REVIEW: Are we the church that Jesus wants?
Rubel Shelly. I Knew Jesus Before He Was A Christian … and I Liked Him Better Then. (Three and a half stars out of five.)…
Archive: Feb 2012
To stop the flow of young people leaving Churches of Christ, intergenerational relationships are vital
David Kinnaman has confirmed what many of us have long suspected: The church is losing too many members of its younger generations. Why is that?In…
Newsmakers, February 2012
NAMED: Kiera Kinnaird, Miss Teen of Texas, part of the Distinguished Youth of America scholarship and recognition program. Kinnaird attends the 12th Street church in…
Churches with instrumental services return to directory
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Some Churches of Christ that formerly practiced a cappella worship exclusively — but have since added instrumental services — will be included…
EDITORIAL: Power and joy of reconciliation
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift…
From ‘serve us’ to service
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Forgive David Shannon if he sounds like he’s boasting. It’s just that he’s impressed with the young man at the end…
For Lipscomb and Don Meyer, a court of reconciliation
It was a moment that would have seemed improbable 12 years ago — longtime coach Don Meyer walking onto the basketball court at Lipscomb University,…
Read the entire Bible in 2012
I really like fresh beginnings. A new year always arouses my imagination and anticipation about the prospects of another year when the adventure of life…
After the tornado: $2 million short
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The slab. That’s about all that remains of the Central Church of Christ building. But in the aftermath of the April 27…
Fear and faith: As Kenya battles terrorists, church looks to take the Gospel to its increasingly Muslim neighborhood
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Sunday morning drive in this East African capital is a journey through a sea of burqas.Young Muslim women tiptoe through the…
