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Highland missions campaign focuses on Abilene

March 18, 2015 by Betsy Smith

The Highland Church of Christ student and university ministries teamed up over spring break to minister to the neighborhoods around the church during Restoration Week. Highland members, as well as a few local organizations around Abilene, volunteered to manage five- to 10-block radiuses focusing on doing what they could for the communities ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast – September 12, 2014

September 12, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: Details from Brantly Houston on how his family dealt with the media blitz when his uncle, Dr. Kent Brantly contracted the deadly Ebola virus. Then a look at ACU's new food truck. Also, check out the West Texas Fair and Rodeo that has come to Abilene. Finally, details on how Highland Church of Christ has added ... [Read More…]

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Highland Church of Christ praising in a new way

September 11, 2014 by Bianca Luna

Highland Church of Christ has added a new service at 11am. They will now be having an instrumental service to cater to the variety of worship preferences. Video/editing by Bianca Luna ... [Read More…]

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Highland preacher throwing Easter party

April 15, 2014 by Allison Brown

Jonathan Storment, preaching minister at Highland Church of Christ, will kick off his new series, "Jesus Throws The Best Parties", by throwing a party April 20. Following the 11 a.m. service, Highland families, friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate Jesus and the gift of life with food, music and community. In years past, Highland ... [Read More…]

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Highland Church to renovate auditorium

February 25, 2014 by Allison Brown

Highland Church of Christ announced plans to renovate the auditorium space at their main campus as the next step in their Restoration Movement. The Restoration Movement began in April 2012 as Highland asked the questions, "What difference does it make that we believe in Jesus? Are the people around us better, is the city better, is the world ... [Read More…]

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Highland to add instruments to worship

September 4, 2013 by Madeline Orr

Highland Church of Christ will implement a Sunday morning instrumental worship service in its main auditorium beginning next year. Church leaders announced the decision Sunday during weekly services after a month-long study of the issue and conversations with church members. Highland began offering an instrumental service last year at its ... [Read More…]

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Taken by Storment

April 24, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Highland Church of Christ's Jonathan Storment is known for his on-stage, caffeinated nature. Since being christened to the church's head pastor pulpit three years ago, he engages the sanctuary with visual aids and colorful stories every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and once more at 5 p.m. But on a late Thursday afternoon, there is no going around it, ... [Read More…]

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Highland Church of Christ gives students chance to preach

February 15, 2013 by Linsey Thut

Highland Church of Christ hosts a Wednesday night program called "Horizons" at 7 p.m. providing students with the chance to plan and preach a sermon in front of a congregation. Horizons is a young preachers program started by Highland preacher, Jonathan Storment, in hopes of spreading his passion for preaching to university students. "I love ... [Read More…]

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Highland to spread Christ’s love in a new way

February 4, 2013 by Linsey Thut

Highland Church of Christ will begin hosting an instrumental service on Sunday nights at the Grace campus beginning February 10 at 5 p.m., in hopes of spreading the gospel to the surrounding neighborhoods. The church currently occupies two campuses in poverty-stricken neighborhoods in Abilene, hosting various prayer walks around the neighborhoods, ... [Read More…]

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Beck’s blog sparks church dialogue

September 12, 2012 by Mark Smith

Psychology professor Dr. Richard Beck is pushing for an equal involvement of women in his church and in Churches of Christ in general. Beck, chair of the Department of Psychology, authored a post on his blog, Experimental Theology, titled "A Letter for Highland on Women's Roles," highlighting the differences between his view and the church's ... [Read More…]

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