Museum Hosts Premiere Exhibit

Bound for Glory, a collection of new artwork by calligrapher and illustrator,
Timothy R. Botts, is on display in the Museum gallery now through September 8th.
The exhibit is a collection of more than thirty works of art inspired by well-known
African-American spirituals. Botts says the pieces "celebrate the incredible
gift of music that African Americans gave to the church and to the whole world."

Mission Rwanda

Executive Director Lon Allison and BGC Scholarship Coordinator Diane Garvin will accompany a group of ten leaders to Rwanda July 16-28. Lon will preach the gospel in a region-wide festival (estimating 10,000 in attendance). The team will meet with church and political leaders of Rwanda, and minister with the team in urban and rural settings. Ministries of compassion will accompany proclamation. They also go to learn from Rwandan Christians. The church in Rwanda today ministers reconciliation between man and man, at deep levels. The doctrine of forgiveness is theologically and organically understood in Rwanda. However, our visit to Rwanda is reciprocal. Our hosts in Rwanda will be invited to come to the US (probably greater Chicago area) and minister to us.

School for Correctional Ministry

The Institute for Prison Ministries held the second annual residential course at the Billy Graham Center in June. SCM is one of the few programs of its kind. Students receive specialized training in the focus area of correctional chaplaincy, reentry ministry and correctional ministry. Theare leaders in the field (regionally and nationally recognized) and with years of practical experience. The one-week intensive courses allow students to remain fully engaged in their ministry, while participating in college accredited courses in chaplaincy, reentry or correctional ministry. Three students have completed all requirements for the credential program.

21st Edition of The Mission Handbook Released

EMIS, the publishing department of the Billy Graham Center, has just released the 21st edition of The Mission Handbook, which lists more than 1,000 Protestant mission agencies based in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more or to order a copy, go to:  emisdirect.com.