Whats New

Our new building reflects our fresh start
A fresh start for an established church

The church of Christ here in Etna has been in existence for around one hundred years. But despite its long history in Franklin County, the church is also beginning a fresh start.

Many of you probably noticed the new brick building in which we meet. The members worked hard to give us this wonderful new place in which to meet. If you haven't been by to see our new building, come join us at any of the times mentioned on the Home page.

The church has also recently hired a new preacher (me =) ) to work with the church. I was a missionary for 7 ½ years in southeast Asia. I have worked with people in communist China, Islamic Malaysia, and Catholic Philippines. The struggles and blessing of that work have helped shape my approach to presenting the Bible in an easy to follow manner. I won't speak down to you nor will I speak above anyone's head. The Bible is for all, and all can understand its truths. Before coming to Arkansas I also spent 3 ½ years as a preacher in Nevada. My family and I are looking forward to many years working with the church here in the Ozark area.

We have also started a new means of letting people know about us. Namely this website. This site has actually been in use by me for many years as part of my missionary work, but we have now revamped the entire site to reflect our new location and our priorities in seeking the lost in this area.

Finally, the church has begun a new attempt to interest people in studying the Bible. We are actively advertising and encouraging people to use one of our methods for studying the word of God. Feel free to check out the Studies page and sign up for one of the studies.

We, the members of the Etna Church of Christ, look forward to hearing from you.