Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing (reporting from Malibu, Calif.). Second Front. MALIBU, Calif. – This sun-drenched city on the Pacific coastline is known for sandy beaches, surfboards and stargazing — Hollywood style. It was singing, though, that drew an estimated 500 music composers, choral directors, choir members, biblical scholars and ordinary church members to Pepperdine University for a recent four-day conference. “The Ascending … Continue reading Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

Bobby Ross Jr.May 28, 2010February 28, 2017Leave a comment

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Down by the river: Come to Jesus, at camp

Down by the river: Come to Jesus, at camp (reporting from Yamhill Ore.). Page 1 lead. Texting during worship? No, just reading the text. Inside Story. ‘O Happy Day’: When Jesus washed their sins away. National. Camp policies vary on requiring parental permission to baptize a child. National. Continue reading Down by the river: Come to Jesus, at camp

Bobby Ross Jr.September 2, 2009February 28, 2017Leave a comment

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New England’s place of refuge, fellowship

New England’s place of refuge, fellowship (reporting from Raymond, Maine). Currents. Are you ready to ‘Fireproof’ your marriage? Inside Story. Global financial crisis: Christian universities tout long-term approach to investing. Second Front. Continue reading New England’s place of refuge, fellowship

Bobby Ross Jr.November 1, 2008February 28, 2017Leave a comment

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‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle HAMILTON, Ontario — I first met Art Ford back in April when we both stayed at Chuck and Ruth Ann Gibbs’ house in Vienna, W.Va., during the Ohio Valley University Lectureship. Each night, we ate Ruth Ann’s homemade pie and talked about life and ministry. A native Canadian, Art preaches for the Fennell Avenue church in Hamilton, … Continue reading ‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border

Bobby Ross Jr.October 1, 2008March 1, 2017

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Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

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‘O Canada!’: Blessings north of the border