Jeff Balsom, elder in the Chicago Church of Christ, was recently diagnosed with stage IV cancer. He is currently waiting to have a brain tumor and lung tumor removed. Jeff shares his thoughts on an inspiring blog. This messasge touches everyone who has or is waiting on the Lord.
Nearly 1,800 are pre-registered for the 2010 International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Miami September 23-26. Sixty per cent more are already registered from outside the US than attended last year! These are great signs of growing health and advancing the gospel among the International Churches of Christ.
The Hyatt Hotel is now sold out and rooms at the Marriott are going fast. All registration is now onsite.
This year we are focusing on The Mission to honor the...
The Columbia Church of Christ, located in the beautiful capital city of Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Lead Evangelist and Women’s Ministry leader. Columbia is an attractive city with a metropolitan area of over 700,000 and is home to the University of South Carolina’s 27,000 students as well as several smaller colleges and universities.
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Teens in India, especially girls, face tremendous obstacles when they try to make their own decisions. Choosing to follow Christ is one of those tough times when these young women have to stand up for their convictions and face odds a lot of us in the Western world cannot relate to.
2010 Women’s Retreat "My Sisters Keeper"
Local News
September 10 – 12, 2010 Twinlow Camp & Retreat Center 22787 North Twinlow Road, Rathdrum, ID 83858-8845
Join us for a weekend of inspiring lessons and fellowship as we dig deeper into loving one another and being our sisters’ spiritual keepers.
Twinlow Retreat Center is located on pine-covered grounds on glistening Lower Twin Lake approximately 5 miles north of Rathdrum, Idaho. Twin Lakes are two fresh water mountain lakes connected by a shallow, narrow channel.
All Retreat fees include classes, workshops, lodging and meals. Recreational opportunities include: boating & swimming, tubing, skiing, sailing, hiking, solitude, Basketball & Volleyball Courts, Large Play Field, indoor recreation, Fire Circles, Craft Cabin, and more!
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July 4th Guest Speaker: Brian Felushko
Local News
Brian Felushko from the Vancouver Church of Christ is our guest speaker on July 4, 2010. He has been married for more than 32 years. He and Sara have two adult sons and four grandchildren. He speaks professionally and teaches publicly. Brian currently serves as evangelist and elder for the Vancouver Church of Christ. He is also continuing his studies in the Classics (Greek & Latin) at UBC.
Brian was adopted at birth, grew up in Ontario, graduated high school from L.C.V.I. (Lindsay) and attended university at Waterloo and Queen's before becoming a Christian on May 2, 1977 in Vancouver. He then attended Bible School in Louisiana where he met his wife Sara. They married in Arkansas and have lived in Louisiana, California, Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Ontario (Kingston & Toronto) and British Columbia (Vancouver). He was in the Nursing program at Queen's University (2 years) and the U of T (2 years). He has been in the full time ministry, in one role or another, 28 out of the last 33 years, and continuously since 1990.
Church Planting – Fairbanks, Alaska
Regional News
The Great Land Christian Church in Anchorage Alaska has plans to plant a church in Fairbanks Alaska!
There is a little over $60,000 in their missions fund for this purpose. The official launch date will be September 4-6, 2010. The name of the Church will be the Golden Heart Christian Church.
Registration is open!
Brian Felushko from the Vancouver Church of Christ is our guest speaker on July 4, 2010. He has been married for more than 32 years. He and Sara have two adult sons and four grandchildren. He speaks professionally and teaches publicly. Brian currently serves as evangelist and elder for the Vancouver Church of Christ. He is also continuing his studies in the Classics (Greek & Latin) at UBC. 