My Heavenly Father Heals Lepers!
I did not fully understand the power of the words “Dear Heavenly Father” and “Amen” or the weight they carry in a world marred by war, disease, and famine. I didn’t understand that four words could change…
Running from Clichés
I think I was afraid of being a cliché before I even knew what the word meant. As a child the greatest insult I could throw at my little sister or my…
Who's in Print? | Kris Beaird
Rev. Kris Beaird, an ordained Open Bible minister and certified John Maxwell leadership coach, has published her first book, There Had Better Be a Corner, written to encourage people in…
Foundations Church
“For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11, NASB). Michael and Bonni Hines planted Foundations Church in Williamsburg,…
Who’s In Print?
Delores Winegar, a member of First Church of the Open Bible in Des Moines, Iowa, and former executive secretary for Open Bible’s Global Missions, has published Mary, the Lord’s Servant. Within…
It Begins With a Dream
Barbara and I once sat on a plane with a budding young songstress who was on her way to perform at a concert. She did not know the Lord. The…
600 Children Attend Life Church Summerfest!
When we moved from Colorado to California, it did not take long for us to notice the difference in the two communities. We would soon discover that the ministries and…
Portland Open Bible Food Pantry: Lending to the Lord
Five years ago our church experienced a series of break-ins. After the third break-in, we noticed that the individuals were only targeting the different refrigerators we have in the church…
Steve and Jan Mathews: Equipping Churches to Minister to Blended Families
Did you know that 40 percent of our congregations are part of a step/blended family? Imagine if these families had access to resources that would help strengthen their families, prevent…
Welcome Our New Executive Assistant!
Open Bible Churches is pleased to welcome Sheila Greenough as the executive assistant to Secretary/Treasurer Brian Ehlers. Sheila has had a breadth of work experience over the past 28 years…