Retiring pastor passes torch at Centenary United Methodist
After 52 years in ministry, the Rev. John Gingerich retires from Centenary United Methodist Church in Lawrence where he served two and a half years. He passes leadership to Rev. Kristin Stoneking, a Garrett Theological Seminary graduate, who aims to continue future plans and community work.
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John Gingerich
Centenary United Methodist Church
Fourth
Elm Streets
Gingerich
Centenary
Bill Atchley
Leawood
Topeka
Gentenary
Kristin Stoneking
Stoneking
Garrett Theological Seminary
Evanston, Ill
Cay
Community urged to back youth for future success
Hugh B. Price of the National Urban League told attendees at the Pikes Peak region Equal Opportunity Day dinner that parents churches and adult role models must guide young children from poverty. He urged communities to ensure academic progress and reward positive behavior in schools and in the community.
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Colorado Springs
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Hugh B. Price
The
National Urban League
Price
Urban League of the
Pikes Peak
Diverse Sunday church events and Father’s Day messages
Kansas City leaders and pastors schedule morning and afternoon services across churches from St Luke AME to Plymouth Congregational. Events include speakers Rachel Starks and Bruce Duty, choirs at First Baptist Martin, drama at Heartland Church, community open house at Redeemer Lutheran, and Father’s Day themes at Christ Community EF and First Baptist Kasold with sermons, Sunday schools, and youth programs.
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Rachel Delores Starks
Kansas City
St. Luke Ame
N.Y
Grady Ray Brown
Kan
First Baptist Church
Martin, Tenn
First Southern Baptist Church
Naismith
First Southern Baptist
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Lawrence Ave
Kevin Vogts
Heartland Community Church
N.H
Tacy Gray
God
Laurie Hosek
Teri Ward
Amy Dorsey
Dave Cook
Paul Gray
Steve Hanson
Bruce Hosek
Patty Brown-Barnett
Plymouth Congregational Church
Rosie Bermeister
Brandon Woods Retirement Community
Christ Community Evangelical Free Church
1449
Ian Coleman
R. Dean Dixon
Kasold Drive
What is a true Christian according to core beliefs
Counterpoint discusses defining a Christian beyond label. It outlines Bible as revelation, Jesus Christ as divine savior, heaven and hell as final destinations, two-class humanity, and salvation through faith. It notes born again conversion as common entry and invites repentance as open door to forgiveness.
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Jesus Christ
Heaven
Hell
Christ
Sermon on the Mount Outlines Christian Life Practices
The text explains Matthew chapters 5 through 8 as a guide to Christian behavior. It highlights happiness as God’s plan and the paradox of faith, urging prayer fasting and almsgiving as key disciplines. It emphasizes loving enemies, living for others, and striving to be perfect as the Father is perfect.
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Jesus
Oth
Ohio minister launches antiPorn crusade in Charlotte
The Rev. Jerry Kirk a Cincinnati preacher who campaigned to curb pornography in his city spoke to 1,500 at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte over Memorial Day weekend urging residents to join his National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families. He said pornography harms children women families and churches and urged an offensive campaign.
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Topeka
Cincinnati
Jerry Kirk
Kirk
Forest Hill Church
America
National Coalition For the Protection of Children & Families
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