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Malibu Faith Leaders Speak on Student Attendance in Church

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Pepperdine students gather for an evening Bible study in Malibu Gathering's Pastor Brian Kelly’s backyard. The devotion was led by church member Cheyene Renner. Photo courtesy of Meagen Renner Malibu faith leaders said they are working to support Pepperdine students and increase their church attendance. In a September Graphic survey of 135 students, only 23% of students said … [Read more...] about Malibu Faith Leaders Speak on Student Attendance in Church

What a Supreme Court Case Ruling Means for Churches in California

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, podcast assistant and news writer Joe Allgood reports on a Supreme Court case ruling that states California can not continue to ban in-person religious services completely. We hear about three different churches and how they are responding to the ruling: University Church of Christ (UCC), Conejo Valley Church … [Read more...] about What a Supreme Court Case Ruling Means for Churches in California

Administrator Opens Home for House Church

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Community members gather for UCC House Church outside the home of Executive CP Gary Hanson and his wife, Tracey. Photo courtesy of Tracey HansonEvery week, Gary Hanson and his wife Tracey have the Pepperdine community join them for a gathering of fellowship, instrumental worship and Biblical teaching — all from the comfort of their own home.Gary Hanson serves as … [Read more...] about Administrator Opens Home for House Church

Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences

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Photo courtesy of Tim Horton With President Andrew K. Benton's recent announcement that he will step down from his position at the end of next school year, university leaders are considering the Pepperdine's direction for the future. As part of that consideration, the community looks not only to the future, but the past, in order to navigate the complex issue of Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences

Seaver College Mourns Communication Professor Milton Shatzer

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University The Pepperdine University community mourns the death of Professor Emeritus of Communication and former Communication Division Chair Milton J. Shatzer, who passed away Sunday morning. Shatzer, who served as a church elder at the University Church of Christ until 2011, passed away in his sleep, according to an email announcement from … [Read more...] about Seaver College Mourns Communication Professor Milton Shatzer