âLife-saving miracleâ gave Kansas church member five extra years
The news hit me like a fastball to the gut. âWith overwhelming sadness, we need to share that the Lord called Josh home today,â Krista…
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 đ“ column for Religion Unplugged features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith.
Ross’ 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 an absolutely perfect grandson.
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Take our survey: Will communion and offering changes brought by COVID-19 era last?
For many Churches of Christ, COVID-19 has brought changes to the Lord's Supper and offering practices, ranging from portable communion supplies to online giving. As…
Christian Chronicle wins 13 national awards from Associated Church Press
The Christian Chronicle's comprehensive coverage of the global COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice protests after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody earned top honors…
Moving during a pandemic complicates hunt for church home
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After difficult year, COVID-19 vaccines bring joy and hope
OKLAHOMA CITY â âCelebrate. People need hope.â My friend David Duncan texted me that advice when I told him I was struggling to write this…
Across the Nation: Jail baptisms, church treats 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…
Bible in one hand, newspaper in the other
'You preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.â Thatâs what an Ohio pastor said in a recent front-page feature…
Introducing The Christian Chronicle’s new Editorial Board
The Christian Chronicle has named four new members to its Editorial Board, which collaborates on topics and stances for the newspaperâs editorials on this page:…
Youth ministries learn to slow down during pandemic
A few years have passed since my time in the youth group at the old Midtown Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. Still, I…
A youth rally in a pandemic? It’s not as simple as requiring masks and distancing
Normally, organizing a youth rally would be no big deal. Adam England would choose a theme. Pick a speaker. Invite area churches. But the details…
