Has Mary Winkler court case put Churches of Christ on trial?
Perceived male dominance in worship and homes of members played a prominent part in Farese's lines of questioning on Thursday, the opening day of testimony…
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Rio members learn to trust as they move towards a Brazilian-led church
Church members work on their direction-giving skills – and their ability to trust others – at a youth retreat in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. About 200…
Church members and government officials celebrate congregation’s launch in Rwanda
Christ's church in Rwanda meets in a large, modern building that would be the envy of many congregations in sub-Saharan Africa.More impressive was the guest…
A mission to the heart of Bolivia: During weekend of violent protests, a new church begins
COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA — At 109 feet tall, the Cristo de la Concordia towers over the city of Cochabamba. Arms outstretched, as on the cross, the…
Around the world: Church takes root deep in Brazils Amazon jungle
Missionary Ellis Long preaches in a new chuch building in a village near the city of Tabatinga, Brazil. The village, in the Amazon basin in…
Missionary sees needs firsthand during visit to Darfur refugee camp
The young boy's drawing had rows of thatched-roof houses — and dozens of tiny figures running from them. Little airplanes flew above, shooting at the…
Oprah Winfrey puts ministry’s ‘magnificent seven’ in spotlight
Oprah Winfrey was too late to save Mark Kwandwo.The host of the highest-rated talk show in television history saw a photo of the 6-year-old boy…
Singapore, Thailand churches partner in missions
About 50 members of the Moulmein church in Singapore traveled to Thailand recently to help members of the Cheung Dol church in Chiang Mal with…
Spotlight: Serving a land of contrasts
SOFIA, BULGARIA — Shopping malls, casinos and expensive cars fill the streets of this former-Soviet city, missionary April Everhart said. But many of its people…
Somali church survives Islamist occupation
While the Union of Islamic Courts controlled Mogadishu, the militia group demanded that all schools teach Arabic and that all men should grow beards and…
