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Christian Chronicle

Australian teen who lost her mom to cancer dreams of leading her country

Loved one’s Christian faith inspires high school senior, who is celebrated as ‘a symbol of resilience and service.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle BRISBANE, Australia — Jada Electra Black has a big dream. The Christian teen would like to serve as prime minister of Australia. “That’s my goal,” said Black, who attends Redlands College, a K-12 school associated with Churches of Christ. “I want to study … Continue reading Australian teen who lost her mom to cancer dreams of leading her country

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From MLB faith nights to refugee ministries, my Top 10 stories of 2023

By Bobby Ross Jr. I love what I do. I get paid to travel and tell interesting stories. 2023 marked my 34th year in full-time journalism, and I thank God for allowing me to live my dream. This year, I was blessed to report from a dozen states and four countries, including Cuba and Mexico. My stories from Australia and Vanuatu will publish early next year. Related: … Continue reading From MLB faith nights to refugee ministries, my Top 10 stories of 2023

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Christian Chronicle

‘We who are many are one body’

A trip around the world provides a reminder of the global nature of communion. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle PORT VILA, Vanuatu — I forgot what day it was. I was tired — exhausted, actually — when I landed thousands of miles from home after roughly 30 hours of travel. I had ventured around the globe to report on a mission effort, yet I had … Continue reading ‘We who are many are one body’

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Christian Chronicle

One of America’s oldest Churches of Christ celebrates its 200th anniversary

The rural Tennessee congregation traces its roots to studies led by Barton W. Stone, a key Restoration Movement leader. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TUCKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. — The Bethlehem Church of Christ has a long history — 200 years and counting. It has a bright future, too, lifelong member Carolyn Ragland Poston believes. “This congregation probably has 20 babies under 6 years old,” Poston, 74, said … Continue reading One of America’s oldest Churches of Christ celebrates its 200th anniversary

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Christian Chronicle

For Cuba, a time of stress — and salvation

Amid an economic crisis, ministry and music propel a native son devoted to sharing the bread of life. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MATANZAS, Cuba — Church members in this port city overlooking the Bay of Matanzas sang “Glory, Glory Hallelujah” on a recent Sunday as they celebrated the baptisms of five new Christians. Afterward, about 250 spiritual brothers and sisters ate fellowship meals piled … Continue reading For Cuba, a time of stress — and salvation

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Christian Chronicle

A baseball blessing in Cuba

Not praying for Texas Rangers’ wins, but thanking God for them anyway. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MATANZAS, Cuba — I crouched in anticipation as I stared at the TV. In a dark room with no air conditioning, I ignored the sweat dripping down my face and focused on the screen. The drama unfolding before me was … a postseason baseball game. With … Continue reading A baseball blessing in Cuba

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Christian Chronicle

A blessed visit to a Ghanaian immigrant church

For Christians, love transcends any language barrier. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NEW YORK — I didn’t understand the words as the North Bronx Church of Christ sang in Twi, the native dialect of the Ghanaian immigrant congregation. But the tune was the same as “At the Cross,” making the lyrics easy to translate in my mind. “At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the … Continue reading A blessed visit to a Ghanaian immigrant church

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Christian Chronicle

The journey: Reporting the news of our fellowship

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle About 2,800 miles separate Manhattan, N.Y., from Malibu, Calif. By car that trip would take roughly 41 hours, according to Google Maps. The good news for Christian Chronicle readers: We did the traveling for you. To be totally transparent, we didn’t drive. We relied on commercial flights to carry us to the scene of important news featured in this month’s Chronicle.  But the … Continue reading The journey: Reporting the news of our fellowship

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Christian Chronicle

Upper West Side Story

Diverse congregation in Manhattan counts members from five continents — but no Jets or Sharks. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NEW YORK — A rap song by Eminem played in the lobby of a hostel where guests from around the world stay while visiting this city of 8.5 million. In a nearby hallway, the hip-hop beat gave way to the four-part harmony of Christians singing … Continue reading Upper West Side Story

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