Lead me to Calgary
By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CALGARY, Alberta — In the shadow of a white steeple, spray-painted graffiti defames the beige brick wall of the Calgary Church of Christ. The black scrawls testify to the gritty nature of the area served by the 300-member church — one of only eight a cappella Churches of Christ in a province nearly the size of Texas. “It’s … Continue reading Lead me to Calgary
No straight shot
No Straight Shot More evangelical therapists move from changing orientation to embracing faith identity for gays. October issue. Continue reading No straight shot
Down by the river: Come to Jesus, at camp
Down by the river: Come to Jesus, at camp (reporting from Yamhill Ore.). Page 1 lead. Texting during worship? No, just reading the text. Inside Story. ‘O Happy Day’: When Jesus washed their sins away. National. Camp policies vary on requiring parental permission to baptize a child. National. Continue reading Down by the river: Come to Jesus, at camp
Seminary plants
Seminary plants Megachurch pastors offer ministry training based in the local church. September issue. Continue reading Seminary plants
Little church on the prairie
By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle GRAVELBOURG, Saskatchewan — Just off the main highway, behind the Snack Shack Eatery and the GravelBowl Lanes & Billiards, sits the Church of Christ. A bright green John Deere tractor rumbles down a nearby street as an older couple watch closely from their front porch. “Everyone Welcome,” says a sign outside the church’s newly renovated building. In more … Continue reading Little church on the prairie
Born at ACU, dream comes to pass
Born at ACU, dream comes to pass Grad hopes to launch Christian college in Ghana (from Accra, Ghana). Page 1-A. July 27 edition. Continue reading Born at ACU, dream comes to pass
He takes notes, shoots photos — and preaches
He takes notes, shoots photos — and preaches (reporting from Amsterdam). Inside Story. Training Africa’s next generation: Dream for Christian college materializes (reporting from Accra, Ghana). Page 1 lead. God’s work in Gravelbourg: Little church on the prairie (reporting from Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan). Currents. Continue reading He takes notes, shoots photos — and preaches
The workers are few
The Workers Are Few Gap exists between what large churches need and what seminaries produce. August issue. Continue reading The workers are few
South goes North: African refugees boost Minnesota church
South goes North: African refugees boost Minnesota church (from Brooklyn Park, Minn.). Currents. Faith, family, fond memories — and a funeral (from Hayti, Mo.). Inside Story. College’s finances draw federal scrutiny. Second Front. Can churches reach singles? Second Front. Continue reading South goes North: African refugees boost Minnesota church
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 