by arc.lts | Sep 29, 2011 | The Bulletin
1949 Edsel F. Pugh was recognized by the Norwood (OH) Christian Church on the occasion of his 65th ordination anniversary on August 15. 1955 Carl R. Flock celebrated his 60th ordination anniversary on August 15 at First Christian Church, Birmingham, AL. Recognition...
by arc.lts | Sep 29, 2011 | The Bulletin
“I tell God, ‘You pick ‘em up, and I’ll put ‘em down,’” the Rev. Edd Spencer is heard saying (referencing his feet) to a fellow Appalachian Trail hiker in a YouTube video filed under the heading “Piece of Cake.” Spencer started hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1996,...
by arc.lts | Sep 29, 2011 | The Bulletin
The howling storm. The sirens. Then throat-tightening fear in the moments after, when words would not come. Lexington Theological Seminary alumnae Jill Cameron Michel and Fay Barnes Blevins minister at separate Disiples of Christ churches in Joplin, Missouri, but in a...
by arc.lts | Sep 29, 2011 | The Bulletin
I am the senior pastor of First Christian Church, Joplin. I ask people to call me “pastor,” or “Fay” or whatever as long as it’s nice. This is my first call out of seminary. First Christian Church is the typical downtown church in...
by arc.lts | Sep 29, 2011 | The Bulletin
I am pastor at South Joplin Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Married to Jim Michel, I have two children: Cameron and Teegan and two step-children: Katy and John. South Joplin Christian Church was founded in 1903. We average just under 100 in worship. It is a...
