Oklahoma elder workshop equips shepherds from three states
The elders of the Mannford Church of Christ in Oklahoma recently hosted an elder workshop, “Beside Still Waters.” The annual event is dedicated to elders…
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How to be excellent: Guidance for young ministers
‘The God we serve is a God of excellence” and so “the minister of God … should always be for excellence,” argues O.J. Shabazz in…
Resist the impulse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When our preacher began his sermon Sunday morning, he wanted to say something about the Israel-Hamas war but was not sure what…
‘Their light will shine on’
MALIBU, Calif. — The Pepperdine University community is mourning the loss of four students also known as the “four angels.” Pepperdine students, faculty, community members…
Can we visit? Not if we don’t know what time
We spent recent months traveling through the eastern U.S., visiting various congregations along the way, which proved exhilarating and interesting. In all, we worshiped God…
How Christian men can exemplify the right kind of masculinity
Our culture has never been more lost and confused on the topic of masculinity. In 2022, the Southern Baptist Convention faced a reckoning with a…
Book showcases Loretta Lynn’s faith and unreleased music
With the possible exception of football, the Churches of Christ have contributed a larger number of their most notable celebrities to the world of country…
‘Bailey McBride means the world to us’
OKLAHOMA CITY — Bailey McBride has blessed thousands of lives over the past nine decades — as an educator, administrator, mentor, spiritual shepherd and friend.…
South Carolina church develops local preachers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — “When I grow up, I want to be a preacher.” These words, from 9-year-old Trent Lester, are common in the Myrtle…
Helping children navigate a troubled world
How can we help children grow spiritually, becoming resilient and able to navigate difficulties in life? This is one of the most pressing and important…
