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If you have youth who have been accepted for 2022 Truth and Peace or to a Mission trip, let me know and I’ll post it here so we can work together to support our youth with finances and prayers. Thanks! Beth Howell Email me at bethhowell15@gmail.com or text 361-491-1827

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Randall House to release Husband of One Wife: An Exegesis

“(Nashville, Tennessee) On December 6, 2021, Randall House and authors will release Husband of One Wife: An Exegesis. About the book: Husband of One Wife: An Exegesis provides an in-depth examination of a key biblical qualification for pastor—marital status—and discusses contrasting views and interpretations of various qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, with particular attentionContinue reading “Randall House to release Husband of One Wife: An Exegesis”

Leadership Conference Registration Opens November 19

“Nashville, TN—Dr. Thom Rainer will return to the 2021 Leadership Conference, December 6-7, at Sonesta Nashville Airport (formerly Marriott). Pastors and church and ministry leaders from across the denomination will gather to explore the theme “Equipped for His Work,” with an emphasis on church health. Dr. Rainer will speak during the Monday and Tuesday evening keynote sessions.Continue reading “Leadership Conference Registration Opens November 19”

Randall University Fall On Campus Days Complete

“We hosted Campus Days on our campus on October 14-15th! We had a great time taking part in a worship service and many activities like flashlight tag and dodgeball! High school students also had the opportunity to even attend college courses with the students on our campus. We are so thankful for everyone who helpedContinue reading “Randall University Fall On Campus Days Complete”

State Office Quarterly Report

October 30, 2021 Greetings from the State Office and the Executive Board! I hope everyone is doing well and you’ve had a nice taste of fall weather with more to come. We want to share with you a few things for your information and participation. It is once again time for us to consider planningContinue reading “State Office Quarterly Report”

2021 Fall Welcome Days at Welch

Date and time Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:30 PM – Sat, Nov 13, 2021, 8:30 AM CSTLocation Location Welch College 1045 Bison Trail Gallatin, TN 37066 RegisterShare this event Date and time Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:30 PM – Sat, Nov 13, 2021, 8:30 AM CSTLocation Location Welch College 1045 Bison Trail Gallatin, TN 37066Continue reading “2021 Fall Welcome Days at Welch”

Funeral Arrangements

Brother Richards’ Arrangements are as follows:Visitation Thursday, October 28. 2021 from 5-7 at Callaway-Jones Funeral CenterService Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:00 am at Callaway-JonesBurial at Evergreen Cemetery Co Rd 172 Keith, Tx“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

Brother Richards

Brother Richards has joined his Savior in heaven. Please pray for the family and friends as they grieve this great loss. To honor his memory, I’m posting a recent article from One Magazine that includes a great interview with brother Richards. A Hundred (and Two) Years of Wisdom An interview with Rev. Walter H. RichardsContinue reading “Brother Richards”

Welch Enrollment Dips amid COVID

Oct 5, 2021 ” GALLATIN, TN—Welch College enrolled 336 students for the fall semester 2021, according to Matthew McAffee, Provost of Welch College, a nearly 6 percent drop from last fall’s enrollment. This marks the second year in a row that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on enrollment. “We’re grateful for the Lord’sContinue reading “Welch Enrollment Dips amid COVID”