recent dinner, new Coventry “If your church is like mine, there nized Evans, whose four- head Paul Fisher announced the are people who miss singing in school plus decades as presi- creation of the Mark E. Niehls and university choirs and thrive upon dent were described as Endowed Scholarship, which Fisher opportunities to use their singing unprecedented in modern Evans said will allow generations of children talent,” Acappella’s Keith Lancaster higher education. to benefit from Christian education. said. “Professional recording projects Vice President James Maxwell Besides his role with Coventry, can also be an adventure for gifted JEFF MONTGOMERY bestowed upon Evans an honorary Niehls serves as an elder for the volunteers.” Wednesday isn’t “Duck Dynasty” night, it’s doctorate of humane letters. Chesmont Church of Christ, which For more information, see www. church night, Willie Robertson told students. Administrator and Bible professor meets in the school building. acappella.org. 22 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE PARTNERS FEBRUARY 2013

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Jan. 6 Praise Him 2012. Sponsored by Shawnee, Okla., Churches of Christ. Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee. Contact robprater@sbcglobalnet or (405) 273-3065. HARDING Jan. 7-11 North Brazil Missionary Conference. Hotel Campestre de Aldeia, U NIVERSITY Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil. Contact [email protected]. Jan. 16-21 North Coast Enrichment F A C U L T Y P O S I T I O N S A V A I L A B L E Seminar. Co!s Coast church in Co!s All candidates must be active members of the church of Christ and committed to Christian education. Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Jan. 18-19 31st Annual Medical COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH. Seeking full-time ry, Kodaly, etc.). Responsibilities include teaching appro- Missions Seminar. Hosted by IHCF director for to-be-established occupational therapy pro- priate courses; teaching private lessons; teaching in addi- African Christian Hospitals. Crowne Plaza gram. The successful candidate will possess a doctoral tional areas based on candidate’s expertise; participating in — Dallas Market Center, Dallas. Contact degree, eight years of clinical experience in the OT field, recruiting, advising and other departmental activities. ihcf.net/seminar. Jan. 18-20 Winterfest Arlington. administrative experience, and three years in a full-time Submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, academic appointment at the post-secondary level. Dr. Mike Chance at [email protected]. Responsibilities include program development and imple- Texas. Contact Dudley Chancey at dudley. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY PRACTICE. Seeking mentation under the guidelines of the Accreditation [email protected] or www.winterfest.org. full-time faculty member. The successful candidate will Jan. 28-30 Northwest Expositor’s Council for Occupational Therapy Education. possess a Pharm.D. as well as residency/fellowship training. Seminar. Camp Yamhill, Ore. Contact Jay Submit a letter of interest to Dr. Rebecca Weaver, dean, At least two years of academic experience is preferred. Hawkins (208) 459-2281 or jayhawkins05@ at [email protected] or Box 12287, Searcy, AR 72149. gmail.com or Mark Johnson (360) Eligibility for pharmacy licensure in Arkansas is required. 528-1850 or [email protected]. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Responsibilities include creating, coordinating and deliver- Feb. 1-2 Women of Hope Conference. Seeking full-time faculty member to be the director of ing instruction in the pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, “A Sisterhood of Hope.” Embassy Suites, international business department. The successful candi- and patient-centered care didactic curriculum; developing Murfreesboro, Tenn. Contact hhi.org/ date will possess a minimum of a master’s degree, although and maintaining innovative clinical practice sites; conduct- womenofhope. a doctorate is preferred; have global work experience; and ing scholarly activity in an area of expertise; and engaging Feb. 3-7 Freed-Hardeman University have teaching experience. In addition to directing the pro- in service to the college and community. Applicants from Lectureship. Henderson, Tenn. Contact gram, responsibilities will include teaching international all clinical backgrounds will be considered. Candidates (731) 989-6622, [email protected] or fhu.edu/lectureship. business and economic development courses. with expertise in adult internal medicine, community prac- Feb. 15-17 Winterfest Gatlinburg. 