Crowley draws from Gospels
MIDLAND Michael Gordon “Mike” Crowley Jr. had long thought the stories of recovering alcoholics and drug addicts who had turned their lives around were...
Ministers say gun control would not ameliorate the crisis
After 69 mass shootings since the one at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., in April 1999, the only thing most Americans are sure...
Raising money for motorbikes
Fuddruckers in Music City Mall is hosting a fundraiser for Sozo Ministries on Monday, as the missionary organization works to raise money to buy...
Family survives tragedy
As only the third Bible Baptist Church pastor in 44 years, the Rev. Aaron Duane Shipman approaches his ministry with a sense of tradition...
OMA luncheon series set to begin
The Odessa Ministerial Alliance has scheduled lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, and worship from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the following days...
Community Bible Church draws a crowd, emphasizing grace, community and Gospel
A new church has a unique quality that attracts worshippers, says the Rev. Shane Branecky.And the strong start that Community Bible Church, opened by...
Basin clergymen remember Billy Graham
Odessa and Midland ministers said Wednesday, after the legendary Dr. Billy Graham died in North Carolina, that Graham had greatly inspired them and was...
10 Commandments’ relevance viewed
The 10 Commandments remain an important part of American culture as a moral guide and as the foundation of the U.S. legal system, ministers...
Christian Connection offering ‘Ashes to Go’
On Ash Wednesday, Connection Christian Church will be offering “Ashes to Go,” for its third year, a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition.Connection...
Bethel sets Fire Revival
Bethel Assembly of God Odessa, 319 E. 42nd St., has scheduled a Holy Ghost in Fire Revival with evangelist the Rev. Larry Martin at...