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Canada: Struggle in a secular culture

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TORONTO — Gerald Ellis is a rare breed at the Strathmore Boulevard Church of Christ. He’s a native Canadian. In this cosmopolitan city of 2.5 million residents — roughly half born outside of Canada — the 200-member congregation reflects the international population. “We’re all God’s children, no matter what color,” said Ellis, a deacon who has seen the church grow … Continue reading Canada: Struggle in a secular culture

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No football feud: Harrells and McCoys on friendly terms

No football feud: Harrells and McCoys on friendly terms. Inside Story. CASCADE: THE FINAL YEAR – Closing strikes blow to Pacific Northwest. Page 1 lead. New England churches struggle to fill pulpits (reporting from Manchester, N.H.). Page 1. Phil Sanders to join ‘Search’ TV ministry (reporting from Edmond, Okla.). Page 5. In time of war, caring for the families at home (reporting from Spokane, Wash.). … Continue reading No football feud: Harrells and McCoys on friendly terms

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Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake

Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake (reporting from Southfield, Mich.). Currents. Sundays not segregated at Florissant (reporting from Florissant, Mo.). Currents. Leaders tackle questions on race and the church. Online Exclusive. Presidential race engages students. Page 1. ‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border (reporting from Hamilton, Ontario). Inside Story. Continue reading Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake

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‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle HAMILTON, Ontario — I first met Art Ford back in April when we both stayed at Chuck and Ruth Ann Gibbs’ house in Vienna, W.Va., during the Ohio Valley University Lectureship. Each night, we ate Ruth Ann’s homemade pie and talked about life and ministry. A native Canadian, Art preaches for the Fennell Avenue church in Hamilton, … Continue reading ‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border

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