Ministry of mortar

Ministry of mortar (reporting from San Antonio de las Alazanas, Mexico). Currents. PICKING UP THE PIECES: Churches minister to victims of divorce (reporting from Overland Park, Kan.). Page 1 lead. Nearly half leave religion of their youth. Inside Story. A non-institutional institution: Part 1 of “The Scene” on Florida College (reporting from Temple Terrace, Fla.). Second Front. Continue reading Ministry of mortar

Little children, big opportunity in New Orleans

Little children, big opportunity in New Orleans (reporting from New Orleans). Page 1 photo. Sermon titles you won’t soon forget. Inside Story. They survived storm, and now they know why (reporting from New Orleans). Page 8. Woman named Daphne puts her love into action (reporting from Bayou la Batre, Ala.). Page 9. PROGRESS IN THE BIG EASY: REBUILDING THE CHURCH: Churches reopen, look to future … Continue reading Little children, big opportunity in New Orleans

DRUGS OR JESUS?: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry

DRUGS OR JESUS?: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry (reporting from Atlanta). Page 1 lead. The stories that made news in 2007. Inside Story. How can we grow the Lord’s church (staff editorial). Editorial. DRUGS OR JESUS?: Ministry leaders discuss faith-based efforts to beat addiction. Page 16 sidebar. Continue reading DRUGS OR JESUS?: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry

Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools

EDUCATION AS AN OUTREACH TOOL: Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools (reporting from Pottstown, Pa.). Are We Growing series. Page 1 lead. When his wife is away, this husband will pay. Inside Story. ‘This will be God’s school’ (reporting from Norcross, Ga.). Currents. Road to racial unity starts with baby steps (staff editorial). Editorial. Continue reading Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools

Virginia Tech massacre challenges young campus minister

Ultimate Escape (reporting from Hendersonville, Tenn.). Currents. Virginia Tech massacre challenges  young campus minister (reporting from Blacksburg Va.). Page 1. A son reflects on his parents’ labor of love (reporting from Keller, Texas). Inside Story. 18 preachers, 12 songleaders and one God (reporting from Garland, Texas). Currents. Continue reading Virginia Tech massacre challenges young campus minister