All in the family: baseball and Jesus
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Patrick and Katie Beth McCarthy’s oldest son, Miller, once told a reporter his family lived at the ballpark. “We just go spend the…
Bobby Ross Jr.
Editor-in-Chief
Bobby Ross Jr. hates flying but loves on-the-ground reporting, so he spends plenty of time in the air.
Since joining The Christian Chronicle in 2005, he has reported from all 50 states and 14 countries. As editor-in-chief, he oversees all news and editorial functions while serving as the Chronicle’s lead national writer.
Bobby Ross Jr. on a 2018 reporting trip to Haiti.
A former religion editor for The Oklahoman and religion writer for The Associated Press, Ross is a 1990 journalism graduate of Oklahoma Christian University.
Each Friday, his “Weekend Plug-in 🔌“ column for Religion Unplugged features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith.
His stories have earned numerous awards from secular and religious press associations.
He and his wife, Tamie, are longtime members of the Edmond Church of Christ in Oklahoma, where Bobby is a deacon for communications and helps teach the kindergarten Sunday school class. Their family includes two sons, a daughter, a daughter-in-law and two absolutely perfect grandchildren.
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Story tip leads to surprising discovery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Over and over again, the small world of Churches of Christ amazes me. Before a recent trip, I asked Facebook friends for…
Christian Chronicle journalist wins RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence
For the second year in a row, the Religion News Association’s national awards were presented in virtual fashion Thursday night because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bobby Ross…
#BeLikeBo: Harding University unveils memorial honoring slain graduate
SEARCY, Ark. — Future generations of Harding University students will learn to “Be Like Bo.” The university, which is associated with Churches of Christ, made…
Watch: Expert panel contemplates the post-pandemic church
SEARCY, Ark. — What will it take for the post-pandemic church to thrive? An expert panel explored COVID-19's impact on Churches of Christ — and…
Bluegrass festival commemorates victims, heroes of 9/11
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — Carolina Bible Camp's all-day bluegrass festival Saturday was a time for pickin’, fellowship and remembrance. Hundreds of bluegrass fans converged on the rustic…
At 9/11 anniversary, faith remains a big part of the story
Like everybody alive then, I remember what I was doing the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. At the time, I was religion editor for The Oklahoman, the…
Emotions high as Tennessee church floods — again
NUNNELLY, Tenn. — A noisy, industrial-strength fan blew in the back as Pinewood Church of Christ members stepped into their makeshift worship facility Sunday. Wooden planks…
Showing Jesus: Christians offer physical, spiritual help after historic flooding
WAVERLY, Tenn. — The Waverly Church of Christ’s pews were packed Sunday — but not just with people. Clothing and stuffed animals covered several rows,…
Five new members named to Christian Chronicle’s Journalism Advisory Council
The Christian Chronicle has appointed five new members to its Journalism Advisory Council. They join a dozen distinguished journalists and communicators previously named to the…
