Sharing faith and furniture in Iowa
Susan Johnston tells the story of Central Furniture Rescue with passion and a catch in her voice. Johnston is the founder, president and executive director…
Cheryl Mann Bacon
Correspondent
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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Iowa residents in need following ‘land hurricane’
Susan Johnston called the storm that hit Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 10, a “land hurricane.” The National Weather Service characterizes it as a derecho (pronounced similar…
Portland Christians seek peaceful path amid protests
Great photographers know the secret to a great picture: Get closer. Focus on the faces, the emotion, the destruction. Fill the frame with impact. When…
Higher ed plans not written in stone
Almost everything printed here could change tomorrow. Or today. Pandemics are complicated like that. And few organizations must wrestle with as many of the complications…
On campus or online?
Details in this list are quickly changing. We will try to add updates when possible; however, please check with individual universities for the most up-to-date…
‘We are not screaming when God is screaming’
'We lose connection with the heart of God, and we stop screaming at the stuff God screams at, and that’s a problem,” said Rigel J.…
Uncle Sam pays some church salaries
For three decades, Ray Holmes worshiped with the Pitman Road Church of Christ in Sewell, N.J. An accountant for nonprofit organizations his entire career, Holmes…
A Conversation with Scott McDowell
Scott McDowell began his new job as president of Lubbock Christian University on April 1. His first day with the Texas university wasn’t exactly what…
Pandemic could deal a calamitous financial blow to many congregations
'Don’t waste time. Do it now.” That’s Jason Thompson’s advice to Churches of Christ contemplating online giving amid the COVID-19 quarantines that have driven congregations…
Defining the terms of the gender-role debate
When discussing the role of women in the church, Christians use terms including “egalitarian,” “complementarian” and “traditionalist.” They often disagree on what these terms mean.…
