The Ross News

Training to lead: Lads vs. LTC (reporting from Indianapolis). Currents. Children’s home dedicates prayer room in memory of ACU bush crash victim (reporting from Medina, Texas). Page 1 lead. 12-year-old has a date — with Dad. Inside Story.

A rocky road for Mexico missions: Amid violence south of the U.S. border, many churches rethink travel plans (reporting from Aquiles, Mexico). Page 1. Trusting God on mission trip to Mexico (reporting from Aquiles, Mexico). Inside Story. Securing young hearts in Iowa (reporting from Marshalltown, Iowa). Churches That Work.

‘Little youth rally’ draws 12,000 as teens make annual pilgrimage to Winterfest (reporting from Gatlinburg, Tenn.). Currents. Beyond the noise: Quiet time with God (reporting from Gatlinburg, Tenn.). Inside Story. Western Christian forced to close: The Canadian school could not sustain itself as enrollment and donations kept falling, leaders say. Second Front. Nothing but net [...]

Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy: One minister’s passion for aliens (reporting from Chicago). Page 1 lead. All the more Pleasant: For new basketball coach at Rochester College, following in his father’s footsteps presents a challenge, but it’s nothing compared to the test he endured off the court (reporting from Rochester Hills, Mich.). Second Front. [...]

From ‘serve us’ to service: For a 120-year-old church, growth coincides with a renewed focus on Kingdom building and community outreach (reporting from Mt. Juliet, Tenn.). Churches That Work. After the tornado: $2 million short: An Alabama congregation played a leading role in disaster relief efforts after a killer twister, but now the church finds itself in need of [...]

Two years ago, my Top 10 stories of the decade enthralled you. Last year, my Top 10 of 2010 list captivated you. It’s time for me to move you once more. With no further humor — er, adieu — my Top 10 bylines of 2011: 10. Funding on the decline for children’s homes across the nation. DUNCAN, S.C. - [...]

FUNDING ON THE DECLINE — Children’s homes: Still a core church ministry? (reporting from Duncan, S.C.). Page 1 lead. Church planted in hotel ballroom touts ‘New Life’ (reporting from Bridgeton, Mo.). Second Front. Preach it, brother, but it keep it short (reporting from Terrell, Texas). Inside Story. 2011: Numbers that inspired us. Editorial. Remembering 2011: [...]

‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son. Page 1. In Big Sky country, three congregations merge as members heal old wounds (reporting from Helena, Mont.). Page 1. Finding hope in a red door: Salt, light and housing for inner city (reporting from Oklahoma City). Inside Story.

Healing a wounded town: After a string of suicides, a minister helps bring answers to a small Oregon community (reporting from Alsea, Ore.). Second Front. A new babe in Christ — at 108 years old. Inside Story. Not sheepless in Seattle (reporting from Seattle). Churches That Work. The church’s role in suicide prevention. Editorial.

The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11 (reporting from Camp Lejeune, N.C.). Currents. Faith sustains battalion commander (reporting from Camp Lejeune, N.C.). Currents. Even after shooting, Tennessee family counts its blessings. Inside Story. At some small churches, part-time youth ministers fulfill a calling (reporting from Cheyenne, Wyo.).