February 2009: Christian Chronicle
Church in America marked by decline. Page 1 lead. What will it take to grow the church? Inside Story. Wherever two or more — or eight — are gathered (reporting from Eureka, Mont.). Currents. Continue reading February 2009: Christian Chronicle
Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row
Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row Difficulties of high-profile pastors may reorient movement—or reinforce it. February issue. Continue reading Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row
Learning to think like an outsider
Learning to think like an outsider (reporting from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho). Churches That Work. The stories that made news in 2008. Inside Story. More than words: 2008 in quotes. Currents. Continue reading Learning to think like an outsider
No football feud: Harrells and McCoys on friendly terms
No football feud: Harrells and McCoys on friendly terms. Inside Story. CASCADE: THE FINAL YEAR – Closing strikes blow to Pacific Northwest. Page 1 lead. New England churches struggle to fill pulpits (reporting from Manchester, N.H.). Page 1. Phil Sanders to join ‘Search’ TV ministry (reporting from Edmond, Okla.). Page 5. In time of war, caring for the families at home (reporting from Spokane, Wash.). … Continue reading No football feud: Harrells and McCoys on friendly terms
Stringing quotes for The Associated Press, I witnessed a bit history on the night of Barack Obama’s election
My son Keaton makes a friend at the Republican watch party in Oklahoma City. • • • By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — He grabbed me before I had a chance to escape. The Barack Obama supporter — a hunk of a man with a giant grin and a stench of too much celebratory liquid — wrapped his arms around me and squeezed. Hard. “This … Continue reading Stringing quotes for The Associated Press, I witnessed a bit history on the night of Barack Obama’s election
New England’s place of refuge, fellowship
New England’s place of refuge, fellowship (reporting from Raymond, Maine). Currents. Are you ready to ‘Fireproof’ your marriage? Inside Story. Global financial crisis: Christian universities tout long-term approach to investing. Second Front. Continue reading New England’s place of refuge, fellowship
Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake
Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake (reporting from Southfield, Mich.). Currents. Sundays not segregated at Florissant (reporting from Florissant, Mo.). Currents. Leaders tackle questions on race and the church. Online Exclusive. Presidential race engages students. Page 1. ‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border (reporting from Hamilton, Ontario). Inside Story. Continue reading Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake
‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border
By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle HAMILTON, Ontario — I first met Art Ford back in April when we both stayed at Chuck and Ruth Ann Gibbs’ house in Vienna, W.Va., during the Ohio Valley University Lectureship. Each night, we ate Ruth Ann’s homemade pie and talked about life and ministry. A native Canadian, Art preaches for the Fennell Avenue church in Hamilton, … Continue reading ‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border
Ziegler puts up zeroes, gives credit to God
Ziegler puts up zeroes, gives credit to God. Inside Story. Sound Doctrine and Practice Workshop. Page 6. Obama vs. McCain: Campaign 2008. Dialogue. Pepperdine works to reinvigorate church ties: Part 4 of “The Scene” from Pepperdine University (reporting from Malibu, Calif.). Partners. Continue reading Ziegler puts up zeroes, gives credit to God
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 