A busy week for Dr. Kent Brantly, inspiring Christians in three states: http://t.co/bSXsX5Ddur #CofCnews pic.twitter.com/N5XT0HLWpX — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 23, 2015 This story appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading A busy week for Dr. Kent Brantly, inspiring Christians in three states
Crash claims life of @HardingU student on spring break mission trip. My story: http://t.co/ALF2dkxTEM #CofCnews pic.twitter.com/C1lgsy08w4 — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 9, 2015 This story appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading Crash claims life of Harding University student on spring break mission trip
165,000 fewer souls in Church of Christ pews: Five questions to consider: http://t.co/0HIgeGbGMs #CofCnews pic.twitter.com/kq6lVm7Ddc — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 2, 2015 This column appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading 165,000 fewer souls in the pews: Five questions to consider
A heart for Hawaii (reporting from Honolulu): Pearl Harbor church has served military families for 59 years, but future at risk. HONOLULU — “Aloha!” Mark Young stretches out each syllable of the traditional Hawaiian greeting as 150-plus church members and visitors fill the blue-gray wooden pews in a simple, A-frame auditorium. “Welcome to the Pearl Harbor Church of Christ, where we keep a little bit … Continue reading A heart for Hawaii
Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith: NBC anchor finds journalism ‘faith-affirming.’ A few years ago, a group of communications students from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., visited NBC’s “Today” show studios in New York. A familiar face greeted them. “Lester Holt was so kind to take a few minutes and visit with each of our students about their goals and plans,” said … Continue reading Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith
A search for preachers — reality TV style (reporting from Malibu, Calif.): A video quest puts a modern twist on efforts to inspire a new generation of ministers. MALIBU, Calif. — “American Idol” for ministers? “Survivor” with an emphasis on the Holy Spirit? Welcome to the “Next Gen Preacher Search,” developed by Pepperdine University’s Youth Leadership Initiative. The national contest invited students interested in preaching and … Continue reading A search for preachers — reality TV style
Anchor for his soul: @LesterHoltNBC called humble, loving Christian: http://t.co/oQSWU2x4C7 #religion #journalism pic.twitter.com/ilLl54cAIe — GetReligion (@GetReligion) February 17, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Anchor for his soul: NBC’s Lester Holt described as ‘a humble and loving Christian’
Preacher, lay your debt burden down (reporting from Florence, Ala.): Heritage Christian University sets a goal of graduating every student with no loans to repay. First in a series FLORENCE, Ala. — Lucas Suddreth thought he’d rely on federal student loans to pay for his ministry education. Instead, Heritage Christian University gave him a full-tuition scholarship and helped arrange a part-time youth ministry position. “I’m extremely … Continue reading Preacher, lay your debt burden down
The faith behind Disney’s ‘McFarland, USA’: New movie starring Kevin Costner is based on the inspiring true story of coach Jim White, who has deep roots in Churches of Christ. “McFarland, USA,” a new Disney film starring Kevin Costner, tells the true story of California cross-country coach Jim White, who transformed a migrant farm town’s predominantly Latino high school into an unlikely powerhouse. The PG-rated motion … Continue reading The faith behind Disney’s ‘McFarland, USA’
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