Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row
Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row Difficulties of high-profile pastors may reorient movement—or reinforce it. February issue. Continue reading Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row
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Tech-savvy megachurches expand with big screens on ‘satellite campuses’
Religion News Service June 30, 2005 Thursday 1:08 PM Eastern Time Tech-Savvy Megachurches Expand With Big Screens on ‘Satellite Campuses’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS Jr. SECTION: LIFESTYLE LENGTH: 1293 words DATELINE: OKLAHOMA CITY Most weekends, Pastor Craig Groeschel preaches at 23 services in five church locations across Oklahoma. His schedule isn’t quite as busy as it sounds, though. The founder of LifeChurch.tv, a nontraditional church, … Continue reading Tech-savvy megachurches expand with big screens on ‘satellite campuses’
American boy and his church share faith, friendship with Mexican orphans
The Associated Press September 18, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle American boy and his church share faith, friendship with Mexican orphans SECTION: Domestic News; International News LENGTH: 2312 words EDITOR’S NOTE – A Texas-based Associated Press reporter and photographer observed a suburban Dallas church group before, during and after a work week in Juarez, Mexico. By BOBBY ROSS JR. Associated Press Writer CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) … Continue reading American boy and his church share faith, friendship with Mexican orphans
Finally home, MIA laid to rest after four decades
By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — After 38 years, Chief Master Sgt. Luther L. Rose’s long road home from the Vietnam War — and his family’s excruciating wait to say goodbye — finally ended Friday. A special operations C-130 Hercules roared overhead in a flying tribute as an Air Force honor guard placed Rose’s flag-draped coffin at the feet of his … Continue reading Finally home, MIA laid to rest after four decades
No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness
This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A10 of The Washington Post. The Associated Press March 8, 2004, Monday, BC cycle DIET: No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 914 words DATELINE: GRAPEVINE, Texas Sunday morning worshippers at Fellowship Church used to satisfy their spiritual hunger with … Continue reading No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness
Thousands flock to Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’
This story appeared in The Washington Post and in newspapers across the nation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press PLANO, Texas — The people streaming out of the movie theater looked as if they’d just attended a wake — and many said they felt as if they had. Red eyes and muffled crying were common as Christians and the merely curious flocked to … Continue reading Thousands flock to Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’
For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education
March 12, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 780 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. When high school student Lincoln Rogers was stricken with kidney cancer, he didn’t ask the Make-A-Wish Foundation for a trip to Walt Disney World or a chance to meet his favorite TV star. He asked for an education. The … Continue reading For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education
Forgotten stock account helps Tennessee man reunite homeless woman, family
December 7, 2002, Saturday, BC cycle Forgotten stock account helps Tennessee man reunite homeless woman, family BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 530 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Stockbroker Michael Guess has worked downtown long enough to recognize a homeless person. He knew Alice Perley was one as she walked off the elevator into his office this week. “She was just kind of unkempt,” Guess said … Continue reading Forgotten stock account helps Tennessee man reunite homeless woman, family
Nashville minister-turned-thief works to rebuild his life
September 14, 2002, Saturday, BC cycle Nashville minister-turned-thief works to rebuild his life BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1118 words DATELINE: BRENTWOOD, Tenn. For 38 years, David Slater starred in his own success story. As a country music singer, he won $100,000 on “Star Search” and recorded two albums for Capitol Records. As a Church of Christ preacher, he gained fellow ministers’ respect … Continue reading Nashville minister-turned-thief works to rebuild his life
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