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The successful candidate will possess 621-5962 or www.a"rmingthefaithok.com. freshman chemistry labs with some grading. a minimum of master’s degree in physician assistant stud- Feb. 22-24 Challenge Youth Conference. Submit a letter of interest to Dr. David Cole, chair, at ies or similar field. Three years of clinical experience and Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg, [email protected]. one year of teaching experience preferred. NCCPA certifi- Tenn. Contact Larry Davenport, (256) cation and eligibility for licensure as a physician assistant DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES 710-7671 or [email protected] or www. in the state of Arkansas is also necessary. Applicants with cyconline.com. AND DISORDERS. Seeking full-time faculty member. other clinical training should have corresponding profes- Feb. 24-27 39th Annual Southeast The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. and hold the sional certification and be eligible for professional licen- Institute of Biblical Studies Lectureship. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American sure in the state of Arkansas. Responsibilities include par- Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies, Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Clinical superviso- ticipating in the teaching of the program’s core curricu- Knoxville, Tenn. Contact (865) 691-7444 or ry experience and experience working with adult popula- www.seibs.org. lum; advising and mentoring students; assisting with tions with communication disorders are highly desirable. Feb. 25-26 Nurture Conference. hands-on practical training of students in various clinical Submit letter of application and curriculum vitae to Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn. skills needed in clinical practice; maintaining clinical com- Dr. Dan Tullos, chair, at [email protected]. Contact (615) 966-5352 or www.lipscomb. petency through practice at the program’s affiliated clinic edu/ics/Nurture-Conference. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. Seeking full-time faculty site; conducting scholarly activity in the faculty’s area of Feb. 28-Mar. 2 National Urban member in music with emphasis in vocal/choral, strings or expertise; and engaging in service to the college, university Ministry Conference. North City church, St. Louis, Mo. Contact Jim Harbin at (901) music education. 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5BCPS FEBRUARY 2013 OPINION THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 27 Supermarkets and stewardship: Does God really LETTERS Mixed reactions to care how much I spend on groceries? Absolutely! ‘politics-free zone’ ixty percent of families I asked yourself every now and then, but if occa- The next time you get ready to head don’t have any form of a written sional splurges become the norm, is it to the grocery store, spend some time Wonderful article: What a breath Shousehold budget. possible you’re wasting money? planning out at least a week’s worth of of fresh air (“One church’s vote Of the 250 families who partic- Could it be you’re overin- meals. You’ll be surprised how much for Jesus,” Churches That Work, ipated in an online survey, more Views dulging in certain areas of easier you find staying within your January). I’ve gotten so tired of hear- than half spend more than they your budget when you could grocery budget. ing my brothers and sisters in Christ think they should on groceries be using that money to build UÊ œ˜½ÌÊà œ«ÊÜ i˜ÊޜսÀiÊ Õ˜}ÀÞ\Ê talk about their political ideology every month. Of course, if you God’s Kingdom? Could you be We’re far more prone to buying junk rather than their love for Jesus Christ. spend more than you make, you donating to orphan care chari- food or the “quick fix” when we’re Gary Villamor | Fresno, Calif. should take immediate steps to ties or supporting a missionary? hungry. This can really add to your bill. get things under control. Not only would such generosity UÊ ÕÞÊ}i˜iÀˆV\ÊAmazing savings To say that social relations involv- But what if your income bring glory to the Lord, but it available here. ing authority or power is not allowed is such that even without a would be wise stewardship. UÊ œ˜½ÌÊLÕÞÊ«Ài«>Ài`Êvœœ`Ã\ in a setting of believers is naive and budget, you do OK? Does it Karee Blunt Taking control of your grocery Usually, the more a food item has been grandstanding. matter how much you spend? budget doesn’t have to be processed, the more expensive it is, and We should not boot people out of The average American family spends arduous. You can take specific steps to the processed foods are never as healthy. bodies of believers for bringing up more on food than anything except help you spend wisely, and you don’t UÊ ÕÞʜ˜ÊÃ>i\ However, don’t fall into issues and taking stands but encour- housing. That’s a lot of shopping, which have to clip a single coupon to do it — the “It’s on sale, so I have to buy it trap.” age