Around the World: A prisoner turned missionary, relief efforts in Israel and Ukraine, 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
For Cuba, a time of stress — and salvation
MATANZAS, Cuba — Church members in this port city overlooking the Bay of Matanzas sang “Glory, Glory Hallelujah” on a recent Sunday as they celebrated the…
Religion News Association honors Erik Tryggestad for his coverage of the war in Ukraine
NEW YORK — Winners of the 2023 Excellence in Religion Reporting Awards, presented by the Religion News Association, include journalists for the New York Times, National…
Ghana’s empty fields have become ‘Kingdom Road’
YENDI, Ghana — Each day at 4:30 a.m., a Muslim imam delivered a prayer over a bullhorn next to the hotel where a Christian mission…
Around the World: Ministry continues despite the Russia-Ukraine war, hundreds of Christians worship in Uganda 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…
Not praying for Texas Rangers’ wins, but thanking God for them anyway
MATANZAS, Cuba — I crouched in anticipation, sweat dripping down my face in a dark, sweltering room. With a 3-2 count and two outs in…
Howard Norton dies at 88
Missionary. Minister. Bible professor. College dean. Newspaper editor. Most importantly, a lifelong follower of Christ. Howard Norton, who served multiple roles on multiple continents for…
A ‘love your enemies’ test
Sandro Jadon was standing in the birthplace of Christ when he got the “Tzevaa Adom” alert on his phone. That’s Hebrew for “the color red”…
‘This is Israel’s 9/11’
On the front lines of Israel’s war with Hamas, “we were exposed to an unimaginable, horrific reality,” said a dust-covered, camo-clad Yehuda Bachana in a…
Christian Chronicle wins 15 awards in Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists contest
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Christian Chronicle — an Oklahoma City-based international newspaper for Churches of Christ — earned 15 awards in an annual contest sponsored…
