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Pages in category "Ministers of the Churches of Christ" The following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "American members of the Churches of Christ" The following 193 pages are in this category, out of 193 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Members of the church of Christ do not conceive of themselves as a new church started near the beginning of the 19th century. Rather, the whole movement is designed to reproduce in contemporary times the church originally established on Pentecost, A.D. 33. The strength of the appeal lies in the restoration of Christ's original church.
Universities and colleges affiliated with the Churches of Christ (38 P) Pages in category "Churches of Christ" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
The churches are independent congregations and typically go by the name "Christian Church", but often use the name "Church of Christ" as well. Though isolated exceptions may occur, it is generally agreed within the movement that no personal or family names should be attached to a congregation which Christ purchased and established with his own blood, though geographical labels are acceptable.
In 1953, Cleage and group of followers left the church and formed the Central Congregational Church that in the mid-1960s was renamed Central United Church of Christ. Their mission was to minister to the less fortunate and they offered many programs for the poor, political leadership, and education. [ 5 ]
His father was a Baptist and his mother was a member of the church of Christ. Two of his younger brothers, W. L. "Jack" Howard and Alton Hardy Howard , were the co-founders in 1946 of Howard Brothers Jewelry and in 1959 the chain store , Howard Brothers Discount Stores , based in Monroe , where Jack Howard was the mayor from 1956 to 1972 and ...
James Burton Coffman (May 24, 1905 – June 30, 2006) was "one of the most influential figures among Churches of Christ in the 20th century." [1] He was known throughout the Churches of Christ for his exhaustive writing and study of Old Testament and New Testament scriptures. Throughout his life he served as a preacher, teacher, author, and ...