‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son

‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son. Page 1. In the midst of unimaginable tragedy, Les Ferguson Jr.’s faith survives. “God didn’t do this,” said Ferguson, preaching minister for the Orange Grove Church of Christ in Gulfport, Miss. “This was just evil.” Even as he clings to God, Ferguson can’t help but weep as he mourns his wife, Karen, and son Cole, 21, who … Continue reading ‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son

Bobby Ross Jr.December 4, 2011February 26, 2017Leave a comment

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The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11

The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11 (reporting from Camp Lejeune, N.C.). Currents. Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – On a Sunday afternoon, the high-pitched chatter of boys and girls playing fills the home of Marine Staff Sgt. Ahmal Coles and his wife, Whitney. In the … Continue reading The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11

Bobby Ross Jr.October 15, 2011March 1, 2017Leave a comment

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Ministry in Mormon country

Ministry in Mormon country (reporting from Salt Lake City). Page 1 lead. SALT LAKE CITY — To Mormons, the Salt Lake Temple — a magnificent granite structure built in the 1800s — stands as a sacred icon and monument of pioneer faith. For the 14 million adherents worldwide of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Square represents “Jerusalem and Mecca and Shangri-La all … Continue reading Ministry in Mormon country

Bobby Ross Jr.August 13, 2011February 28, 2017Leave a comment

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Big storms, bigger hearts in Joplin, Mo.

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle WEBB CITY, Mo. — The Joplin tornado’s path of destruction can be seen all along Range Line Road, where a Home Depot, Walmart and other businesses lie in ruins. Yellow “Caution” tape and shreds of wood flutter in the breeze amid bulldozers clearing debris and smashed vehicles abandoned after the May 22 twister that claimed 158 lives and … Continue reading Big storms, bigger hearts in Joplin, Mo.

Bobby Ross Jr.July 22, 2011January 19, 2019Leave a comment

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Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan

Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan (reporting from Rochester Hills, Mich.). Page 1. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Each semester, Rochester College President Rubel Shelly teaches a required freshman course called “Introduction to the Christian Faith.” At a college where less than a quarter of traditional undergraduate students identify with Churches of Christ, the class exposes some 18- and 19-year-olds to the Scriptures for the … Continue reading Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan

Bobby Ross Jr.June 10, 2011February 26, 2017Leave a comment

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In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge

‘Dear Lord,’ please help us: In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge as churches, ministries launch disaster relief efforts (with Jeremy D. Smith, reporting from Tuscaloosa, Ala.). Page 1 lead. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Moments before a tornado wiped out the Central Church of Christ building, six students huddled in a small cinderblock closet at the church. Carl Naylor started to pray, but he managed just two words … Continue reading In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge

Bobby Ross Jr.May 7, 2011January 19, 2019Leave a comment

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Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?

Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit? (reporting from Walled Lake, Mich.). Page 1. WALLED LAKE, Mich. – It’s no secret that today’s young people value hands-on ministry: feeding the hungry, painting houses for the elderly, providing coats for the homeless. Youths go on international mission trips and seek to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. But do they devote themselves to in-depth study … Continue reading Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?

Bobby Ross Jr.April 5, 2011February 26, 2017Leave a comment

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‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son

The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11

Ministry in Mormon country

Big storms, bigger hearts in Joplin, Mo.

Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan

In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge

Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?