Bricks and moratoriums: Zoning out churches
Bricks and Moratoriums: Zoning Out Churches Economy impacts churches’ battles to build. March issue. The city council of Burbank, Illinois, passed a new zoning law late last year banning churches from building in commercial areas. The action came after Rios de Agua Viva, a Hispanic congregation, signed a $900,000 contract to transform an old restaurant into its new sanctuary. The congregation did what many have … Continue reading Bricks and moratoriums: Zoning out churches
‘He was a hero to his church family’
‘He was a hero to his church family’: Member killed, wife wounded when gunman opens fire on Arizona congresswoman (reporting from Tucson, Ariz.). Page 1 lead. First Place, News Story, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Third Place, General News Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TUCSON, Ariz. – Until … Continue reading ‘He was a hero to his church family’
February 2011: GetReligion
‘Eat more chikin’ or not? Published Feb. 1. iPad publication meets the Amish. Published Feb. 3. What’s in an Old Testament name? Published Feb. 8. Religion’s role in the revolution. Published Feb. 12. The Muslim speed-dating scene. Published Feb. 15. Gun laws and the Godbeat. Published Feb. 16. Thou shalt favor one side. Published Feb. 21. Ghost in Nevada’s brothels? Published Feb. 23. ‘Waning … Continue reading February 2011: GetReligion
January 2011: GetReligion
The end of the world. Published Jan. 3. When the melting pot boils over. Published Jan. 5. The messy side of journalism. Published Jan. 7. Please don’t steal my quotes. Published Jan. 9. Rave review for a Raven. Published Jan. 12. A little context goes a long way. Published Jan. 19. A vision from God. Published Jan. 25. Generic ‘cycle of sin.’ Published Jan. 27. … Continue reading January 2011: GetReligion
‘This is what the Lord made me for’
‘This is what the Lord made me for,’ says national motocross champion Trey Canard (reporting from Shawnee, Okla.). Currents. SHAWNEE, Okla. – Out of his racing uniform, Trey Canard seems an unassuming presence, especially for someone known for performing high-speed, bone-jarring exploits in front of 30,000 to 60,000 fans. However, the toughness and quiet confidence of the 5-foot-6, 150-pound Canard shine through as he reflects on … Continue reading ‘This is what the Lord made me for’
Editorial: Taking steps to protect children
First Place, Editorial/Commentary, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists This staff editorial was written by Bobby Ross Jr., managing editor for The Christian Chronicle. In Georgia, a former youth minister faces statutory rape charges. He’s accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old church member. In Indiana, a minister pleaded guilty last summer to sexually assaulting a teenage girl. These cases — both involving Churches of … Continue reading Editorial: Taking steps to protect children
2010 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year
By Bobby Ross Jr. My Top 10 bylines of 2010: 10. Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God. CINCINNATI – Look around you Sunday morning. Is there a mom drowning in a sea of credit-card debt? A dad who can’t seem to quit clicking Internet porn? A teen dealing with a hangover or worried about a potential pregnancy? In the 21st century, the Christian family … Continue reading 2010 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year
Generic Christian U
Generic Christian U. Ties that bind church schools are loosening. January issue. Faith-based universities with historically strong denominational ties—Nazarene, Mennonite, and Southern Baptist schools among them—are enrolling fewer students from within their own ranks. Paul Corts, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), said the trend, seen even in institutions with “very strong, close connections” to denominations, is bound to shape future … Continue reading Generic Christian U
December 2010: GetReligion
She forgives but can’t forget. Published Dec. 1. So many Muslims, so few quoted. Published Dec. 6. ‘Power of resilience and hope.’ Published Dec. 8. Noah built an ark … in Kentucky. Published Dec. 10. As usual, RNS gets religion. Published Dec. 13. Fine line between shallow, spiritual. Published Dec. 15. Ghostly wolf in the church? Published Dec. 22. Canada: Losing its religion? Published Dec. … Continue reading December 2010: GetReligion
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 