Around the World: Bible studies in Nepal, a Christian camp in Russia and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
International
‘We became Amazon’
CAMPAMENTO, Honduras — Colorful paintings of bees and hummingbirds adorn the walls of the Christian Relief Fund facility in this Central American town. So do…
Global Christian Studies helps Christians around the world get Bible education
Two Churches of Christ on opposite sides of the world — one in in the southern U.S. and the other in southeastern Australia — are…
Children of Abraham
NEYBA, Dominican Republic — Her name is Milagro, Spanish for “miracle.” “It’s because she is a miracle,” said her mother, Belkis Montero, standing outside their…
Christian Chronicle journalist wins RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence
For the second year in a row, the Religion News Association’s national awards were presented in virtual fashion Thursday night because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bobby Ross…
#BeLikeBo: Harding University unveils memorial honoring slain graduate
SEARCY, Ark. — Future generations of Harding University students will learn to “Be Like Bo.” The university, which is associated with Churches of Christ, made…
Voices Only: ‘Are You Washed in the Blood?’ ‘Standing on the Promises’ and a surprise birthday party
Welcome to Voices Only, your weekly roundup of spectacular a cappella. We've featured Uganda-based Jehovah Shalom Acapella a couple of times (including their catchy tune…
Afghan mission becomes a race to save lives
For 13 years, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Bradley and his wife, Jan, built schools and hospitals to improve the lives of Afghans.…
Compassion at capacity
JUTICALPA, Honduras — Carlos Rivera didn’t seem to understand the question: “How does it feel to walk into a room full of COVID-19 patients?” “I…
Covering COVID: Inside an ICU
JUTICALPA, Honduras — “It seems like an unnecessary risk,” one of the doctors told me the night before Erik Tryggestad and I headed to the…
