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Montreat merger generates surprise, some optimism

July 31, 2013Layman1 Church of Christ, merger, Montreat College, Point University, Presbyterian

By Joel Burgess A planned merger between Montreat College and a Georgia university generated surprise and cautious optimism among some, while others affiliated with the Valley’s historic Presbyterian college called for greater transparency from the school’s decision makers. Montreat officials announced July 29 that they were pursuing a merger with Point University, a Church of…

Texas fertilizer plant owner, a Church of Christ elder, says his heart’s ‘broken with grief’

April 22, 2013LaymanChurch of Christ, Donald Adair, explosion, fertilizer, grief, Texas, West

By Bobby Ross Jr. Donald Adair, a Church of Christ elder and owner of the West, Texas, fertilizer facility that caught fire and exploded Wednesday night, says his heart is “broken with grief for the tragic losses to so many families in our community.” “My family and I can’t express enough our deep appreciation for…

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Montreat merger generates surprise, some optimism

Texas fertilizer plant owner, a Church of Christ elder, says his heart’s ‘broken with grief’