thoughtful and civil discussion means a lot of opportunity for over- although that certainly could help: If it’s on your list or you know you really as it pertains to God’s Word. spending — or saving. UÊiÌʜÀ}>˜ˆâi`\ Whether you have will need it soon, then buy it and buy it in Jeff Davis | Owasso, Okla. Every time you head to the store, odds a large walk-in pantry to store several bulk. Many things (like cheese) can be are good you’re going to grab more weeks of groceries or a few small cabi- frozen. Also, much of the time you’ll find Thoughts on print vs. digital than one item that wasn’t on your list nets that hold just a few days’ worth, name-brand items on sale, but the store (assuming you use a list). As a result, develop a system that works for you. brand will still be cheaper. Seems to me that, if folks value you check out with more in your cart Do you know what’s in your freezer? UÊ
ۜˆ`ÊLÕވ˜}ÊܓiÌ ˆ˜}ʍÕÃÌÊ the hard copy, they will pay for the than you intended. An unorganized pantry or freezer LiV>ÕÃiʈÌÊÃii“ÃÊVœœ\ Any time an increase in postage. (See editorial, Does God really care how much you may not seem like a money problem, item’s main function is geared toward Page 29, January.) spend on groceries? Is it possible to but if you constantly buy things only to convenience (single-serving mac and Otherwise, send us a digital copy. have money left each month and still discover you already had several of them, cheese, for example) or a cool appear- Drop those who don’t want to pay mismanage your spending? Absolutely. the price tag really can start to add up. ance, that item will cost you more. and don’t want the online version. The Bible tells us that all things UÊ*>˜Ê> i>`\ Let’s face it, being Simple steps, when put into action, Ralph Walker | Temple Terrace, Fla. belong to God. We are simply stew- prepared to feed a family three meals can make a big impact on how well you ards of what he gives us. That includes a day and snacks in between can get steward your money. God does care Stories remind that God is love our grocery money. With this in mind, pretty tiring. But not being prepared how much we spend on groceries, so shouldn’t we plan, shop and save money can get downright expensive! be sure you spend wisely! Your issue has so many stories of in a way that he would consider proper? Using a menu and creating a shop- love and compassion — stories of Sometimes this is easy to see: Spending ping list from it not only eases the KAREE BLUNT attends the Skagit Valley Church people finding God’s way, stories money to help a family in need does the stress of not knowing what you’re going of Christ in Burlington, Wash., with her husband, of people ready to show God’s way, Lord’s work and brings glory to him. to fix for dinner, it also saves money Rodney, and their !ve children. She co-founded www. so many generous hearts ready to Sometimes, though, it’s not so easy to on unnecessary splurges because you BuildaMenu.com, an online menu planning service. serve others. God is love. see: There’s nothing wrong with treating weren’t prepared to fix anything. Contact her at [email protected]. Marcy Ludwig | La Vernia, Texas

Our preacher is With the approv- I started taking We have had VOICES also a health al of our elders, karate at Kenpo fitness minis- coach, and he has my daughter and for Christ at tries in the past, Does your congregation just started a I are hosting a Sherrod Avenue and currently promote physical as well !tness class on TOPS (weight- Church of Christ we have quite as spiritual !tness? Wednesday night. loss) group and in Florence, Ala. a few members It includes Bible a HELP (Healthy The karate was that bike and run Asked by Bobby Ross Jr. study and help to Everyday Living free, and it was marathons to- via www.facebook.com/ live a healthier life. Plan) group using our fellow- used as a ministry to share Christ gether. ... Our elders are greatly christianchronicle ship hall as the location for our with others. The preacher was the focused on the general health Linda Beach Pearson | Statesville, N.C. community. It is a work in prog- instructor. issues of the congregation. ress, and we hope to use spiritual wellness in our programs. Amanda Daniel | Florence, Ala. Deidre Malcom | Overland Park, Kan. Dixie Nan | Plainview, Ark. 28 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE REVIEWS FEBRUARY 2013 Idol, tool or mission field? New NEW AND NOTEWORTHY HEALTH AND WELLNESS Dr. Matthew Sleeth. 24/6: A Prescription for a books explore role of technology Healthier, Happier Life. Carol Steam, Ill.: Tyndale BY MIKE MAZZALONGO | FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE writers have leveraged new media to possibilities of the Internet, the House, 2012. 