It’s time to talk about predators in the church
SEARCY, Ark. — The predator repented. Or so he claimed. He’d done his time and confessed his sins. He was a changed man. Or so he…
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Guilty and forgiven
SEARCY, Ark. — A stunned silence fell over the daily chapel service at Harding University, where police shooting victim Botham Shem Jean, 26, earned his…
Roundup: Sex abuse in the church, justice for Botham Jean, Ukraine meeting and more
Our end-of-the-week review of important and/or simply interesting headlines from the world of religion. Got a tip for this column? Email Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross Jr.…
Botham Jean’s alma mater pauses to remember, pray after Amber Guyger’s murder conviction
SEARCY, Ark. — Harding University was special to Botham Jean, a 2016 graduate known for his singing voice and dedication to his faith. Likewise, Jean…
Ten Christian Chronicle stories for church leaders to read
As requested by Jim Martin, vice president of Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tenn., here are 10 of my Christian Chronicle stories that I'd…
‘I don’t want to be the sacrificial lamb’
CORVALLIS, Ore. — After 38 years of ministry with the Circle Church of Christ, Gregg Strawn sprinkled bits of humor, warning and reflection into his…
Across the Nation: Hispanic elders, 9-year-old’s coins, 99-year-old church volunteer 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…
A tiny village for the homeless
PORTLAND, Ore. — "Jesus was homeless,” Ron Clark says. In Luke 9:58, the Savior declares, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son…
Roundup: #RNA2019, ‘churchianity,’ Dan Coker death, social media evangelism and more
Our end-of-the-week review of important and/or simply interesting headlines from the world of religion. Got a tip for this column? Email Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross Jr.…
‘Churchianity’ vs. Christianity
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Is there a difference between “churchianity” and Christianity? Can one be a devoted church member yet not a disciple of Christ? Is…
