Five links to help understand America’s changing religious landscape
Christians in America: Five links to help understand nation’s changing religious landscape: http://t.co/FuBsFKlOQE pic.twitter.com/0XjNB9T6bC — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) May 14, 2015 This story appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading Five links to help understand America’s changing religious landscape
There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in story on Scott Walker and Paul Ryan?
There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in @NYTimes story on @GovWalker, @RepPaulRyan?: http://t.co/eneN8Vz3XO pic.twitter.com/RSSAtEf8SA — GetReligion (@GetReligion) May 14, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in story on Scott Walker and Paul Ryan?
A church for the broken and hurting
A church for the broken and hurting (reporting from Fort Worth, Texas): In urban Fort Worth, a 123-year-old congregation enjoys a spiritual revival as it ministers to wounded souls. FORT WORTH, Texas — Some in the group have been sober for years. Others measure recovery in days, not weeks. A few still smell like alcohol. To measure the heartbeat of the Southside Church of Christ, go to … Continue reading A church for the broken and hurting
Ministers and the student debt monster
Ministers and the student debt monster: Christian universities tout efforts to make theological training more affordable for preachers. Second in a series Abilene Christian University says it’s taking steps to crack down on the tens of thousands of dollars in debt accumulated by many ministry students. The Texas university implemented a 50 percent tuition discount for Bible majors two years ago. Now, the ACU Graduate … Continue reading Ministers and the student debt monster
From ‘Bark at the Park’ to ‘Star Wars Night,’ MLB’s special promotions are fun but occasionally ill-fated
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
ARLINGTON, Texas — “Who let the dogs out?”
The crowd of 32,000-plus at the Rangers’ game May 2 included an estimated 600 to 700 four-legged fans.
The team’s 10th annual “Bark at the Park” event touted pet adoption and awareness of the powerful bonds between pets and people. At least that’s how organizers described the special promotion at Globe Life Park.
“Hey, there’s a dog wearing goggles!” was my Christian Chronicle colleague Erik Tryggestad’s reaction.
Sure enough …
Christian Chronicle named top newspaper in national ‘Best of the Christian Press’ contest
Christian Chronicle named top newspaper in national “Best of the Christian Press” contest: http://t.co/XyaKEDqv5w pic.twitter.com/EPRRarqAoO — Christian Chronicle (@InformInspireCC) May 4, 2015 I was blessed to receive 1st place for news story and 1st place for feature in the Associated Church Press contest: http://t.co/kUu5cxySSo — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) May 4, 2015 This story appears online at christianchronicle.org. Continue reading Christian Chronicle named top newspaper in national ‘Best of the Christian Press’ contest
May 2015: GetReligion
Dallas Morning News revisits Ebola crisis and Baptist church’s embrace of victim’s fiancée. Published May 1. Basic facts crucial on shooting outside Texas contest for cartoons depicting Muhammad. Published May 4. Good grief, Los Angeles Times: Site of Texas shooting linked to Muhammad cartoon contest is no ‘small town.’ Published May 6. Muslims in Texas: Stereotyping mars New York Times’ otherwise excellent front-page story. Published … Continue reading May 2015: GetReligion
A ‘muy buena’ church plant
A ‘muy buena’ church plant (reporting from Arlington, Texas): In the Dallas area, a Spanish-speaking congregation experiences growth and offers potential lessons for reaching the burgeoning Hispanic population. ARLINGTON, Texas — In the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, a growing Hispanic congregation celebrated two more baptisms on a recent Sunday. Members sang the Spanish version of “This is the Day” as the Arlington Iglesia de Cristo (Church … Continue reading A ‘muy buena’ church plant
An empty stadium — not the final score — the story as Orioles play White Sox in troubled Baltimore
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
Sometimes, images tell the story better than words ever could.
That was the case this week as the Orioles and White Sox played a Major League Baseball game before a paid attendance of “zero.”
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 