Last November, Pat Brown (left) decided to return to work in the public sector. Pat helped to build and lead our Advancement program from 2012 to 2023. During these years, God blessed our Advancement efforts with our greatest growth ever!
Jim Crain (right) worked for eight years in our Advancement efforts, and most recently, his efforts focused in Texas. Jim retired at the end of 2023 (Jim’s wife, Karen, is pictured in the center). We are so thankful for the incredible contribution of these two families. They compose part of the 50 years of history on which we stand as we look forward to the next 50 years.
We wish Pat & Lynette and Jim & Karen the very best!
Rodger Chaffin (Kentucky), Steve Gober (Alabama), David Harper (Tennessee), Rick and Mary Shur (Arkansas) and Josh Sneed (Texas)
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In this episode of One More Chapter, Brian Rex Davis, Noah Davis, and Bryson Davis continue their study of biblical “principle”, explaining how general teachings give inclusive guidance that can be applied in various ways, while specific commands are authoritative and must shape belief and practice.
This episode of One More Chapter continues the series on Bible study by introducing the idea of “principle” as a way to bridge what a passage originally meant and what it means today, after first stressing purpose and context. The team takes a long–but useful–detour into Bible translations and versions—covering textual preservation, the spectrum from word-for-word to paraphrase, group vs. single-translator work, Dead Sea Scrolls, and which editions they personally use (NASB 1995, ESV, NIV 1984, etc.). The discussion on ‘principle’ will continue in the next episode!
This episode explores how understanding the purpose behind a Bible passage helps bridge the gap between what it originally meant and how it should shape life today. Brian, Noah, and Bryson discuss how purpose protects against shallow, checklist-style interpretation and helps distinguish enduring principles and examples from incidental details.
Brian Rex Davis sits down with Sahadevudu Vanga of India, a fellow missionary since gospel meetings in 1995. They talk about World Bible School’s renewed work in India and the effort to put Telugu translations and advanced courses—especially The Kingdom of God—into digital form. The conversation also covers family ministry, cultural care in a changing India, and tools that serve the next generation of the church.