INSIDE STORY: Fred Thompson’s church roots draw interest
By now, if you pay attention to national politics or watch “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, you know Fred Thompson is running for president.…
Archive: Oct 2007
Dialogue: A Conversation with Joe Bright
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — What happens when a church grows too big to fit inside its own walls? That's the challenge faced in recent years by…
Christian universities break enrollment records
Enrollment records keep falling at universities associated with Churches of Christ. At least four universities — Harding, Lipscomb, Ohio Valley and Oklahoma Christian — report…
Fast facts: Canyon Church of Christ
Dry land, fertile soil
There is this newborn church just north of Phoenix town. It's only been four years that we've been around. People come from near and far,…
A miracle from God? Canyon members pray for healing
ANTHEM, Ariz. — The Canyon church believes in prayer. Twice, the Canyon church has embarked on “40 Days of Prayer” in which they pray by…
Church planting: the best hope to reach more people with the gospel in the U.S.?
Phil and Meredith McCollum prefer not to refer to themselves as “church planters.” "Gospel planters” might be a better description for the couple, who moved…
Poor in possessions, rich in spirit: Visitors blessed by Kenyan church
Mombasa, Kenya, provided me with some of the most moving experiences of my adult life. Our last Sunday in Mombasa, we worshiped with the Mshmoroni…
Teens blend style, self-respect at fashion show in Tennessee
Too-tight T-shirts, low-cut pants, short-shorts and sexy slogans - judging by what's available in stores, modest, trendy clothing seems to be an oxymoron.In a time…
Teens blend style, self-respect at fashion event
Nineteen volunteers modeled teen fashions from Dillard’s for the event, and others offered tips on skin care. Speakers and door prizes also were featured, Locke…
