Category: Christian Chronicle

Christian Chronicle

‘We wanted this to be a Jesus crusade’

40th anniversary Crusade for Christ stresses racial unity. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle FORT WORTH, Texas — Emphasizing that Jesus loves all the little children — “red and yellow, black and white” — the 40th anniversary Crusade for Christ put a special emphasis on racial unity. “We didn’t want this to be a black crusade,” Steve Cloer, minister for the Southside Church of Christ in Fort Worth, … Continue reading ‘We wanted this to be a Jesus crusade’

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Christian Chronicle

‘Champs’ meet Christ at Croatian camp

In this once-communist nation, non-Catholic believers often face suspicion. But Churches of Christ report progress. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ZAGREB, Croatia — For nine years, members of Churches of Christ in this central European capital have organized an annual outreach to children known as “Champs Camp.” It’s not every year, though, that the weeklong, Christian-themed day camp mixes Vacation Bible School songs and … Continue reading ‘Champs’ meet Christ at Croatian camp

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Christian Chronicle, The Ross News

On Croatia trip, a son reminds his father of the value of missions

Little moments meant a lot in the life of a future youth minister. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ZAGREB, Croatia — To me, the young man preaching as a brother in Christ translates his English words into Croatian is still 8 years old. He’s the little boy who traveled 1,100 miles in a white rental van with his home congregation — the Edmond Church of Christ in … Continue reading On Croatia trip, a son reminds his father of the value of missions

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Christian Chronicle, Religion News Service

Ebola survivor Dr. Kent Brantly returning to Africa as medical missionary

Five years after contracting the deadly virus in Liberia, the Christian doctor will serve at Mukinge Mission Hospital in Zambia. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle FORT WORTH, Texas — Dr. Kent Brantly sat on his counselor’s couch and wept. The tears came last summer as the Christian physician visited with Dottie Schulz, a missionary care volunteer with Texas-based Mission Resource Network,which is associated with … Continue reading Ebola survivor Dr. Kent Brantly returning to Africa as medical missionary

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Christian Chronicle

How churches can bridge the marriage divide

Growing marriage gap between rich and poor offers ministry opportunities. By Bobby Ross Jr. | For Facts & Trends In the Texas town of Childress, about 22.4 percent of the population lives in poverty — nearly double the national average. Halfway between Amarillo and Wichita Falls, the cattle and cotton-farming hub of 6,000 is the biggest community for 100 miles in any direction. “The closest shopping … Continue reading How churches can bridge the marriage divide

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Christian Chronicle

Next mayor of Dallas puts faith in ‘good Lord above’ and voters

Church of Christ member rose from humble roots to lead nation’s ninth-largest city. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle On the morning after winning election as the next mayor of Dallas, Eric Johnson returned to his roots — the Dallas West Church of Christ. At the congregation where the 43-year-old lawyer and state representative grew up, fellow Christians formed a circle, held hands and … Continue reading Next mayor of Dallas puts faith in ‘good Lord above’ and voters

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Christian Chronicle, Religion News Service

At 87, ‘disaster deacon’ opens his heart — and church — to flooding victims

Widower’s work with Red Cross emergency shelter is ‘an inspiration to many.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TULSA, Okla. — Oh, Kenneth Hearrell has stories to tell. About how he rode a horse five miles to his two-room schoolhouse from first through fourth grades. About how he used a homemade rowboat to drive cattle to dry land after a big rain swamped the … Continue reading At 87, ‘disaster deacon’ opens his heart — and church — to flooding victims

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Christian Chronicle

Virginia mass shooting hits close to home for church member

‘It’s just such a shock,’ says member who frequently conducts business at building where rampage occurred. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle When Eugene Thompson learned of Friday’s mass shooting at a government building in Virginia Beach, Va., he immediately thought: That could have been my son. That could have been me. Thompson, a longtime member of the Princess Anne Church of Christ in that coastal city, owns … Continue reading Virginia mass shooting hits close to home for church member

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Christian Chronicle

Launched during segregation, lectureship celebrates 75 years

Hundreds of African American Christians gather for preaching, singing and fellowship. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ST. LOUIS — For 75 years, the National Lectureship of Churches of Christ has brought together Christians from across the U.S. for preaching, singing and fellowship. Hundreds of members of predominantly African American congregations gathered at a hotel near St. Louis’ Gateway Arch for the recent milestone event. … Continue reading Launched during segregation, lectureship celebrates 75 years

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