Around the World: From refugee to redeemed in Africa
FEATURED IMAGE (above): In a makeshift baptistery in the village of Palabek, Uganda, a woman gives her life to Christ at the conclusion of an annual…
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Lads to Leaders goes to India
‘It’s not about competition. It’s about our kids becoming future leaders of the next generation of the Church of Christ.” Ricky Gootam gave that message…
Doyle Kee, missionary to the French-speaking world, dies at 80
Doyle Kee, who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel around the globe — especially in French-speaking nations — died Friday in Arkansas after battling…
Final Pan Am Lectureship reaches Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba — Reuel Lemmons had a heart for evangelizing Latin America. But he was concerned that Churches of Christ in the U.S., by and large,…
Around the World: Bikers, Bibles and selfies in Burundi
FEATURED IMAGE (above): In the East African town of Bweru, Burundi, evangelist Akembe Ahumbwe Amou, center, gives Bibles to a group of motorcyclists. “The young…
God changes the ‘other’ into ‘brother’
FRANKFURT, Germany — They burned books here. On May 10, 1933, a group of National Socialist students marched into Römerberg Square, right in front of Frankfurt…
From the mountains of Peru to the plains of Texas: My top five of 2018
In 17 years with The Christian Chronicle, my favorite part of the job hasn't changed. I love seeing what God's doing — at home, across…
In 2018, these Christians demonstrated faith, hope and love
I am blessed. As chief correspondent for The Christian Chronicle, I am privileged to tell the stories of Christians living out their faith — often under difficult…
Carl Mitchell, missionary to Italy and Harding Bible dean, dies at 92
Churches of Christ across the U.S. and Europe mourn the Dec. 19 death of Carl Mitchell. The World War II veteran, who served for 18…
A busy airport, a refugee toddler and a Happy Meal toy
CHICAGO — This is a story I've told many times. I apologize if you've heard it before. In 17 years of reporting for The Christian…