203 pages, sell products. Here they share their more sobering “From the Garden $12.99. or the first time in history, it personal experience using the same to the City: The Redeeming and is possible to share one’s faith approach to encourage, teach and Corrupting Power of Technology” Because God took an with more than 2 billion people minister to friends and followers online. describes how the Internet can take entire day to rest, so must we, contends at once. They accomplish this by employing advantage of us. Sleeth, a former emergency room phy- Such is the power and poten- a conversational style of writing that Author John Dyer, a web developer sician and chief of a hospital medical Ftial of the Internet age. Exploiting describes the sharing of one’s faith with a background in theology, weaves staff, now a preacher and an advocate that potential is the online as doable and rewarding. the role and meaning of technology of good stewardship. Using memorable subject of two recent “In thinking of ministering into the Bible narrative from Genesis anecdotes from emergency and operat- books that review how online,” they write, “recog- (the Garden) to Revelation (the City). ing rooms and Old and New Testament we can use this tech- nize that communities will The main idea of the book is that Scriptures, he shows the need for nology to preach the be the virtual places where technology is not neutral. It has an Christians to “unplug” and rest for one Gospel to all nations God will use you to teach, effect on us aside from the reason or day each week. He enters the oft-feared and how this same touch, pray for and empower result for which we use it. territory of when to observe the Sabbath technology affects our others. Sometimes, you may An example of this is seen in Dyer’s and how Jesus observed the Sabbath. thinking. be speaking to nonbelievers; view of the rapidly increasing use of In “@Sticky Jesus: other times, to believers in dire texting, which he says is useful to stay URBAN MINISTRY How to Live out need of God’s truth.” in touch without the need to call and Timothy Keller. Center Your Faith Online,” The book is useful for full- speak but rewires our brains to be Church: Doing Balanced, Toni Birdsong, time ministers and individuals more adept at processing large volumes Gospel-Centered Ministry partner in Birdsong who want to effectively of short messages, in Your City. Grand Rapids, Creative, and Tami share their faith online. but less able to stay Mich.: Zondervan, 2012. Heim, president and The authors provide focused on a single 400 pages, $29.99. CEO of the Christian a variety of helpful idea for a sustained Leadership Alliance, Toni Birdsong and Tami resources that include a period. Keller, known as a provide a primer for Heim. @Sticky Jesus: How glossary of web termi- “Technology has leading authority on Scripture-centered online ministry and To Live Out Your Faith nology for novices and the power to trans- exegesis and pastor of a New York issue a call to use Online. Nashville, Tenn.: a very helpful etiquette form the world City megachurch, presents a guide for social media to share Abingdon Press, 2011. 195 guide for online mission- into the one we church leaders on making a congrega- our faith. pages, $21.99. aries who want to avoid imagine,” he writes, tion’s urban ministry serve the city in The title refers to unintended offenses in “but it also has the which it is located. one of the most sought-after website the digital world. power to transform The book shows how to connect a qualities: stickiness — the ability to The book also includes testi- our bodies, our church’s theological vision — which draw visitors back repeatedly because monials from Christians who are mental capabilities the author leaves up to the church — to of the value of its content or the experiencing success with this and our relational the ministries the church offers. comfort level people experience using form of ministry. In the manner worlds.” the site. The search engine Google is of a true guidebook, the authors This challenging CHRISTIAN FICTION a prime example of this sticky quality, provide step-by-step instructions John Dyer. From the book would be an Andrew Klavan. If We with over a billion visitors returning to on how to use social media sites Garden to the City: easier read if the Survive. Nashville, Tenn.: use its services each day. like Facebook and Twitter. The Redeeming and summarizing mate- Thomas Nelson, 2012. 352 Heims and Birdsong apply this 21st Both authors come from an Corrupting Power of rial in the final chap- pages, $14.99. century concept to Jesus, arguing that evangelical background and Technology. Grand ters were placed his Gospel is the stickiest of messages, espouse a pluralistic view of Rapids, Mich.: Kregel at the beginning. Klavan, a rising captivating people for 2,000 years, even Christianity that is in marked Publications, 2011. 