Posts from August, 2009
- 31 Aug
by News
No commentsMedical Issues Delay Webers Return to Ecuador Until 2010
Doug and Ruth Weber and family, UB endorsed missionaries serving with Radio HCJB in Ecuador, returned to the States this summer, and have decided to delay their return to Ecuador until January 2010. It will be classified as a medical leave. They are facing medical bills not covered by their insurance. Doug wrote about it [...]
- 31 Aug
by HU News
No commentsSix New Faculty at Huntington University
Huntington University has appointed six new faculty members for the fall of 2009.
Dr. Jonathan Bratt accepted the position of assistant professor of physics. Bratt recently earned a Ph.D. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in physics and applied mathematics in 2003 from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, [...] - 28 Aug
by News
No commentsFour Slots Still Open for Israel Trip
The Pastor’s Familiarity Tour to Israel still has slot for four senior pastors; 13 have been filled. Denny Miller is leading this trip February 19-26, 2010.
- 27 Aug
by Steve Dennie
No commentsDealing with Your Local Newspaper
Steve Dennie, Communications DirectorLast Thursday I attended a Communications Roundtable in Indianapolis. It’s a bi-monthly group of people who do communications for large churches. The sponsor is Fishhook, a really wonderful Christian communications/branding firm in Indy.
The topic for this meeting was “Media Relations.” We had several speakers, including a religion reporter for the Indianapolis [...] - 26 Aug
by News
1 commentAdam Lane Hired at Blue Rock UB
Greg Helman, senior pastor of Blue Rock UB (Waynesboro, Pa.), reports: “Blue Rock Church has hired Adam Lane as their new worship/music director. He is a recent graduate of Huntington University with a degree in worship leadership. His expertise and humble heart will complement the growing ministry that God is doing at Blue Rock. Adam [...]
- 26 Aug
by Phil Whipple
No commentsHow Does God See the Future of Your Church?
Vision involves seeing your church’s future through God’s eyes rather than your own. We easily focus only on what we can see and do. We look at what has happened at our church in the past, and we assume the future will be the same way. As a result, we frequently repeat history.
But vision provides [...] - 25 Aug
by News
No commentsPraying for UB Church and Missionaries
On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the Healthy Ministry Resources staff starts the day at 7 a.m. with a devotional time. We share updates from our lives, and from things we’ve heard across the church. The persons who travel a lot usually bring back stories from the churches and mission fields they visit. Phone calls and [...]
- 24 Aug
by News
No commentsKids Sell Their Possesions for the Poor
Pastor Tim Hallman prepares to unleash the kids, ready to part with their toys.
On August 17, 2009, Pastor Tim Hallman of Anchor Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.) preached from Luke 12:33, “Sell your possessions and give to the poor.” The message was directed at children, who gathered around the front of the church.
He gave [...] - 24 Aug
by News
No comments10 Legal Issues Facing Churches
Church legal expert Richard Hammar talks about the 10 greatest legal issues facing today’s churches. Here’s the list. The article, on the Brotherhood Mutual site, gives brief explanations of each, along with good links for additional reading.
1. Negligent selection of youth workers.2. Registered sex offenders.3. Same-sex marriages.4. The duty to warn (giving employment references).5. [...] - 21 Aug
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsRecognition for Huntington University
For the 15th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report listed Huntington among the top-tier schools in the region. This year, we moved up one spot to #6 among the “Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest.” As the lowest-priced Indiana college in this category, we also earned recognition as one of the Top 5 “Best [...]
