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Surprise! Award honors influential children’s minister

Brenda Gordon recognized at the National Children’s & Youth Ministries conference. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The picture flashed on the big screen, and Brenda Gordon immediately recognized the face. It was her own. “It was a shock. That’s what it was,” Gordon said. “I had no idea that anything was going on.” People who love Gordon — her husband, … Continue reading Surprise! Award honors influential children’s minister

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Christian Chronicle

‘It’s the same Jesus’

After a three-year pandemic delay, a unity service brings together Christians who worship in English, Korean and Spanish. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CHICAGO — To a visitor entering the Northwest Church of Christ this past Sunday, the assembly might have sounded like the Day of Pentecost. Distinct voices praised God in English, Korean and Spanish — all at the same time. The diverse crowd of Christians who … Continue reading ‘It’s the same Jesus’

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Year in review: My Top 10 stories of 2022

By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — I’m a journalist, so I have no choice but to do a year-end list, right? When I look back on 2022, a few special moments stand out. Crying happy tears as my son Keaton married Paige, the love of his life. Joining my granddaughter, Norah, at her first Texas Rangers game — a big deal in our family. … Continue reading Year in review: My Top 10 stories of 2022

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Christian Chronicle

From Ukraine to Uvalde, The Christian Chronicle’s Top 10 news stories of 2022

In a year full of major headlines, these were the biggest ones. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Journalists for The Christian Chronicle traveled across the United States — and around the world — to cover important news during 2022. Ranking the Top 10 stories of the year is highly subjective. But these are my choices: Read the full story. This story appears in the online … Continue reading From Ukraine to Uvalde, The Christian Chronicle’s Top 10 news stories of 2022

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Christian Chronicle

Still the one: Alabama preacher marks 65 years with the same congregation

Gerald Romine says he ‘never saw any reason to leave’ the Roanoke Church of Christ. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ROANOKE, Ala. — In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. The Soviet Union stunned the world with the launch of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. And football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant decided to leave Texas A&M for his … Continue reading Still the one: Alabama preacher marks 65 years with the same congregation

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Christian Chronicle

Growth marks senior living CEO’s nearly half-century tenure

Longtime administrator retiring after transforming a once-struggling nursing home in Ohio. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle DELAWARE, Ohio — In 1974, Larry Harris was working as a salesman and training to become a manager for Glick Furniture Co., then the largest furniture retailer in central Ohio. That’s when Frank Chappell, a fellow member of the Northland Church of Christ in Columbus, approached Harris about a different … Continue reading Growth marks senior living CEO’s nearly half-century tenure

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Christian Chronicle

Love and joy: Tears flow at son’s wedding

Emotions overwhelm as family and friends celebrate young couple’s marriage. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle OKLAHOMA CITY — I’m not crying. You’re crying. Actually, everybody seemed to be crying. The Rosses and the Steeleys, it seems, are a sentimental bunch. What better reason to let the tears flow, though, than watching two young people commit their lives to each other? My middle child, Keaton, recently married Paige … Continue reading Love and joy: Tears flow at son’s wedding

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Christian Chronicle

Bon voyage: Lessons learned on a cruise

For vacationer, first time on a ship provides important reminders. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle COZUMEL, Mexico — God’s creation is amazing and even breathtaking. That’s true all the time. But sometimes I need reminding. My wife, Tamie, and I recently joined our son Brady, daughter-in-law Mary and grandchildren Bennett, 4, and Norah, 1, on a Caribbean cruise. In my 55 years, I’ve helicoptered across Israel, ridden a train … Continue reading Bon voyage: Lessons learned on a cruise

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Christian Chronicle

Bobby Ross Jr. honored with RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence

The Religion News Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Awards for Religion Reporting Excellence. I am honored to be among the recipients. I won second place for reporting at magazines and non-daily newspapers. Winners were recognized Wednesday night in a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School in New York City. My portfolio features these stories from the 2021 contest period: • “At Tulsa massacre’s … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. honored with RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence

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