In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making

In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making: The Pan American Lectureship returns to the Central American capital where it started in 1963 (reporting from Guatemala City). Currents. GUATEMALA CITY — Fifty years ago, the Pan American Lectureship was launched in this Central American capital to focus attention on fledgling Latin American missions. Just a few years before, Jerry and Ann Hill and their … Continue reading In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making

For a Nicaraguan church, a revival

For a Nicaraguan church, a revival: Once-struggling congregation finds new life through the work of native missionaries and their American supporters (reporting from Masaya, Nicaragua). Currents. MASAYA, Nicaragua — The front door of the Sacuanjoche Church of Christ swings open, and children — 260 of them — stream out of a cramped concrete building with a tin roof. The boys and girls sport freshly painted T-shirts … Continue reading For a Nicaraguan church, a revival

A rocky road for Mexico missions

A rocky road for Mexico missions: Amid violence south of the U.S. border, many churches rethink travel plans (reporting from Aquiles, Mexico). Page 1. First Place (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Supple Feature Writer of the Year Award, Religion News Association Third Place, General News Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. … Continue reading A rocky road for Mexico missions

Ministry of mortar

Ministry of mortar (reporting from San Antonio de las Alazanas, Mexico). Currents. PICKING UP THE PIECES: Churches minister to victims of divorce (reporting from Overland Park, Kan.). Page 1 lead. Nearly half leave religion of their youth. Inside Story. A non-institutional institution: Part 1 of “The Scene” on Florida College (reporting from Temple Terrace, Fla.). Second Front. Continue reading Ministry of mortar

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

They Took a Taste of Oklahoma to Brazil

They Took a Taste of Oklahoma to Brazil The Daily Oklahoman – Sunday, June 6, 1999 Author: Bobby Ross Jr. , Staff Writer   VITORIA, Brazil – Marcus Mendes has a dream. The 8-year-old Brazilian boy wants to learn English and play soccer for Oklahoma Christian University. It’s a dream inspired by Oklahoma missionaries, who had a dream of their own a decade ago. In … Continue reading They Took a Taste of Oklahoma to Brazil