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Religion News Service

Amid scandal, Baylor’s first woman president brings fresh start to Baptist university

Linda Livingstone has a history of bucking tradition. By Bobby Ross Jr. | For Religion News Service WACO, Texas (RNS) Two decades before she took office as the first woman president in Baylor University’s 172-year history, Linda Livingstone helped break down a different barrier in this Central Texas city. Then and now, Livingstone — who first nurtured her Christian faith in a little white church building in … Continue reading Amid scandal, Baylor’s first woman president brings fresh start to Baptist university

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Christian Chronicle

‘Join in with us to save Southwestern,’ prays new president of historically black Christian college

Terrell, Texas, institution works to overcome declining enrollment and beleaguered finances. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle After nearly half a century with Jack Evans at the helm, Southwestern Christian College — the only historically black higher education institution associated with Churches of Christ — has a new president. Ervin D. Seamster Jr., senior minister for the 450-member Light of the World Church of Christ in … Continue reading ‘Join in with us to save Southwestern,’ prays new president of historically black Christian college

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Christian Chronicle

Ph.D. optional: Why a Christian university with doctoral programs chose a preacher president

With the selection of minister David Shannon, Freed-Hardeman trustees emphasize spiritual leadership, communications skills and connections with Churches of Christ. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle When trustees of Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., first identified preacher David Shannon as a candidate for the Christian university’s presidency, a key alumnus voiced concern about Shannon’s lack of academic credentials and higher education experience. That … Continue reading Ph.D. optional: Why a Christian university with doctoral programs chose a preacher president

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Christian Chronicle

Religious freedom in public schools

Yes, it’s constitutional to teach the Bible during the school day. First Place, Education Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. — Eight middle school students gather around a classroom table at the Holland Park Church of Christ. Teacher Becky Mays asks if anyone has a prayer request. “My grandma,” one student says. “My uncle,” another … Continue reading Religious freedom in public schools

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Christian Chronicle

Christian education in hard times

Christian education in hard times: Facing financial woes, more schools closing (reporting from Newark, Del.). Page 1 lead. NEWARK, Del. – Thirty-six years ago, Newark Church of Christ leaders founded Aletheia Christian School and Child Care as a community outreach. The dream: to educate children and nurture faith in Jesus Christ. “It enabled us to serve the community, and through that service, it brought people to Christ,” … Continue reading Christian education in hard times

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Christian Chronicle

Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools

EDUCATION AS AN OUTREACH TOOL: Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools (reporting from Pottstown, Pa.). Are We Growing series. Page 1 lead. When his wife is away, this husband will pay. Inside Story. ‘This will be God’s school’ (reporting from Norcross, Ga.). Currents. Road to racial unity starts with baby steps (staff editorial). Editorial. Continue reading Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools

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Religion News Service

Kansas school board chairman defends faith, attacks evolution ‘dogma’

Religion News Service November 23, 2005 Wednesday 10:16 AM Eastern Time Kansas School Board Chairman Defends Faith, Attacks Evolution ‘Dogma’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR. SECTION: DOMESTIC LENGTH: 989 words DATELINE: ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. At the Sirloin Stockade, the state school board chairman leading an assault on “neo-Darwinian biological evolution” bowed his head and prayed aloud before eating his buffet lunch. A veterinarian and farmer, … Continue reading Kansas school board chairman defends faith, attacks evolution ‘dogma’

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Associated Press

Fast-growing Frisco deals with ‘kindergarten boom’

August 17, 2003, Sunday, BC cycle Fast-growing Frisco deals with ‘kindergarten boom’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 733 words DATELINE: FRISCO, Texas Cindi Wright jokes that the shopping mall in this one-time farming community – now one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities – resembles a stroller convention. “It has more strollers per capita than any other mall,” … Continue reading Fast-growing Frisco deals with ‘kindergarten boom’

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