Restoration Review, Vol. 31, No. 3, March 1989

OUR CHANGING WORLD

A new quarterly journal, Leaven, will soon come forth as "A Publication for Ministry in the Church of Christ." It announces that "Leaven exists to serve leaders of congregations in the Church of Christ through seeking out and making available resources that will help us to more faithfully and skillfully carry out the work of ministry on behalf of Christ." It plans to make audio and video tapes available and it will conduct two annual readers' meetings that will deal with issues in ministry. Twelve people makeup the editorial beard, mostly the younger and more liberal princes who reflect what might be called "the new look" in the Churches of Christ today. This is an encouraging development and we wish it well. The subscription rate is $15.00 a year and the address is 522 Angelina, Arlington, Tx. 76018.

The Nashville Jubilee, sponsored by the Madison Church of Christ, will be celebrated July 6-8 in Nashville's new convention center. It is to be a family affair, part of a great vacation that can include other Nashville attractions, such as Opryland. There will be classes and workshops for all ministries and for all ages. Write to Box 419, Madison, Tn. 37116 for pre-registration information.

To update information on the Stone-Campbell Film Project which we have called to your attention over the past two years: The effort has been hampered by limited funds, but it has adjusted accordingly and expects to have a 30-minute film presentation ready by next fall. Jeanne Lang, a professional actress who directs the project, reports that the film will be "a very human story of a man and his struggles and questions," a reference to Alexander Campbell. Despite the cuts in expenditure she is still resorting to deficit spending. We invite you to join Ouida and me in sending a donation to this worthy project. Address: 3600 Berry Dr., Studio City, Ca. 91604.

I plan to attend an open forum in Indianapolis, March 14-16, hosted by Traders Point Christian Church, 7860 Layfayette Rd. Leaders from Independent Christian Churches and the Church of God, International will discuss such issues as unity, authority, holiness, and the church in an effort to understand each other better. The public is invited.

I also plan, the Lord willing, to be with the Church of Christ, West Morton Rd., in Jacksonville, Illinois, April 28-30. The Christian Church has been invited to meet with us in a study of our common heritage. If you live near enough to join us, you can contact Randall Massie, 217/245-5001 for details.