By Greg Gwin On November 8th and 9th, 1990, David Padfield met Don Phillips in debate on the subject of Bible baptism. Brother Padfield preaches the gospel in Evansville, Indiana, and labors with the Eastside congregation in that city. Mr. Phillips is the “senior pastor” of the First Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Indiana. Anticipation for …
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Who Is Responsible?
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. Society is plagued by a soaring crime rate. Churches are hindered by an ever-rising number of open and flagrant sins among the members. Families are torn apart by ungodliness. Who is responsible? Who can we blame for all of these problems? This may be a bit old-fashioned, but maybe the answer …
The 1990 Freed-Hardeman Preacher’s Forum: Women’s Role in the Church
By Wayne Goforth Each year, Freed-Hardeman hosts a forum for the discussion of “a topic on which there is tension in the brotherhood” (from 1990 flyer). This year, due in part to the impetus of the “new hermeneutics,” the hottest topic among the institutionals is that of the woman’s work in the church. The question under …
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African Christian Hospitals Foundation
By Larry Ray Hafley The African Christian Hospitals Foundation is a tax-free, non-profit organization made up of a group of 58 Christian men, all active members of the church of Christ, whose purpose is to promote mission work through the use of medicine administered by Christian medical professionals. receives and distributes funds, medical supplies and equipment, …