I loved hearing the story about how it came about. There were lots of issues and lots of concerns. None of them were dismissed lightly. Many were willing to give up part of the “freedom” they felt they had in Christ in order to worship in one group and some were willing to take the risk that comes from incorporating a group who could eventually “tarnish” their simple practices.

I don’t know if that group survived, but it made an impression on me.

The “story of preachers” may not be the story of Highland; however, I believe the courage of the leadership to have those types of individuals as their preachers is a very significant part of the story. Having grown up in Ft. Worth, it was not unusual during some very turbulent times in the late 60’s and early 70’s to get a tape of a message from John Allen Chalk or Lynn Anderson that gave our youth group tremendous hope. Your messages are also giving hope to young men everywhere who believe that the dream of being a “church of Christ” is alive and well.

The “story of preachers” may not be the story of Highland; however, I believe the courage of the leadership to have those types of individuals as their preachers is a very significant part of the story. Having grown up in Ft. Worth, it was not unusual during some very turbulent times in the late 60’s and early 70’s to get a tape of a message from John Allen Chalk or Lynn Anderson that gave our youth group tremendous hope. Your messages are also giving hope to young men everywhere who believe that the dream of being a “church of Christ” is alive and well.