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BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. — Blue Mountain Christian University proudly recognizes Dr. Ronald T. Meeks, Dean of the College of Christian Studies and Worship Arts, Chair of the Department of Biblical Studies, Professor of Biblical Studies, and Director of Church Relations and Ministerial Recruiting, for nearly three decades of distinguished service to the university and more than fi...

By Lindsey Carraway
Writing Specialist

CLINTON, Miss. — RISE, a Christian Job Corp (CJC) program in Hattiesburg, is celebrating 25 years of ministry this year.

Recently, a group of RISE volunteers attended the State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference at Garaywa Camp & Conference Center July 31-August 1. A variety of pra...

A Way to Serve • Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-24 

By Jessica McMillan

Have you ever had a toothache so bad that the only thing you could think about was the pain? Or if you slam your finger in a door, you realize quickly how badly you need it, and suddenly, that is all that matters in that moment. In thi...

Faithfulness • Ruth 1:11-18; 2:5-12

By Roland L. McMillan

The opening of the book of Ruth summarizes years of life and struggle in a few lines. Those lines show the tragic events in Naomi’s life, events that left her empty. In the days of the judges of Israel, the people suffered from a famine. Naomi’s husband...

By Jaclyn Mains

When Taylor McConnell introduced herself at an International Mission Board interview conference, she kept it simple.

“I’m Taylor. I’m from Oklahoma, and I’m a farm girl.”

Her bold introduction led to appointed conversations with missionaries who just so happened to be looking for someone with agricultural experience. On...