CBFNC distributing immigration documentary. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina is distributing free to all its affiliated churches DVDs of a documentary film on immigration issues. “Gospel Without Borders,” produced last August by the Baptist Center for Ethics, explores Christian responses to immigration in the United States. Shot in five states, the film features CBFNC pastor Hector Villanueva and his difficulties with the American justice system. The film “will help churches debunk myths, rediscover the Bible’s moral message and learn compelling stories about goodwill Christians,” according to the Baptist Center for Ethics.
Chowan breaks ground on first dorm in 40 years. Chowan University in Murfreesboro, N.C., broke ground in October for its first new student residence facility in 40 years. The action reflects growth in enrollment at the Baptist-affiliated school, said president Chris White. The first of two suite-style complexes will be ready by the fall of 2012 to house 136 students. Eventually the school hopes to build 14 similar student residential facilities. “Chowan’s incredible growth over the years is propelling this project,” said White. “We have maxed out of all available space … but it’s a good problem to have.”
Service association names president. Julian Mills of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., has been elected president of Chowan University’s Christian Service Association board of directors. The organization helps ministerial students at Chowan, primarily by providing scholarship funds. Mills, a 1959 graduate of Chowan, is a retired North Carolina pastor and veteran of the U.S. Air Force.