Opinion: Why finding truth in the Jan. 6 hearings matters for Christians
In May 1976, on the day of my graduation from Abilene Christian University, my parents and I made sure we voted in the Texas presidential…
Cheryl Mann Bacon
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Cheryl Mann Bacon served for 20 years as chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Abilene Christian University. In retirement, she is enjoying freelance writing and consulting, especially with churches.
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‘Grandmother church’ of Dallas fights for its future
DALLAS — The steeple at the Skillman Church of Christ stretches skyward above a red-brick, Georgian building, a Dallas landmark on one of the city’s…
‘His words in our ears’
ABILENE, Texas — Charlie Marler, the first chair of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University, earned respect and admiration nationwide as…
Organizations offer struggling churches resources for the future
LA MESA, Calif. — When The Christian Chronicle staff met in March to talk about the “Where have all the churches gone?” project, I told…
Struggle to save a church inspires an innovative partnership
LA MESA, Calif. — It may take a miracle. That’s OK. They know someone. The leadership of the La Mesa Church of Christ has a…
HOPE Network Ministries founder Lynn Anderson dies at 85
ABILENE, Texas — Lynn Anderson, beloved minister, mentor to three generations of ministers around the world and founder of HOPE Network Ministries, died May 12…
‘Where did the people go?’
One of the most difficult questions to answer when pursuing the story of closed churches is, “Where did the people go?” Finding “Where have all…
Church closing trend began before COVID-19
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When the Ragsdale Church of Christ closed its doors on March 6, it joined hundreds of other congregations nationwide that have ceased…
A final song, a familiar end
#12 — Amazing Grace “When we’ve been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when…
Special project: Where have all the churches gone?
Introduction • Where have all the churches gone?: Christian Chronicle undertakes a project to uncover what happens when church buildings close. Published March 1, 2022.…
