‘An apocalypse’: Probe into Southern Baptist sex abuse turns up ‘bombshell’ findings
Editor’s note: This is a special Monday edition of “Weekend Plug-in,” which each Friday features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. “It is an apocalypse,” declares Russell Moore, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty … Continue reading ‘An apocalypse’: Probe into Southern Baptist sex abuse turns up ‘bombshell’ findings
Wanted: loving Christian houseparents
Children’s homes across the nation adapt as pandemic deepens staffing concerns. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MOUNT DORA, Fla. — In their 29 years of marriage, Troy and Rebecca Allen have devoted themselves to caring for children. Through birth, adoption and foster care, they’ve raised — or helped raise — more than 40 boys and girls. They’ve spent the past six years as houseparents … Continue reading Wanted: loving Christian houseparents
Saving souls in Sin City
Las Vegas’ inaugural Lads to Leaders convention brings together Christian youths and adults. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — When Tyler Yeager, a fourth-grade teacher in northern Arizona, told colleagues he was going to Las Vegas for the weekend, they voiced surprise. His friends know he’s a Christian and active with the High Country Church of Christ in Show Low, Ariz. But … Continue reading Saving souls in Sin City
For the eighth time, Associated Church Press recognizes Christian Chronicle as best newspaper
In all, the international publication for Churches of Christ earned nine awards for work published in 2021. For the eighth time since 2009, the Associated Church Press has recognized The Christian Chronicle with its first-place Best in Class award for newspapers. The top prize in the annual “Best of the Church Press” contest was presented in an online ceremony Thursday night. “Nice, professional-looking front pages with clear and powerful headlines,” a … Continue reading For the eighth time, Associated Church Press recognizes Christian Chronicle as best newspaper
This political reporter says journalism has made him a better Christian — he’s not alone
By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. Say what? Jon Ward, chief national correspondent for Yahoo! News, writes in an essay for Christianity Today that his profession has made him a better Christian. Ward knows many of his … Continue reading This political reporter says journalism has made him a better Christian — he’s not alone
Abortion bombshell
After Supreme Court leak, panel explores the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. News that the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority might overturn Roe v. Wade … Continue reading Abortion bombshell
Can a high school coach pray at 50-yard line? 5 key takeaways from high court arguments
By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. The case of Joseph Kennedy, a Bremerton, Washington, high school football coach who wants to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line, made it to the … Continue reading Can a high school coach pray at 50-yard line? 5 key takeaways from high court arguments
Editorial: Christian journalism means truth-seeking
Sometimes the truth is positive and inspiring. Sometimes the truth is negative and concerning. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle OKLAHOMA CITY — Jerry Mitchell is a Christian and a journalist. To some readers in a hyperpartisan age, that description may sound like an oxymoron. But Mitchell is a devoted follower of Christ. He’s a 1982 graduate of Harding University, a Christian university in Searcy, Ark. He’s … Continue reading Editorial: Christian journalism means truth-seeking
Disney deja vu: The religious roots of the fight over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. I’ve never visited Walt Disney World, but I did make it to Disney church one Sunday. Mickey, Minnie and friends are, as you might have noticed, … Continue reading Disney deja vu: The religious roots of the fight over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
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