Category: Christian Chronicle

Christian Chronicle

‘All I could see was destruction’

Christians mobilize to help after monster tornado strikes small Oklahoma town. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle SULPHUR, Okla. — After a monster tornado hit this southern Oklahoma town late Saturday night, the Vinita Avenue Church of Christ swung into action. With power out Sunday morning, the congregation — which counted 38 worshipers on a recent Lord’s Day — canceled the regular assembly and focused on helping storm victims. … Continue reading ‘All I could see was destruction’

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Christian Chronicle

Be honest: What do you think of my new face?

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle OKLAHOMA CITY — My parents must be so proud. I’ve finally arrived. That’s right: I’ve reached cartoon status in an international Christian newspaper. Over the past 19 years, I’ve written more than 150 Inside Story columns for The Christian Chronicle. Readers have become accustomed to seeing my mugshot on Page 3. “You look just like your picture in the paper,” I’ve … Continue reading Be honest: What do you think of my new face?

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Religion News Association honors Bobby Ross Jr. with Supple Award for Feature Writing

The Awards for Excellence in Religion Reporting showcase outstanding journalism across all media. From The Christian Chronicle: PITTSBURGH — Bobby Ross Jr., editor-in-chief of The Christian Chronicle, received the nation’s top award for religion feature writing at a ceremony Saturday night at the Andy Warhol Museum. The Religion News Association presented Ross with the Supple Award for Feature Writing during its 75th anniversary convention in Pittsburgh. Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward, a leading … Continue reading Religion News Association honors Bobby Ross Jr. with Supple Award for Feature Writing

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Christian Chronicle

Evangelical Press Association again recognizes Christian Chronicle as top newspaper

The Chronicle earned first-place awards for its print and digital publications. From The Christian Chronicle: LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the fifth time in the past six years, the Evangelical Press Association has recognized The Christian Chronicle with its first-place Award of Excellence for print newspapers. The professional organization also honored the Chronicle’s website with its top prize for newspaper-online news. In all, the Oklahoma City-based international newspaper for Churches of Christ earned nine awards … Continue reading Evangelical Press Association again recognizes Christian Chronicle as top newspaper

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Christian Chronicle

The bright present — and future — of the church

Attendance tops 10,000 at the largest of Lads to Leaders’ half-dozen Easter weekend conventions across the nation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Twenty-two years ago, my young family loaded a U-Haul truck and trekked east on Interstate 40 so I could chase a big dream. No, I didn’t move to Nashville to seek country music stardom. Sadly, I can’t carry a tune. Instead, … Continue reading The bright present — and future — of the church

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Christian Chronicle

Teens mix radio show’s humor with Bible’s message

Lads to Leaders puppets skit draws Alabama broadcast duo’s attention. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Make listeners snicker? That’s what Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey do on their nationally syndicated radio comedy show. Evoke that same laughter as bulbous, fabric-headed Bible teachers in a puppet skit by Christian teens? Now, that’s a new one. Related: The bright present — and future — … Continue reading Teens mix radio show’s humor with Bible’s message

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Christian Chronicle

‘Midland Christian Five’ say wrongful arrests devastated their lives and careers

Former educators open up about the federal lawsuit they filed — and their desire for an apology. By Bobby Ross Jr. and Kenneth Pybus | The Christian Chronicle Until life as they knew it disintegrated — until their jobs disappeared — Midland Christian School meant everything to Jared Lee and Dana Ellis. Both grew up in the K-12 Christian school and devoted their educational careers to the West Texas … Continue reading ‘Midland Christian Five’ say wrongful arrests devastated their lives and careers

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Christian Chronicle

‘How can we bless these churches?’

At a time of declining numbers, post-pandemic challenges and political polarization, a Nebraska conference touts hope for revival. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle YORK, Neb. — At 8:30 a.m. on a weekday, exuberant voices praising God filled the historic prayer chapel at York University. About 130 Christians from 13 states and Canada sang hymns such as “There’s Not a Friend Like the Lowly Jesus,” “It … Continue reading ‘How can we bless these churches?’

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Christian Chronicle

Trusting God in the fire

Christians in the Texas Panhandle lean on their faith after the largest wildfire in state history. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CANADIAN, Texas — Dead cattle. Burned homes. Scorched prairie. The largest wildfire in state history made a mess of this small ranching town in the Texas Panhandle, forcing the Canadian Church of Christ to delay its planned Missions Giving Sunday. “We’ve had to put it off because of … Continue reading Trusting God in the fire

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