Center for Christian Studies

We are pleased to announce the publishing of our latest CCS Video course: Introduction to the New Testament, taught by Todd Hall. The course provides a survey of the New Testament, and is ideal for Bible class teacher preparation, small groups, and personal development.

Todd served as a professor and librarian at Austin Graduate School of Theology and is the Associate Director of the Center for Christian Studies.

The course is available for subscription as a single course and is included with our entire catalog in our premium subscription plans. For a limited time, the first episode of the course is available on our featured video page!

Check out our entire video collection and consider how CCS can help your church grow in Biblical literacy, theological understanding, thoughtful worship, and spiritual formation and ethics!

It is with great sadness that the Center for Christian Studies recognizes the passing of Hugh Gerrard Gainey (1938–2026), longtime supporter of Austin Graduate School of Theology and the Center for Christian Studies, who passed away on Sunday, May 3. Hugh was a man of God, and, by God’s grace, Hugh has entered his eternal reward. A longtime resident of Austin, Texas, an engineer by vocation, and an elder at University Avenue Church of Christ, Hugh and his wife Elaine have been avid supporters of Christian education, especially of Austin Graduate School of Theology and of the Center for Christian Studies.

Hugh was a vivid testimony to the power of a life lived in the Kingdom of God. He was generous, kind, encouraging, supporting, loving, and so much more.

My (Todd) favorite memories of Hugh are our constant trading of photos of our Madisons—my daughter and his granddaughter—throughout the years of their growing up. His smile and kind heart made even difficult days beautiful.

Hugh was a deeply loving man who gave of himself in service to the Kingdom in every way. We celebrate his liberation from the trials of this life while mourning the loss of a true disciple of Jesus. Hugh, you will be deeply missed by all who knew you. We await our reunion the resurrection of the dead in Christ.

CCS extends our deepest sympathies to all of Hugh’s family, especially Elaine, his wife and partner in discipleship of 65 years, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We pray God’s peace upon you in your grief.

Elaine has asked memorial gifts to be made in Hugh’s memory to the Center for Christian Studies. We are grateful to have a share in honoring Hugh’s legacy, which we seek to do through the ministries and resources we provide for churches in this country and around the world.
Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Center for Christian Studies online here, or checks can be mailed to:

Center for Christian Studies
12407 N. Mopac Expy.
Ste. 250-530
Austin, TX 78758
(Specify “Hugh Gainey” in the memo.)

Rest well, Hugh, thou good and faithful servant.