Faith Facts

• Michael D. Jackson will serve as the fifth president of Heritage Christian University.
• Jackson brings decades of experience in biblical education and ministry leadership.
• The university remains committed to advancing Christian faith and service through education.

Michael D. Jackson, a dedicated alumnus, has been named the next president of Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama.

He brings leadership from his work with the Association for Biblical Higher Education and many years of service in Christian education.

Jackson is recognized for his biblical scholarship, having earned advanced degrees focused on the New Testament and education.

He serves as an elder at Highland Park Church of Christ and has ministered within the local faith community.

In the university’s announcement, the board praised Jackson’s commitment, noting his “clear vision aligned with HCU’s mission of advancing the Churches of Christ by equipping servants for real-world ministry.”

Board chair Alan Laguna stated, “He understands our mission, values the heritage that has defined HCU, and has the leadership experience to guide us with wisdom and faith. We are grateful to God for His faithful guidance throughout this search.”

Jackson responded, “I look forward to being a steward of the HCU mission with humility, faith, and purpose. I’m grateful for President W. Kirk Brothers’ faithful leadership and service to HCU, and I look forward to our future as we seek to advance the church in this generation.”

President W. Kirk Brothers will step down at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year and will remain part of the faculty.

This transition reflects a steadfast commitment to Christian principles and the ongoing mission of equipping faithful servants for ministry.

Read the full report at The Christian Chronicle

Faith Facts

• Dorcas Creation Kenya empowers women in low-income areas with biblical discipleship and practical skills.
• Founder Jane Thuo was inspired by her own struggles and prayers as a young woman in Kenya.
• The ministry offers training in everyday trades, providing dignity and hope for families in need.

Jane Thuo founded Dorcas Creation Kenya to bring hope and transformation to women facing hardship in Kenyan informal settlements. Her desire is to combine biblical discipleship with practical empowerment, helping women move from mere survival to dignity.

Her journey began with personal trials, including being forced out of school as a teenager due to lost documents when her family moved. Despite embarrassment while herding livestock, Jane drew strength from her faith, often praying in the fields and making a heartfelt promise to God to serve His people if He provided a way out.

“One day you will take me out of this situation,” she prayed, “And I will follow not after the flock, but after your people.”

Through God’s provision and a family friend’s help, Jane was able to resume her education and eventually attended university. Her career in campus ministry exposed her to the daily struggles of women striving to provide for their families.

Jane saw firsthand that prayer is essential but could not replace the need for practical support. She asked herself how to help women gain financial independence and acted on the conviction that women need consistent skills to sustain their households.

While Dorcas Creation began with beadwork, Jane expanded the ministry to train women in vital trades like tailoring, catering, hairdressing, soap making, and more. Short courses were created to accommodate the challenging realities these women face as primary providers for their families.

“We designed short courses because women are the breadwinners,” Jane shares. “They come twice a week, three hours a day, for ten weeks.”

The challenges women face include unemployment, limited education, gender-based violence, and food insecurity, as well as the difficulties mothers of children with disabilities encounter. In these communities, disability often leads to family abandonment and deepening financial and emotional hardship.

Through Dorcas Creation, women are offered therapy, counseling, skills training, and fellowship. Mothers receive support while their children access needed therapies, finding encouragement and hope through community.

“Somebody showed me mercy. I want to show mercy to others,” Jane remarks, reflecting the ministry’s Christ-centered mission.

Despite growing outreach, Dorcas Creation continues to navigate obstacles such as limited transportation for women to access resources. Yet their commitment remains firm, walking alongside women as they build new lives rooted in faith and freedom.

Read the full story at Christian Daily

Faith Facts

• Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz ordered ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to court for possible contempt.
• Failure to comply with court orders has caused hardship for immigrants, many living lawfully in America.
• Recent immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota have drawn national concern and protest.

Judge Patrick J. Schiltz has required ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to justify why he should not be found in contempt for failing to follow judicial orders. This stems from the court’s finding that numerous orders related to detainee hearings have been ignored, leading to significant hardship for families and law-abiding residents.

“This Court has been extremely patient with respondents, even though respondents decided to send thousands of agents to Minnesota to detain aliens without making any provision for dealing with the hundreds of habeas petitions and other lawsuits that were sure to result,” wrote Judge Schiltz.

The surge in immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump has stirred division and protest in Minnesota, especially after recent high-profile incidents involving federal agents. Christian conservatives are called to remember our responsibility to uphold justice, seek mercy, and support the integrity of our legal system rooted in Biblical principles. Stay vigilant, pray for those affected by these events, and let us seek wisdom and compassion as our nation addresses these difficult challenges.

Read the full article at Christian Post