‘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
Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God
Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God (reporting from Cincinnati). Page 1. 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 finds itself under constant siege: Sexual images. … Continue reading Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God
Challenging individualism
Challenging Individualism N.C. proposal raises age-old questions of Baptist identity. November issue. Continue reading Challenging individualism
November 2010: GetReligion
Don’t ask, don’t tell, deja vu. Published Nov. 2. The religion-free election of 2010. Published Nov. 3. ‘Faith-filled’ Carter has his say. Published Nov. 4. Pod people: Faith & gay suicides. Published Nov. 5. An Okie asks: Is RNS the new CAIR? Published Nov. 8. Got News? Is Marco Rubio really a Catholic? Published Nov. 10. Little ado about something big? Published Nov. 13. … Continue reading November 2010: GetReligion
The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns
THE ROOKIE, PART 2: After the movie about his life, Jim Morris’ journey takes more extraordinary turns (reporting from Abilene, Texas). Page 1. First Place, Interview, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ABILENE, Texas — Go play catch with Jim Morris. The Jim Morris, that is. The one whose real-life story Dennis Quaid portrayed in the 2002 Disney feature film “The Rookie.” … Continue reading The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 