Remembrance: Cecil Altman Boone (Nick)
Cecil Altman Boone, who left this life for his next one on January 20, 2023, might only be a name that rings a bell if you were a bank or sent him junk mail. From his earliest days, he [...]
Longtime leaders of children’s home prepare to retire, thank Longmont residents
The husband and wife duo that helped to round out the support services and grow the Mountain States Children’s Home are planning to retire next month. Randy Schow, executive director, and Janice Schow, director of education, have a combined [...]
Remembrance: Carol Lee
Carol had a 41-year career helping children as a House Parent at Tipton Children's Home, Director at Georgia Christian Home, Southern Christian Home and Cherokee Home for Children. Carol and his wife Sharon have touched many lives for Christ [...]
Remembrance: Fern Nadine Hill
HILL - Fern Nadine, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning, May 17, 2021. Born June 5, 1934, Fern was the co-founder of a nonprofit, an author of two books, a mentor and friend to thousands, and a [...]
Good News for Childhaven
Childhaven has recently been accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). This demonstrates that Childhaven has been recognized as a provider that has successfully implemented high performance standards and is delivering the highest quality services. Their board and staff [...]
New Pathways Expands, Hires David Simmons
New position to deepen donor connections and build mission awareness March 22, 2021, Melber, KY - As a key part of strategic expansion to serve more children in need, New Pathways for Children has hired David Simmons for the newly-created [...]
Jim Wright Receives Network 1:27’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim Wright receiving Network 1:27’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Vicki Rhodes on December 10, 2020. He will be retiring after 27 years as Executive Director of Childhaven in Cullman, Alabama. Born James Houston Wright on Sunday October 10, 1954 in [...]
Awards Given at the St. Louis Conference on Sunday, April 14, 2019
The “Lifetime Achievement Award” was given to Sue Stevens, by Steve Awtrey, Executive Director of Christian Family Services. Sue was hired as one of the first caseworkers at CFS in 1973. Two important qualities make Sue unique. (1) She never [...]
Early Bird Registration for the 2019 Network 1:27 Conference Open Until March 1st
Save Money by Registering Before March 1st! After you register be sure to reserve your room at the conference location, Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, online here. Or call 314-993-1100 to reserve and use the code NET127 for the discounted rate [...]
Nashville’s Central Church of Christ-The First Twenty Years
This article was originally published in Restoration Quarterly (Volume 41:1, First Quarter 1999), pages. 11-26. It is reprinted here by permission of Restoration Quarterly. Nashville’s Central Church of Christ-- The First Twenty Years Harold Shank The role of the local church in evangelism [...]