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Christian astronaut pilots first moon mission in 53 years

An elder from Victor Glover’s church prays that God’s name will be glorified. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Two friends and brothers in Christ — Brent Hankins and Tracy Lamm — flew to Florida this week to witness the launch of humanity’s first lunar voyage in 53 years. Both had special reasons for doing so. Hankins serves as an elder of the Southeast Church of Christ in Friendswood, Texas, … Continue reading Christian astronaut pilots first moon mission in 53 years

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Small churches find right fit at Equip

Two-day conference at York University brings together leaders from the Midwest, the Plains and the Rocky Mountain states. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle YORK, NEB. — To prepare for a panel discussion on challenges and opportunities facing small-town and rural Churches of Christ, minister Jason Zaiger reached out to more than 20 congregations and individuals in his home state of Iowa. Zaiger, who with … Continue reading Small churches find right fit at Equip

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Wind and worship

Stormy weather makes for eventful drive to York University’s Equip Conference. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle WICHITA, KAN. — I won’t say Sunday was windy, but I’m pretty sure I saw Dorothy and Toto’s farmhouse swept up along Interstate 35. Despite high-wind warnings and plummeting temperatures on my 400-mile route, I got up early to drive to the Equip Conference at York University in Nebraska. About 160 miles north of my … Continue reading Wind and worship

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No fuel? No food? Amid crisis in Cuba, there’s no shortage of faith

Christians travel by boat, bus, train — and even a cargo truck — to attend a national discipleship gathering. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MATANZAS, Cuba — René Sánchez Blanco sailed eight hours on a ferry from the Isle of Youth to Cuba’s mainland and then spent five hours on buses. Mario and Yani Suárez waited three days in line at a bus station … Continue reading No fuel? No food? Amid crisis in Cuba, there’s no shortage of faith

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‘Cuban people love the American people’

Minister urges U.S. church members to keep making mission trips to the Caribbean island. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MATANZAS, Cuba — This might seem like a bad time for Americans to visit Cuba. Tony Fernandez thinks it’s the perfect time. The longtime minister for the Versalles Church of Christ — a growing congregation in this provincial capital in west-central Cuba — welcomed a U.S. mission team … Continue reading ‘Cuban people love the American people’

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Random acts of kindness

In the name of Jesus, the world could use a whole lot more kindness. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle A random act of kindness made my day. My 4-year-old granddaughter squirmed in her car seat as we pulled into the Chick-fil-A drive-thru. Just after 6 a.m., Norah was wide awake and excited after a sleepover at her Papa and Nana’s house. I rolled down my … Continue reading Random acts of kindness

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📣 Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson: His life in quotes 🔌

Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged OKLAHOMA CITY — Like so many of my journalism colleagues, I crossed paths with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. My main reporting on the civil rights icon — … Continue reading 📣 Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson: His life in quotes 🔌

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‘We lost our mission’

Churches must revive passion for winning souls, Arkansas conference declares. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The vision for ReMission started small. Eager to lead souls to Jesus and refocus Christians’ hearts and minds on that mission, a group of preacher friends decided to gather. “It was just going to be a few guys together, and then more people heard about it: ‘Well, … Continue reading ‘We lost our mission’

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The road to ReMission

Drive to Arkansas conference affords time for snacks, trivia and dialogue on Christian unity. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Jeremie Beller is my designated driver. No, I don’t drink. But when we travel to events such as the recent ReMission conference, my friend always volunteers to take his truck. It’s a nice, sturdy pickup — a white 2017 Chevrolet Silverado with 175,000 miles on it. Still, … Continue reading The road to ReMission

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