Attention, Christian authors!

Forthright Press has taken the lead by starting the group, Church of Christ Authors, a Facebook group for authors of books in print, in churches of Christ, who believe that the New Testament is the pattern for faith and practice (not for progressives, non-institutional or instrumental positions).

Authors today share the task with publishers to market their books. This group, open to anyone to join, highlights an author’s work and helps get out the word to potential readers.

For all our connectedness, still much gets by us, with the avalanche of data and exposure to all sorts of media. This group cuts through the noise and offers specific tips and information for this niche.

Unique practices in assemblies

*GASP!* Fellows are revealing unique practices in their assemblies.

Plus — a new gospel sermon chart, more Culture Shock Chronicles, Just-A-Minute radio spot, new photos and lots of mind-challenging insights. This site is rich!

David Kenney is newest Fellow

The Fellowship Room welcomes David R. Kenney as the newest Fellow to participate in the group website.

David is from Bedford, Ohio, an FHU grad with his MBA from Kent State University. He like rock and roll and Calvin and Hobbes.

David writes articles and book reviews on his Bully Pulpit.

‘Choose’ book in final stages

The remaining chapters from the UPLift material for the “Choose” book have now been formatted. (The title is still up for grabs.) I still have one, possibly two, chapters to write, and these will be material exclusive to the book, not to mention extensive revision and addition to the other material.

I’m excited about this material getting into print. One brother has used it in evangelism classes, which I’d never considered. It will have a wide range of application, to personal life, business, spiritual life and ministry. The book deals with some basic principles inherent in all these areas.

The book should be available in time for graduation. It will make a tremendous gift to high school and college grads, since it deals in wisdom principles that will guide youth and adults alike, and especially to help the graduates get off on the right foot.

Tim Hall and Barbara Oliver at FHU

Tim Hall, author of Discovering the Kingdom of God, distributed by FPress, and FMag columnist, poses with Barbara Oliver, at the FHU Lectureship book exhibit.

Mike Benson with Barbara Oliver at FHU

Mike Benson stands with Barbara Oliver in front of the “Lectureship Exhibit” sign at the Freed-Hardeman Lectureship. Mike used to write regularly for Forthright Magazine; now we just get his crumbs. ;-)

Stan Mitchell, Ron Thomas and Barbara Ann at FHU

Barbara A. Oliver and Forthright Magazine columnist Stan Mitchell at the FHU Lectureship book exhibit.

Barbara Ann with Ron Thomas, contributor to The Fellowship Room.

Mike Brooks with Barbara Ann at FHU

Michael Brooks and Barbara Oliver at FHU

FPress author Mike Brooks visits with Barbara Ann. We’re adding the pics as we get them. Also, below, Tim Hester with wife Amy and daughter Betty visit the FPress book exhibit to say hello.

Richard Mansel with Barbara Ann

Richard Mansel and Barbara Ann Oliver at FHU Lecs

Richard is a Forthright Press author. Here, with Barbara A. Oliver at the FHU Lectureship exhibit.

Pic: Barbara at FHU Lectureship

Barbara A. Oliver manning book exhibit at FHU Lectureship

Barbara sent a mobile pic from the exhibit area at the Freed-Hardeman Lectureship in Henderson TN. More to come, she says!