192 Despite this diffi- Christian suspense today, with attention spans perhaps contrast to the beliefs and prac- pages, $13.99. culty, the author author, is hooking shorter than ever. tices in Churches of Christ. This has succeeded in almost as many adults as teens. “Jesus proved that the stickier your being said, “@StickyJesus” remains sounding the alarm against this present Set in Central America, the book’s message, the more followers you will a very helpful resource on Internet generation’s temptation to make the main character, high-schooler Will have,” they write. The Christian social ministry as well as a timely call to technology it has created into its “iGod.” Peterson, and three friends journey media user, therefore, should create bring Christ to the fastest growing and to Central America to help rebuild a interest about Jesus and his Word on most densely populated place in the MIKE MAZZALONGO is education/media minister school. The mission trip turns danger- the web through blogs, Facebook, world — the Internet. for the Church of Christ in Choctaw, Okla. His teaching ous when a rebel group tries to over- Twitter and other social media. In as much as “@Sticky Jesus” website, BibleTalk.TV, is ranked No. 1 on Google for throw the government — and the teens As marketing professionals, these provides an optimistic view of the free Bible media. try to get home alive. FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 29

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110324-0213 30 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE OPINION FEBRUARY 2013 Examining Christ’s ‘I am’ statements he power of John’s gospel is so he reveals about the human spirit. great because he is working to Later Jesus spoke to the people, Testablish clearly that Jesus existed declaring “I am the light of the world. before his conception as a human. The Whoever follows me will never walk in opening phrase echoes the opening of darkness, but will have the light of life.” Genesis with “In the beginning.” The first element spoken into existence In my previous column, I mistakenly in Genesis 1 is light, even before the wrote that Jesus existed from the begin- sun was created. Light is power and a ning of time. In fact, Jesus, like the force for all living things. Light sustains Father, has neither beginning nor ending, all botanical life and is a but he has a an interlude of 30-plus years Insight necessity for the biolog- when he lives as a human being. ical life. So the spirit of John strengthens the connection with man needs light for nour- God’s existence by recording seven ishment: throughout the statements that echo God’s identifica- Christian era seekers and tion of himself in the Old Testament, pilgrims have honored when Moses talks to God from the light as the physical pres- burning bush. Moses uses several ence of God. ploys as he tries to avoid the assign- In the next chapter, ment God gives him. He tells God that after Jesus makes this he’ll need to explain to Pharaoh which Bailey McBride statement, he heals a god is sending him. man who has been blind French Club God replies, “I am that I am.” The from birth, again making the point that eternal God does not have a name that light is so important for direction and Global Outreach is a noun, but a verb — a form of the understanding. verb “to be,” signifying his continual In chapter 10, Jesus use the meta- Health Science Club being. The idea still teases me to try phor of the primitive sheepfold where and understand the marvel of this God. the gate is the shepherd protecting and Honors College Jesus echoes that in John’s gospel restraining the sheep. The message of when he declares, “I am bread of life” love and concern for mankind is obvious. Jazz Band (6:35), “I am the light” (8:12, 9:5), “I am The next chapter recounts the resur- the gate” (10:7 and 9), “I am the good rection of Lazarus, the most impressive Petit Jean Yearbook shepherd” (10:11-14), “I am the resur- of all the miracles, so powerful that the Roosevelt Institute rection and the life” (11:25), “I am the Jews determine that they must destroy way, the truth and the life” (14:6) and “I Lazarus to wipe out the evidence of am the vine” (15:1,5) — a statement to Jesus’ power. Jesus teaches in the wake be examined next month. of the miracle, “I am the resurrection Through all these statements, Jesus and the life. He who believes in me will Pursue your passion. is seeking to help his disciples under- live, even though he dies; and whoever stand how profoundly fundamental he believes in me will never die.” Whatever their academic pursuits, Harding University students is to the existence of mankind. Jesus addresses one of the great can cultivate friendships and interests within more than 110 Throughout Bible times bread was concerns of man. All understand death academic and professional organizations and 29 