By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CALGARY, Alberta — In the shadow of a white steeple, spray-painted graffiti defames the beige brick wall of the Calgary Church of Christ. The black scrawls testify to the gritty nature of the area served by the 300-member church — one of only eight a cappella Churches of Christ in a province nearly the size of Texas. “It’s … Continue reading Lead me to Calgary

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