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:…
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.
Bobby's recent articles:
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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…
Saints and singers
'Mr. & Mrs. Carl Dean.â The black-and-white picture of the newlywed couple appeared in a 1966 directory of the Radnor Church of Christ in Nashville,…
Can government ban singing in worship? U.S. Supreme Court weighs in
Legal battles over pandemic-era worship gatherings rage on. Last Octoberâs confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett flipped the U.S. Supreme Courtâs script on such questions.…
Most Christians welcome the COVID-19 vaccines, but some are skeptical
Many of the 700 members of the Grace Chapel Church of Christ in Cumming, Ga., north of Atlanta, are excited about the rapid development of…
Jesus emphasized peace to those who would follow him
Peace. That was Domingo Reyesâ prayer as the Wilmington, Del., minister taught his congregationâs Wednesday night Bible study Jan. 6, just hours after a deadly…
Flags, faith and fury
WASHINGTON â âJesus Saves.â âFor the Glory of God.â âGod, Guns and Trump.â As thousands rallied to support President Donald Trumpâs unproven claim of a…
Video: A Christian response to the U.S. Capitol riot
The Christian Chronicle organized an online panel to discuss a Christian response to the U.S. Capitol riot. For related coverage, see the Chronicle's story "Flags,…
Please take our survey: Christians and COVID-19 vaccines
Some see the COVID-19 vaccines as an answer to prayer. Others have questions about the vaccines. The Christian Chronicle is seeking input on this topic…
