Members offer advice for coping with – and preventing – sexual misconduct
Members of the North Penn church in Lansdale, Pa., experienced emotions from “disbelief to denial to anger” after their minister was arrested for sexual misconduct…
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SEX CRIMES: Abrupt, shocking and increasingly common in churches
In New Jersey, a youth minister is accused of engaging in a lengthy sexual relationship with a teenage church member, resulting in her pregnancy.More than…
Kansas tornado destroys homes of 11 church families
Though no members were injured, the families emerged after the storm to find their homes reduced to concrete slabs. “It just cleaned off their homes,”…
Across the nation: Nebraska puppets take home gold at LTC convention
Puppeteers from the East Hill church in York, Neb., celebrate after earning a gold medal at the Leadership Training for Christ convention in Kansas City,…
Chronicle wins five ‘Best of the Christian Press’ awards at Chicago convention
The annual “Best of the Christian Press” awards given by the Associated Church Press were announced Tuesday at the organization’s national convention in Chicago.In The…
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against Northwest Marriage Institute
A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit that accused the Bush administration of violating the separation of church and state by funding a marriage enrichment…
After a devastating storm, the power of God’s church amazes
Two months ago, a tornado roared through Enterprise, Ala., forever changing my neighbors and me. We lost nine of our citizens that horrible Thursday, including…
Lucado stepping down for health reasons
SAN ANTONIO — Lucado informed the congregation, which draws 5,500 worshipers each weekend, of his decision recently. He is being treated with medication.Lucado told the…
Study seeks better data on Christian college outcomes
Universities associated with Churches of Christ often compete for students, reputation and funding. But now they're working together on a major research project through the…
Future president? Fred Thompson’s church roots draw interest
The 106th Congressional Record listed Thompson’s religious affiliation as “Church of Christ (Stone Campbell).” In an interview with the U.S. News and World Report this…
