Beverly Williams plays with her 4-month-old granddaughter, Riley Moseley, at Polishing the Pulpit. Beside them are Moseley's sister, Chloe, and mom, Robin.

Polishing the Pulpit — and the pews

The annual event offers spiritual retreat not just for preachers but for church members and families.

Sept. 4, 2026
Calvin Cockrell

Christians baptize a new believer in Dhading Besi, Nepal, in 2021.

International

More than 40 church members missing after Nepal disaster

A mission team from Alabama, en route to a gospel meeting, narrowly avoids floodwaters.

Sept. 1, 2026

Inside Story

We will always love her: How Dolly Parton lived out her personal faith

The family of the entertainment icon's late husband, Carl Dean, had roots in Churches of Christ.

Aug. 28, 2026

Mitchell Boles poses with a Clay County Bulldogs football jersey and a poster with words of encouragement from the team.

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Teen whose faith outshone his cancer dies

17-year-old Mitchell Boles 'always made people smile.'

Aug. 26, 2026

In her “Songteller” book, Dolly Parton talks about attending the Church of Christ with her husband, Carl, while they were dating and after they were married.

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Dolly Parton, who had ties to Churches of Christ, dies at 80

'Mr. & Mrs. Carl Dean.” The black-and-white picture of the newlywed couple appeared in a 1966 directory of the Radnor Church of Christ in Nashville. Mrs.…

Aug. 25, 2026

Dan Owusu Asiamah speaks with members of a Ghanaian Church of Christ in Toronto after a gospel meeting.

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Around the World: A gospel meeting in Canada, a book tour in Croatia and more quick takes

Our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ around the world.

Aug. 25, 2026

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The church — a model of new creation

N.T. Wright’s 'Vision of Ephesians' offers insightful lens for the Pauline letter.

Aug. 25, 2026

Aiden Smith makes a play for the Crowley’s Ridge College Pioneers.

National

Across the Nation: An Arkansas church revitalization, baptisms at ACU football camp and more quick takes

Our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S.

Aug. 24, 2026

Women participate in a Christian yoga class led by Charity Morine.

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Christian yoga: ‘It’s spiritually filling’

Sessions offer members physical — and spiritual — rejuvenation.

Aug. 24, 2026

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Opinion

We will always love her: How Dolly Parton lived out her personal faith

The family of the entertainment icon's late husband, Carl Dean, had roots in Churches of Christ.

Aug. 28, 2026
Tennessee
Bobby Ross Jr.

From left, Ngan Huynh, Erik Tryggestad and Huynh Hong Hue (“Miss Eight”) stand next to the casket and memorial for Nguyen Chau Son.

Crashing a funeral in Vietnam

CAN THO, VIETNAM — Suppose you were expecting a visitor you’ve never met from a faraway country. And suppose that, just before this person showed…

Aug. 22, 2026

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The view from the Summit

A Christian Chronicle intern and Eagle Scout experiences the National Jamboree for the first time — not as a participant, but a reporter.

Aug. 19, 2026

The lobby of the Stone Memorial Building, which encases the restored Cane Ridge Meeting House, a log church originally built in 1791.

Editorial: Why the Cane Ridge Revival still matters

History helps us understand where we've been and where we're going.

Aug. 12, 2026

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The church — a model of new creation

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Aug. 25, 2026
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A faith-based approach to real-world leadership

‘The Core’ prioritizes influence, humility and genuine care as keys to leading self and others.

July 27, 2026

Getting out of the spiritual rut

Book encourages Christians to wake from a spiritual slumber into a ‘Bold Devotion.’

June 28, 2026

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June 5, 2026

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