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Bobby Ross Jr. wins RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence

By Bobby Ross Jr. LAS VEGAS — The Religion News Association presented the 2019 Awards for Religion Reporting Excellence at its annual convention this past weekend. I was honored to receive third place for reporting at magazines and non-daily newspapers. Emma Green of The Atlantic won first place, while Tiffany Stanley of the Washington Post Magazine earned second place. My entry portfolio included these three … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. wins RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence

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Christian Chronicle, Religion News Service, Washington Post

Oklahoma SPJ recognizes Bobby Ross Jr. with three first-place awards

By Bobby Ross Jr. I was honored to receive six awards — including first place in three categories — in the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists’ annual contest. Winners were announced Saturday night at an awards banquet in Midwest City, recognizing content produced in 2018. (I was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.) The Christian Chronicle and Religion News Service compete in Division … Continue reading Oklahoma SPJ recognizes Bobby Ross Jr. with three first-place awards

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Christian Chronicle, The Ross News

Bobby Ross Jr. honored with eight ACP ‘Best of the Church Press’ awards for 2018

By Bobby Ross Jr. CHICAGO — I was blessed to receive eight honors — including first place in three categories — in the Associated Church Press “Best of the Church Press” contest. The awards, presented at the ACP’s annual awards banquet April 11, recognized content produced in 2018. In all, The Christian Chronicle received 15 awards. In case my mother is reading, here is a … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. honored with eight ACP ‘Best of the Church Press’ awards for 2018

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Christian Chronicle, The Ross News

Bobby Ross Jr.’s profile of disaster relief truck driver wins first in two national contests

By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — After Hurricane Michael last year, I rode along with a disaster relief truck driver taking emergency supplies from Nashville, Tenn., to hard-hit Panama City, Fla. My “18 wheels and a heart to serve” piece earned a first-place award for personality article at the Evangelical Press Association’s annual convention this week. (UPDATE: The same story won first place for … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr.’s profile of disaster relief truck driver wins first in two national contests

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Christian Chronicle

Can Churches of Christ reach millennials?

Florida church planters look to the Bible for inspiration as they seek to ‘reclaim’ a skeptical generation. First Place, Theme Issue, Section or Series, Associated Church Press (for “Big Questions” project) By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Roslyn Miller’s heritage in Churches of Christ runs deep. However, Reclaimed Church — the congregation she’s helping plant in Orlando, Fla. — is not a mirror … Continue reading Can Churches of Christ reach millennials?

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Christian Chronicle

18 wheels and a heart to serve

After Hurricane Michael, a retired Christian steers a big rig full of food and emergency supplies to hard-hit Florida. First Place, Personality Article, Evangelical Press Association  First Place, Feature Article, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle PANAMA CITY, Fla. — In the dark, John Kincaid could see hints of the devastation in this seaside city. The downed tree limbs in every … Continue reading 18 wheels and a heart to serve

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Once-segregated Christian university targets racism with launch of new research center

Founding director urges churches to speak out against ‘situations that carry the foul scent of racial injustice.’ Third Place, Theme Issue, Section or Series, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ABILENE, Texas — In 1960, a professor named Carl Spain delivered an explosive Bible Lectureship sermon that reverberated far beyond what was known then as Abilene Christian College. In stark terms, Spain called … Continue reading Once-segregated Christian university targets racism with launch of new research center

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Christian Chronicle

How to keep LGBTQ people from becoming ‘spiritual orphans’

At a three-day conference in Texas, parents and church leaders tackle faith and sexuality. Third Place, Convention or Meeting Coverage, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle DALLAS — Carrie Underwood’s “Love Wins” video played on the big screens as the E3 Conference opened at the Highland Oaks Church of Christ. “I believe you and me are sisters and brothers. And I believe … Continue reading How to keep LGBTQ people from becoming ‘spiritual orphans’

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Christian Chronicle

In Dallas, Houston and elsewhere, Christians ask God to bring #Justice4Botham

Members of Churches of Christ celebrate the life of Botham Jean, who was shot to death 23 days before his 27th birthday. Second Place, In-Depth Coverage, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle DALLAS — “Praise as protest,” declared the bold letters on the T-shirt that Ashley Hawthorne sported at the Dallas County courts building this weekend. On a gloomy Saturday, clouds … Continue reading In Dallas, Houston and elsewhere, Christians ask God to bring #Justice4Botham

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