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Oklahoma SPJ again honors Bobby Ross Jr. as Print Reporter of the Year

By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — I was pleased to receive the Print Reporter of the Year award in the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists’ 2025 annual contest. I earned this honor for the second year in a row and the third time in five years. In the 2025 contest, I was recognized for a portfolio of five stories I wrote for The Christian Chronicle: 1. “Culture warrior, MAGA … Continue reading Oklahoma SPJ again honors Bobby Ross Jr. as Print Reporter of the Year

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Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged

📰 ‘Our job is not to cover up sin’: Reporter Jerry Mitchell on faith and journalism 🔌

Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged PEARL, Miss. — Jerry Mitchell is a legendary investigative reporter — and a devoted Christian who characterizes his secular job as both a calling and a ministry. … Continue reading 📰 ‘Our job is not to cover up sin’: Reporter Jerry Mitchell on faith and journalism 🔌

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Christian Chronicle

Bobby Ross Jr. honored as 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year

The regional award celebrates outstanding journalism in Arkansas and six neighboring states. By Bobby Ross Jr. I was honored to win the 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year award from the Arkansas professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The regional Diamond Journalism Awards celebrate outstanding journalism in Arkansas and six neighboring states, including Oklahoma, where The Christian Chronicle is based. Winners were announced … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. honored as 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year

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Christian Chronicle

Best in Class for ninth time: Christian Chronicle earns 34 national awards

Associated Church Press and Evangelical Press Association bestow accolades on the international newspaper for Churches of Christ. By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Christian Chronicle, where I serve as editor-in-chief, earned 34 national awards in annual journalism contests sponsored by the Associated Church Press and the Evangelical Press Association. The Oklahoma-based newspaper, which covers Churches of Christ around the world, captured first place in 10 categories. The contests … Continue reading Best in Class for ninth time: Christian Chronicle earns 34 national awards

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Associated Press, Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged

Oklahoma SPJ honors Bobby Ross Jr. as Print Reporter of the Year

By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — I was pleased to receive the Print Reporter of the Year award in the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists’ 2024 annual contest. I was recognized for a portfolio of five stories that I wrote for The Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged and The Associated Press: 1. Jesus at the ballpark: Why MLB teams host faith nights from San Diego. 2. Sharing love … Continue reading Oklahoma SPJ honors Bobby Ross Jr. as Print Reporter of the Year

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Associated Press, Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged

Bobby Ross Jr. wins two first-place prizes in regional Diamond Journalism Awards

By Bobby Ross Jr. I was honored to receive two first-place prizes and be recognized as a finalist for Journalist of the Year in the 2024 Diamond Journalism Awards. The regional contest, sponsored by the Arkansas pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, celebrates journalistic excellence in Arkansas and six neighboring states. Winners were announced at an awards ceremony Wednesday night in Little Rock. … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. wins two first-place prizes in regional Diamond Journalism Awards

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Christian Chronicle

Bobby Ross Jr. wins six national ‘Best of the Church Awards’ from Associated Church Press

By Bobby Ross Jr. The “Best of the Church Press” Awards were presented Friday night in Chicago. I was blessed to receive six awards — including first-place honors in three categories — from the Associated Church Press. My awards: • First Place, News Story (Short Format), for “It’s the same Jesus” from Chicago. “As an old news writer turned minister, I really enjoy well-done feature stories. This has it … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. wins six national ‘Best of the Church Awards’ from Associated Church Press

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Religion News Association honors Bobby Ross Jr. with Supple Award for Feature Writing

The Awards for Excellence in Religion Reporting showcase outstanding journalism across all media. From The Christian Chronicle: PITTSBURGH — Bobby Ross Jr., editor-in-chief of The Christian Chronicle, received the nation’s top award for religion feature writing at a ceremony Saturday night at the Andy Warhol Museum. The Religion News Association presented Ross with the Supple Award for Feature Writing during its 75th anniversary convention in Pittsburgh. Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward, a leading … Continue reading Religion News Association honors Bobby Ross Jr. with Supple Award for Feature Writing

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Christian Chronicle

Evangelical Press Association again recognizes Christian Chronicle as top newspaper

The Chronicle earned first-place awards for its print and digital publications. From The Christian Chronicle: LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the fifth time in the past six years, the Evangelical Press Association has recognized The Christian Chronicle with its first-place Award of Excellence for print newspapers. The professional organization also honored the Chronicle’s website with its top prize for newspaper-online news. In all, the Oklahoma City-based international newspaper for Churches of Christ earned nine awards … Continue reading Evangelical Press Association again recognizes Christian Chronicle as top newspaper

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