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Christian Chronicle

One of America’s oldest Churches of Christ celebrates its 200th anniversary

The rural Tennessee congregation traces its roots to studies led by Barton W. Stone, a key Restoration Movement leader. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TUCKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. — The Bethlehem Church of Christ has a long history — 200 years and counting. It has a bright future, too, lifelong member Carolyn Ragland Poston believes. “This congregation probably has 20 babies under 6 years old,” Poston, 74, said … Continue reading One of America’s oldest Churches of Christ celebrates its 200th anniversary

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Christian Chronicle

The oldest Church of Christ in America? It’s complicated

The rural Kentucky congregation at the top of 21st Century Christian’s list began with Baptist ties in 1796. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LOUISVILLE, Ky. — What’s the oldest Church of Christ in America? It’s the Cedar Springs Church of Christ in Kentucky’s rural Fern Creek community, according to a national directory published by 21st Century Christian. In actuality, the answer is more complicated. Yes, the Louisville-area congregation’s … Continue reading The oldest Church of Christ in America? It’s complicated

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Christian Chronicle

Asbury revival sparks prayer, reflection at Christian universities

‘Y’all, pay attention to what God is doing,’ a student worship leader tells his Generation Z counterparts. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle “Nothing good happens after midnight. Except for this.” So proclaims the Facebook page for Midnight Worship, a weekly gathering hosted by the Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas. More than 1,000 miles from Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky. — where a seemingly routine chapel … Continue reading Asbury revival sparks prayer, reflection at Christian universities

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Christian Chronicle

Still the one: Alabama preacher marks 65 years with the same congregation

Gerald Romine says he ‘never saw any reason to leave’ the Roanoke Church of Christ. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ROANOKE, Ala. — In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. The Soviet Union stunned the world with the launch of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. And football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant decided to leave Texas A&M for his … Continue reading Still the one: Alabama preacher marks 65 years with the same congregation

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Christian Chronicle

In Georgia county with history of racial violence, Christians seek unity

‘It’s mentally hard for a lot of folks to cross that county line,’ Black minister says. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CUMMING, Ga. — Kelvin Teamer stood on the stage of the Grace Chapel Church of Christ and marveled at the crowd. In this small town about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, about 600 Christians — Black, White and Hispanic — filled the pews for a … Continue reading In Georgia county with history of racial violence, Christians seek unity

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Associated Press

At 50, TV’s ‘The Waltons’ still stirs fans’ love, nostalgia

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press The Rev. Matt Curry’s parents were children of the Great Depression, just like “The Waltons” — the beloved TV family whose prime-time series premiered 50 years ago. When Curry was growing up on a farm in northern Texas, his carpenter father and teacher mother often argued playfully over who had a poorer childhood. “The Depression was the seminal … Continue reading At 50, TV’s ‘The Waltons’ still stirs fans’ love, nostalgia

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