social clubs. fundamental to existence. Even in is inevitable and inescapable. But what Ranging from the arts, music, politics, business, diversity, our times we think of bread as a life- comes after that? Lazarus was raised, sustaining food. Jesus is not a physical but he died again. In contrast, Jesus children, missions, service and the environment, organizations food, but his teachings are spiritually died and was resurrected to live eter- on campus o!er a variety of interests to explore. nourishing. His followers, from start nally. Jesus promises a resurrection to finish, gain knowledge and spiritual that leads to the eternal dawn for those strength from him. who believe and obey him. In the context of this statement, Jesus When Jesus was preparing his disci- has fed thousands after he has taught ples for his death, Thomas asks him them all day. The next day, when the where he is going. In response, Jesus crowds find he has already moved on, explains, “I am the way and the truth they follow him, and he gets to the and the life. No one comes to Father Faith, Learning and Living heart of their motive: they want to be except through me.” Thus he connects fed again. That is when Jesus declares, his identity to that of God the Father,

Harding.edu | 800-477-4407 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to an idea John has set out to clarify the Searcy, Arkansas me will never go hungry.” Although his divine nature of the man called Jesus. followers have often had empty stom- And the Word was God. achs, the hearts and minds of believers are sustained by who Jesus is and what CONTACT [email protected]. FEBRUARY 2013 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE 31 Academic Positions Available at Lubbock Christian University We’re changing lives. Become part of the story,

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Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Biology Or Biotechnology Biblical Studies This position in the Department of Natural Sciences will support majors in This position supports undergraduate majors in Bible but also should be the sciences and also support courses in other departments such as nursing able to teach graduate courses. A strong background in spiritual formation or exercise science. An expertise in genetics/biotechnology is preferred. and/or theology and/or church history is preferred. The Department of Contact Dr. Kirt Martin, [email protected] Biblical Studies at LCU is seeking ATS accreditation and is looking to increase the number of Bible faculty. Assistant Professor Contact Dr. Charles Stephenson, [email protected] Technical Communication This position in the Department of Humanities will support majors in the areas of technical communication and technical writing. Many of these Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or be able to demonstrate excellent courses are also considered support courses from many departments across leadership, teaching, and research experiences, and have an active commit- campus. An expertise in grant writing is preferred. ment to the University’s Christian heritage and mission. Any applicant must Contact Dr. Ronna Privett, [email protected] be a professing Christian and an active, faithful member of a congregation of the Churches of Christ. Assistant Professor Nursing Applicants will be asked to provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, This position in the Department of Nursing will primarily support courses transcripts, and a list of three references in the application process; one of the in the area of undergraduate nursing. An ability/interest in teaching gradu- references should be from someone who can speak to how the applicant’s ate nursing students is also desirable. LCU is also looking to begin faith commitment relates to LCU’s mission statement. The letter of interest, a nurse practitioner Master’s degree and will also be seeking candidates teaching philosophy, and other relevant materials should be submitted by for this position. February 1, 2012. Contact Dr. LaNell Harrison, [email protected] In addition, applicants should complete an application for employment. Assistant Professor The application, complete job description and instructions for submitting the Education requested materials are available at the following link: The School of Education is seeking a faculty member with a strong back http://www.lcu.edu/about-LCU/human-resources/employment-at- ground in secondary education. The SOE offers Bachelor’s degrees in lcu/apply-for-a-position.html Elementary-Middle School-Secondary Education, as well as Master’s degrees in Teaching-Leadership-Special Education. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the Contact Dr. David Boyer, [email protected] position is filled. 32 THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 2013