Tragic Sunday: Kentucky church elder, wife, daughter shot to death
Tragic Sunday: Kentucky church elder, wife, daughter shot to death: Authorities allege the couple’s son enlisted a fourth victim as a hitman on his family, then killed him. On a recent Sunday morning, elder Lindsey Champion and his wife, Joy, worshiped, as always, with the Cadiz Church of Christ in western Kentucky. Preacher Randall Evans visited with them and shook their hands after the 10 a.m. … Continue reading Tragic Sunday: Kentucky church elder, wife, daughter shot to death
In a Latino trailer park, Terry Davis pays his blessings forward
Part of The Christian Chronicle’s “One Nación Under God” special project. A ‘bus ministry kid’ gives back (reporting from Norcross, Ga.): In a Latino trailer park, Terry Davis pays his blessings forward. NORCROSS, Ga. — Terry Davis found Jesus on a “JOY bus.” Growing up in a housing project on Atlanta’s south side, Davis slept on the ground to avoid flying bullets. “I still shake when it comes to bullets … Continue reading In a Latino trailer park, Terry Davis pays his blessings forward
Five tips that can help churches secure more favorable lending terms
Get a Loan in the ‘New Economy’: Five tips that can help churches secure more favorable lending terms. An emphasis on changing its culture to reach a younger generation has helped the Copper Pointe Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, quadruple in size in recent years. The evangelical church — with ties to the Assemblies of God — has grown to more than 2,500 people at its … Continue reading Five tips that can help churches secure more favorable lending terms
5Q+1: From holy pig wrestling to Mass at a Packers game, Holly Meyer has Godbeat covered
5Q+1 interview: From holy pig wrestling to Mass at a Packers game, Holly Meyer has Godbeat covered GETRELIGION.ORG — Holly Meyer cheers for the Green Bay Packers, eats a lot of cheese and tells stories about northeast Wisconsin. Meyer, a reporter for The Post-Crescent in Appleton, Wis., splits her time between early-morning breaking news and the Godbeat. Her religion writing earned her the 2014 Cassels Religion … Continue reading 5Q+1: From holy pig wrestling to Mass at a Packers game, Holly Meyer has Godbeat covered
The introvert behind the pulpit
The introvert behind the pulpit: For these preachers, devotion to ministry requires balancing need for solitude with passion for sharing God’s word. No offense, but people drain Mark Littleton of much-needed energy. Here’s what invigorates him: sitting in his church office — alone — with his Bible, study books, computer and a Diet Dr Pepper. “It’s not that I don’t want to be around people,” said Littleton, pulpit … Continue reading The introvert behind the pulpit
October 2014: GetReligion
In beheading case, The Oklahoman digs and uncovers the crucial, sometimes conflicting details. Published Oct. 1. What is this? Long on excitement, short on attribution, USA Today declares gay marriage ‘inevitable.’ Published Oct. 2. Holy ghosts in Hong Kong: Is there a religion angle on the democracy protests? Published Oct. 3. How to write a sensationalistic headline: ‘Can these Texas churches survive Ebola?’ Published Oct. 7. Ghost … Continue reading October 2014: GetReligion
5Q+1: Bob Smietana on the Godbeat, #RNA2014 and, yes, GetReligion
Coming soon to GR: @bobbyross interviews @ReligionReport prez @bobsmietana in advance of #RNA2014 in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/GR3eJNfVl4 — GetReligion (@GetReligion) September 17, 2014 5Q+1 interview: Religion writer Bob Smietana on the Godbeat, #RNA2014 and, yes, GetReligion GETRELIGION.ORG — Godbeat pros will convene in Atlanta this week for the Religion Newswriters Association’s 65th annual conference. In advance of the national meeting of religion journalists, RNA President Bob Smietana did … Continue reading 5Q+1: Bob Smietana on the Godbeat, #RNA2014 and, yes, GetReligion
No R-rated movies shown at this family-friendly drive-in
No R-rated movies shown at this family-friendly drive-in (reporting from Calvert City, Ky.): Kentucky church members stay true to their Christian values while operating one of the nation’s few remaining outdoor theaters. CALVERT CITY, Ky. — As the sun sets in rural western Kentucky, the marquee lights shine at the Calvert Drive-in Theatre. For many who enjoy the outdoor movie experience, the nightly double features stir nostalgia and fond memories … Continue reading No R-rated movies shown at this family-friendly drive-in
A medical miracle on NBC News
Watch @MLaeur’s NBC NEWS SPECIAL: Saving Dr. Brantley, a gripping story of his fight w/ Ebola http://t.co/x8Sm9faRVC pic.twitter.com/vHSwK1ZTZW — NBC News (@NBCNews) September 6, 2014 A medical miracle on NBC News: ‘The hand of God at work’ in saving Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantly GETRELIGION.ORG — The hour-long NBC News special “Saving Dr. Brantly: The Inside Story of a Medical Miracle” aired Friday night. The report … Continue reading A medical miracle on NBC News
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