San Bernardino massacre puts focus on Muslims

Jihadist theology vs. mainstream Islam debated. Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Anger. That was minister and elder Royce Bell’s first reaction when a friend called to tell him her son, Robert Adams, had died in the terrorist attack on county employees enjoying a holiday celebration. In all, … Continue reading San Bernardino massacre puts focus on Muslims

Bobby Ross Jr.December 15, 2015March 1, 2017

Christian Chronicle

Same-sex marriage legalized — now what?

Landmark ruling alarms Christians who view marriage as a sacred union between one man and one woman. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle “If Caesar gives it, he can take it away.” So warns minister and lawyer Melvin Otey in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 5-4 decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Despite declarations of support for religious freedom by President Barack … Continue reading Same-sex marriage legalized — now what?

Bobby Ross Jr.July 22, 2015March 1, 2017

Christianity Today

How the ‘faith-based FEMA’ are helping Moore move on

How the ‘Faith-Based FEMA’ Are Helping Moore Move On As President Obama pledges recovery, Christian volunteers aid Oklahoma tornado victims based on what each denomination does best (reporting from Moore, Okla.). Christianity Today story published online May 26. MOORE, Okla. — At the edge of the disaster zone—just across the street from the decimated Moore Medical Center—teens and adults in cowboy hats cook smoked sausages … Continue reading How the ‘faith-based FEMA’ are helping Moore move on

Bobby Ross Jr.May 28, 2013January 19, 2019Leave a comment

The Ross News

Election night: Reflections of a career journalist

By Bobby Ross Jr. Matt Curry, a former colleague of mine with The Associated Press in Dallas and now a Presbyterian pastor, tweeted last night: Sick of this election but will miss my former profession tomorrow — election night is BEST time to be in a newsroom. And there's pizza. — Matt Curry (@PresbyMatt) November 6, 2012 “What he said,” I immediately replied. For the … Continue reading Election night: Reflections of a career journalist

Bobby Ross Jr.November 6, 2012February 5, 2024Leave a comment

Christianity Today

Contract concern: USAID policy on hiring alarms charities

Contract Concern: USAID Policy on Hiring Alarms Charities Groups concerned religious liberty fear they could be challenged in the future. Christianity Today April print issue. Evangelical organizations that partner with Uncle Sam to deliver humanitarian aid overseas are voicing concern and outrage over a new federal policy that “strongly encourages” all contractors to develop anti-discrimination policies covering employees’ sexual orientation. The U.S. Agency for International … Continue reading Contract concern: USAID policy on hiring alarms charities

Bobby Ross Jr.March 25, 2012February 28, 2017Leave a comment

Christian Chronicle

‘He was a hero to his church family’

‘He was a hero to his church family’: Member killed, wife wounded when gunman opens fire on Arizona congresswoman (reporting from Tucson, Ariz.). Page 1 lead. First Place, News Story, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Third Place, General News Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TUCSON, Ariz. – Until … Continue reading ‘He was a hero to his church family’

Bobby Ross Jr.February 1, 2011March 1, 2017Leave a comment

The Ross News

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

Bobby Ross Jr.November 5, 2008May 9, 2017

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