Our family of churches endured a challenging firestorm a few years ago. Now as the smoke has cleared, signs of health continue to appear. As we listen to God’s discipline, we feel more security in his love and we pray to reap a harvest of righteousness and peace. Be inspired by these signs of health.
For more information, go to the Church Directory and the Campus Directory. This is just a sample of the good news springing up among us to glorify God.
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Church Plantings
- Over 100 churches were planted from 2003 – 2007
- US Campus ministries planted this year: Auburn, Alabama; Penn State, Pennsylvania; Ohio State, Ohio; Santa Barbara, California; University of Connecticut
- Lagos, Nigeria — Church targets 50 missions by 2010
- Nearly all churches have national leadership
Baptisms and Restorations — more baptisms than in past years and more remaining faithful
- Examples:
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast — 500 students baptized in the last few years.
- Boston, Massachusetts — over 100
- Chicago, Illinois — over 85
- Los Angeles, California — over 300
- Hampton Roads, Virginia — over 100
- Jakarta, Indonesia — 6,000 at Women’s Day
- Boston, MA — 500 attend International Conference of Youth Ministries
- Boston, Massachusetts — 1,000 attend International Campus Ministers Conference
- Anaheim, California — 1,500 expected at International Leadership Conference
- San Diego, California — 2,000 attend Sunday at first conference in 8 years
- Manila, Philippines — over 3,000 attend Asian Christian Jubilee
- Chicago, Illinois — International Worship Conference June 2008
- Dallas, Texas — International Singles Conference August 28 – 31, 2008
- Kiev, Ukraine — International Leadership Conference October
Campus Ministries Reignited
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Hampton Roads, Virginia
- Gainesville, Florida
- Athens, Georgia
- Seattle, Washington
- Los Angeles, California
- San Antonio, Texas
- Others
- Numerous summer intern programs
- www.hereamisendme.net
Teen Ministries Refocused and Revived Emphasis on Family Ministry
- Teen camps growing every year
- Hong Kong Church Spiritual Teens Exchange Program
- www.icym.org
Unity and Reconciliation
- Seoul, Korea — Church Reunited 2006
- London, England — Reconciliation in Riverside Congregation
- London, England — Churches commit to work together
- Atlanta, Georgia — All Nations Church and Greater Atlanta Church merge
- 340 churches commit to Plan for United Co-operation
- 70 Delegates meet for 2nd time at 2007 ILC
- Midwest church leaders commit to relationships
Deeper Teaching in God’s Word
- Mexico and Central America Bible School graduates 250. Teaches online and classroom.
- AIM program in Athens, Georgia
- Churches around the globe bring in teachers
- Denver Church starts teaching program
- European Bible School initiated
- Annual Apologetics Conference
Renewal in Leadership
- More youth and campus ministers being hired.
- Students taking One Year Challenge
- 1st Elders appointed in Lagos, Nigeria
- Chicago Church reveals 10 Year Plan
- People returning to paid ministry (not a complete list):
- Chicago, Illinois — Anton and Sharon Ivy
- Boston, Massachusetts — AJ & Patti Hoff; Richard & Lillian Hislop
- Columbia, South Carolina — JP and Pat Tynes
- South Florida — John & Barbara Porter
- Northern Virginia — Randy & Kay McKean
- Orlando, Florida — Martin & Carmen Bentley
- San Diego, California — Guillermo & Terri Adame, Todd Spath, Kelly Boyd
- State College, Pennsylvania — Kip & Bethany Harms
- Jacksonville, Florida — Guy Berndt
Churches Celebrate Anniversaries
- 35th — South Florida Church of Christ
- 25th — Chicago Church of Christ
- 21st — Johannesburg Church of Christ, South Africa
- 20th — Mexico City Church of Christ
- 15th — Novosibirsk Christian Church, Siberia, Russia
- 15th — Phnom Penh Church of Christ, Cambodia
- 10th — Blantyre International Church of Christ, Malawi
- 10th — Arusha Christian Church, Tanzania
- 1st — Mombassa Church of Christ, Kenya
- 1st — Chippewa Valley Church of Christ, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Special Ministries Healing Needs
- Chemical Recovery Ministry
- Sexual Purity Ministry
- Freedom Groups for Sexually Abused
- Grief Ministries
- Marriage Dynamics
- Financial Healing Ministries
- Church contributions begin to increase
- HOPE Youth Corps
- HOPE Volunteer Corps
- 6 years Charity Navigator highest possible rating
- Randy Jordan named new CEO
For more information, see the other stories on Disciples Today and see the websites of various churches in the Church Directory and on our Links page.
