1.9.2017
The Church Society\’s Lee Gatiss reflects on the life and sudden death of his long-term friend and mentor, Oak Hill principal Mike Ovey.
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Robert Schuller, Famed Preacher, Dies
Schuller was known for growing a massive congregation that started at a drive in theater. He appeared on television for years and emphasized positivity. I believe his background was Dutch Reformed.
Died: Robert Schuller, Forerunner of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement | Christianity Today.
Mar Dinkha IV Enters Heavenly Rest. Patriarch of Assyrian Church
The Assyrian churches face significant, ongoing hardship and persecution as Christians in the largely Muslim Near East.
Pope Francis: Mar Dinkha IV “a courageous and wise pastor”.
Rev. Lyle E. Schaller Dies at 91. Church Growth Consultant
Highly influential church growth consultant, Lyle Schaller, taught sociological principles to churches, which made them more attractive and effective in gaining audiences. His approach helped shape modern churches, although it also raised concerns about whether sociology should trump biblical theology’s emphasis on God’s role in conversion and the role of tradition in guiding congregational life. Rev. Lyle E. Schaller Dies at 91; Helped Protestant Churches Survive and Grow – NYTimes.com.
Historian Ronald R. Feuerhahn Enters Rest
I studied American Church History with Dr. Feuerhahn, who also served as one of my advisors. He was an expert on Lutheran theologian, Herman Sasse.
Concordia Theology » Emeritus Professor Ronald R. Feuerhahn enters rest.
Preacher Fred Craddock Dies
Below is a link to an article about well known Disciples of Christ preacher, Fred Craddock, author of numerous books on preaching. However, the news site page is overloaded with junk and loads poorly.
http://www.inquisitr.com/1907714/fred-craddock/
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