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Christian Chronicle

225 years ago, a revival gave birth to a movement

At Cane Ridge, Barton W. Stone and other ministers put aside confessions and creeds. Instead, they simply preached Christ. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. — By the thousands, the believers came — Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians among them. In covered wagons and carriages, pioneer settlers traveled to the backwoods of Kentucky for a weeklong camp meeting orchestrated by a 28-year-old Presbyterian clergyman … Continue reading 225 years ago, a revival gave birth to a movement

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Christian Chronicle

In rural Idaho, BFFs transform a greenhouse into a thriving Christian school

K-12 educational institution ‘committed to showing Christ to children and planting seeds of hope.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NAPLES, Idaho — An eye-catching sign featuring a Christian school’s Rams mascot greets logging trucks along heavily traveled U.S. 95, about 40 miles south of the Canadian border. Just off the highway, tamarack and ponderosa pine trees dot the landscape as K-12 students gather outside … Continue reading In rural Idaho, BFFs transform a greenhouse into a thriving Christian school

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Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged

Bobby Ross Jr. honored as 2026 Diamond Journalist of the Year finalist

The regional award celebrates outstanding journalism in Arkansas and six neighboring states. By Bobby Ross Jr. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — I was honored Saturday night as a finalist for the 2026 Diamond Journalist of the Year award from the Arkansas professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. I previously won this award in 2025 and was a finalist in 2024. The regional Diamond Journalism Awards … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. honored as 2026 Diamond Journalist of the Year finalist

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Religion Unplugged

🇺🇸 America at 250: 1976 Bicentennial mixed faith and fireworks 🔌

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 PHILADELPHIA — My 7-year-old grandson, Bennett, donned a red, white and blue top hat like Uncle Sam. He grinned as he posed for a picture with his father, … Continue reading 🇺🇸 America at 250: 1976 Bicentennial mixed faith and fireworks 🔌

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Christian Chronicle

Bobby Ross Jr.’s ‘Faith in France’ series wins two Evangelical Press Association national awards

By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — My “Faith in France” series earned two national awards from the Evangelical Press Association. EPA announced the winners this week at its annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. My story on Christians bringing new life to an old monastery in Marseille won second place for reporting. Christianity Today’s Andy Olsen took first for his piece on “An American Deportation.” The … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr.’s ‘Faith in France’ series wins two Evangelical Press Association national awards

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Christian Chronicle

Thank you, Victor Glover

NASA astronaut — our brother in Christ — made us proud. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Welcome home, Victor Glover! We know you must be tired, but you energized us. You and your Artemis II crewmates traveled 252,756 miles from Earth — a record for humanity. We won’t take a lot of your time. But as your brothers and sisters in Christ, we must thank you. … Continue reading Thank you, Victor Glover

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Religion Unplugged

⚾️ Rituals, miracles, sacred days: New film delves into the religion of baseball 🔌

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 PHILADELPHIA — For me, heaven on Earth is a ballpark. I love God, my family and the Texas Rangers — mostly in that order. I’m on a journey … Continue reading ⚾️ Rituals, miracles, sacred days: New film delves into the religion of baseball 🔌

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Christian Chronicle

Small churches find right fit at Equip

Two-day conference at York University brings together leaders from the Midwest, the Plains and the Rocky Mountain states. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle YORK, Neb. — To prepare for a panel discussion on small-town and rural Churches of Christ, minister Jason Zaiger contacted more than 20 church leaders in his home state of Iowa. Zaiger, who with his wife, Ann, has served Hawkeye … Continue reading Small churches find right fit at Equip

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Religion Unplugged

🌎 Godbeat globetrotting: 5 memorable moments in world religion reporting 🔌

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 MATANZAS, Cuba — I’m not a world traveler. I mean, I’m not a good world traveler. I pack too much. I’m a picky eater. Mostly, I prefer … Continue reading 🌎 Godbeat globetrotting: 5 memorable moments in world religion reporting 🔌

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