Grand ole mess: Tennessee churches, Christian university rally after flood
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In Jesus’ familiar parable, a host demands that his servants search “streets and alleys” for people to serve at a great banquet.…
Archive: Jul 2010
To recruit students, Christian colleges casting wider nets
YORK, Neb. — At 9 p.m. each Sunday, York College students gather at the campus prayer chapel — a restored white church built in the…
Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing
MALIBU, Calif. — This sun-drenched city on the Pacific coastline is known for sandy beaches, surfboards and stargazing — Hollywood style. It was singing, though,…
INSIDE STORY: Touched by an angel at D.C. congregation
WASHINGTON — There’s an angel singing behind me. I’m sitting on the second row at the 13th Street Church of Christ, a predominantly black congregation…
EDITORIAL: The true character of Nashville
Facing their worst natural disaster in recent memory, Tennessee church members found signs of hope and embraced opportunities to meet not only physical needs, but…
Across the nation, July 2010
ALABAMA MADISON — The Women of the Cloth get together at the Monrovia church each Tuesday to make things for people in need. Recently, they…
Elders: Developing shepherds in God’s image
When the apostle Paul traveled through Galatia, he planted churches. Upon his return to Antioch, he appointed elders in these churches. These congregations were less…
Partners, July 2010
CAMPUS MINISTRY MUSTANGS FOR CHRIST WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Students with the Midwestern State University campus ministry recently traveled to Boulder, Colo., to work…
‘Global South’ series honored by press group
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Christian Chronicle earned eight “Best of the Christian Press” national awards — five related to the ongoing “Global South” series —…
