North America / Caribbean
Haiti Churches Celebrate 25 years: Great Growth Since Earthquake
The Haiti Churches of Christ invite everyone to their national conference celebrating their 25th anniversary from August 8-10, 2014. This will be a great time of refreshment for our church that has much to celebrate, especially since the devestating earthquake four years ago.Philadelphia Church to Host 2014 Cedars of Lebanon Conference
2014 Cedars of Lebanon Conference: “Firm in the Faith”
1 Corinthians 16:13
The mature ministry of the Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ invite you to participate in our 2014 Cedars Conference:
Jackson Church to Host "All Mississippi Service"
The Jackson Church is planning to host an "all Mississippi service" during Memorial Day weekend. We want to invite every native Mississippian and anyone who has lived in Mississippi at any point, who is a disciple in our sister churches, to come and worship with us. This is a special service entitled “Bringing Hope Back Home.” We will have a meet and greet dinner on Saturday from 5pm – 10pm and service on Sunday from 10:30am -12pm.
Douglas Jacoby's Teaching Ministry: 2013 At a Glance
2013 At a GlanceThrough your prayers, subscriptions, speaking invitations, and donations, the ministry has enjoyed a highly fruitful year. Along with our home congregation (North River, Atlanta), you've supported me in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and even online. THANK YOU! Here's a summary:
- Ministry internationally: Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Albania, Nicaragua, Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Nigeria, Liberia, Cameroon, Greece, Turkey, Colombia, Ecuador, the UK, Bangladesh, and...
- Nationally: New York, Atlanta, Auburn, Montgomery, Miami, Boston, Orlando, Dallas, Los Angeles, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Seattle, Philadelphia, Hershey, Amberson, Baltimore, Chicago.
- Universities: Lectured at a dozen schools in the US (like Georgia Tech and Harvard) and overseas (in Brazil, the former Soviet Union, and one Muslim University in Albania). Also taught World Religions through Lincoln Christian University's M.A. program in Bible & Theology.
- 93 persons from 15 nations took part in our annual Biblical Study Tour (Athens, Patmos, Ephesus).
- Ministry training: Close collaboration with the Miami School of Missions, Canadian School of Missions (based in Toronto), Northwest School of Ministry (Seattle), New England School of Missions (Boston), and Athens Institute of Ministry (Atlanta).
- Continuing Ed: Everyone benefits from sitting at the feet of the experts. In 2013, I enjoyed lectures by Dale Alison (on James), Michael Kruger (on canon), the Apologetics Seminar of the Evangelical Philosophical Society, and 150 hours of further study in history and theology.
- New publications include two books in English and two more in translation (one in Spanish, one in Portuguese); several short papers; 50 podcasts (with guest speakers from the U.S., Nicaragua, and the Philippines); a CD series on Elijah; and a DVD on Science & Faith: Enemies or Allies?
- Radio: appeared in 20+ local, national, and international interviews, related to the release of What's the Truth About Heaven & Hell?
Marriage Retreat in Maryland: "A Mighty Flame"
Come join us in Baltimore for our annual marriage enrichment weekend, "A Mighty Flame." We are honored to have Mark and Lin Ottenweller as our keynote speakers.
Ten Amazing Qualities of a Transformative Community
The hard work of being in community is probably the least favorite part of the Church experience for most. An authentic community is sadly, by far the most rare thing we see in a church.This is Part 2 of the Austin Christinan's "Transformation Series."