Where have all the churches gone?
Based on records maintained by 21st Century Christian, roughly 200 Churches of Christ in the U.S. closed between 2014 and 2021. These congregations encompassed every…
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Russia attacks Ukraine: Why some experts insist Putin is motivated by religion
What’s religion got to do with Russia’s attack on Ukraine? A whole lot, according to some experts. At ReligionUnplugged.com, Richard Ostling stresses that journalists shouldn’t…
Voices Only: ‘Prayer for Ukraine’
Here's a video that's been making the rounds on social media. It's a group of Christians singing in a metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine, just…
‘We stay, pray and try to bring hope’
Christians across Ukraine woke to the sounds of explosions as their Russian neighbors began a bombardment of the Eastern European nation. “Our safest places are…
Why Ukraine matters to Churches of Christ
The number of Churches of Christ in eastern Ukraine once rivaled the number in the rest of Europe combined. Now congregations are scattered across the…
Preaching to be heard: Why it matters so much
Preaching has never been easy. God sent Jeremiah to deliver a hard message with little assurance: “They will not listen to you. … They will…
Editorial: Reclaiming unity through respect
Democrat. Republican. Conservative. Liberal. Left vs. Right. These are words used every day to categorize people and institutions. The views on politics are varying, the…
Feeding children on the ‘Forgotten Coast’
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” In Franklin County, Fla., the Eastpoint Church of Christ doesn’t even have to ask. Children —…
Around the World: Church growth in the Bahamas, Syrian refugees in Germany and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
Voices Only: ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’
OKALHOMA CITY — An a cappella worship service broke out in a place I least expected it — a room full of politicians. I was…
