Swiss church is stamping passports for eternity
VADUZ, Liechtenstein — “Does anyone want their passport stamped?” I quickly raised my hand. How cool! Passport stamps are hard to come by these days…
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Serving with Swiss precision
ZURICH — Felix Manz died here in a watery grave. He was drowned as punishment for his stubborn refusal to recant a belief deemed heretical —…
Mid-Atlantic leaders meet to craft ideas for growth
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Nearly 200 leaders and members of Churches of Christ gathered at the University of Maryland College Park to exchange ideas about…
Editorial: Giving thanks despite chaos
With an election behind us and holidays ahead of us, The Christian Chronicle’s Editorial Board took time to discuss what we’re thankful for — and…
Across the Nation: Congregational anniversaries, ‘Boxes for Vets’ and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Walk4Water in the rain
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Feet splashed in puddles on a rainy Sunday afternoon as almost 1,000 people came together in this Middle Tennessee town. They were…
Churches embrace hope, change
ABILENE, Texas — ‘The church is in jeopardy, but the kingdom is not in question.” My friend Randy Harris, author and professor emeritus at Abilene…
Bon voyage: Lessons learned on a cruise
COZUMEL, Mexico — God’s creation is amazing and even breathtaking. That’s true all the time. But sometimes I need reminding. My wife, Tamie, and I recently…
Enrollment outlook: It’s complicated
Are Christian universities in trouble? Yes — and no. In terms of keeping their overall numbers up, they’re doing OK. In terms of bringing in…
After Oklahoma tornado, church shelter becomes base of Red Cross operations
IDABEL, Okla. — When a tornado struck this southeastern Oklahoma town on Friday night, the Bypass Church of Christ served the community as a shelter. The…
