In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making
In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making: The Pan American Lectureship returns to the Central American capital where it started in 1963 (reporting from Guatemala City). Currents. GUATEMALA CITY — Fifty years ago, the Pan American Lectureship was launched in this Central American capital to focus attention on fledgling Latin American missions. Just a few years before, Jerry and Ann Hill and their … Continue reading In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making
December 2013: GetReligion
‘Dozens of pastors’ not quoted in front-page story. Published Dec. 2. Joe Jonas unplugged begs for good reporter and editor. Published Dec. 3. * The Methodist roots of Nelson Mandela. Published Dec. 6. The second storytelling rule: Get the name of the church. Published Dec. 9. Isn’t that special? Satan pays a visit to the Bible Belt. Published Dec. 16. Liberal media? Yes, say some … Continue reading December 2013: GetReligion
Financial crisis strikes Southwestern Christian College
Financial crisis at Southwestern: Historically black Christian college seeks donations and prayers to ‘be able to survive’ (reporting from Terrell, Texas). Page 1 lead. TERRELL, Texas — Southwestern Christian College, a historically black college associated with Churches of Christ, faces a financial crisis. The sudden loss of $500,000 a year in federal funding has exacerbated long-standing financial difficulties, top administrators told The Christian Chronicle. “This … Continue reading Financial crisis strikes Southwestern Christian College
November 2013: GetReligion
Ghosts in blue-state — er, red-state — West Virginia? Published Nov. 1. KKK hoods, ‘two angels’ and a frustrating ghost. Published Nov. 4. Porn no more: Secular students inviting religious discussion. Published Nov. 6. * Surprise! A same-sex marriage story that gets religion. Published Nov. 8. Pod people: Stopping in again at the Death Cafe. Published Nov. 9. * How many atheists does it take … Continue reading November 2013: GetReligion
Personal: Mother-in-law’s faith-filled life leaves a legacy
Mother-in-law’s faith-filled life leaves a legacy: ‘Our parents made sure our foundation of faith and family was ingrained in us, and I am so very thankful for that’ (column from Harrah, Okla.). HARRAH, Okla. — Bobby and Patricia Dillard raised their daughter, Tamie, on a strong foundation of Christian faith. I am blessed beyond measure that they did. My future wife — the mother of our three … Continue reading Personal: Mother-in-law’s faith-filled life leaves a legacy
October 2013: GetReligion
A more graceful Ross joins GetReligion crew. Published Oct. 1. * Kleenex alert: Tale of tragedy, irony and Christianity. Published Oct. 2. * #RNA2013: Best in religion reporting honored. Published Oct. 3. When religious liberty clashes with gay rights. Published Oct. 5. Mormons softening opposition to homosexuality … or not. Published Oct. 8. Warming the chair? WSJ laments the loss of the pew. Published Oct. … Continue reading October 2013: GetReligion
Personal: Ross family cemetery vandalized in Tennessee
By Bobby Ross Jr. In 2011, I wrote a Christian Chronicle column (also published by The Commercial Appeal newspaper in Memphis) on the Tennessee cemetery where my Papa and Grandma Ross are buried: CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. — “Danial Ross. Born: 1791. Died: 1842.” The name and the dates on the tombstone jump out at me immediately. My grandfather, father, brother and I have driven out to … Continue reading Personal: Ross family cemetery vandalized in Tennessee
Rich, in name and spirit, in rural Ohio
Rich, in name and spirit, in rural Ohio: Despite sacrifices, minister reaps a harvest of blessings with a 200-year-old congregation (reporting from Beallsville, Ohio). Page 1 lead. Third part of “Rural Redemption” series. BEALLSVILLE, Ohio — Just after 9 a.m. on a recent Sunday, the well-worn tires on Jeff Rich’s 2003 minivan crunch over a gravel road full of twists, hills and narrow lanes. Already … Continue reading Rich, in name and spirit, in rural Ohio
September 2013: GetReligion
Gay rights in San Antonio: simple quote, complex subject. Published Sept. 6. Pod people: ‘Conservative’ Baptists spark a conversation. Published Sept. 7. Et tu, Tim? Townsend latest to leave the Godbeat. Published Sept. 10. Hey, guess what, all Baptists are Calvinists. Published Sept. 12. Assessing the state of the Godbeat. Published Sept. 14. Faith and ghosts in Navy Yard victim story. Published Sept. 18. Jackpot! … Continue reading September 2013: GetReligion
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 