Georgia church reaches out to students
NORCROSS, GA — The first National College Conference, sponsored by the Greenbriar church, Atlanta, drew more than 50 students from across the nation, organizers said.…
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Separate accidents claim Kentucky brothers
BOWLING GREEN, KY — Minutes and miles apart, two brothers who were members of the Woodburn church died Dec. 7 in separate one-vehicle accidents. Rory…
Baptist pastor’s electrocution death prompts review of baptistery safety
'Kyle had an infectious smile that made a person want to be around him,' Waco minister says of friend By Tamie Ross The Christian Chronicle…
An online milestone: World Bible School marks 10 years on the Web
CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — World Bible School, which pioneered one of the first Internet ministries among churches of Christ, recently celebrated its 10th year online.…
Across the nation: God’s love from an overpass
FRESNO, CALIF. — Almost every morning and some afternoons, Cheryl "Monique" Turks waves to northbound and southbound traffic from various Freeway 41 overpasses.Turks, a member…
Fire destroys Oklahoma church building
Smoke and flames pour out of an entrance to the Thomas Street church's building in Altus, Okla., Dec. 7. The early-morning blaze claimed the auditorium…
‘Christ’ in Christmas?: Churches of Christ and the holiday season
For many members of Churches of Christ, Christmas once meant decorated trees, colorfully wrapped gifts and Santa Clauses all around — but definitely no mention…
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FLORENCE, ALABAMA — Sue Fuson, a member of the Rochester church, Rochester Hills, Mich., shows off some of the more than 1,400 Christmas stockings she…
Miers’ withdrawal still will shape Supreme Court nomination, respondents say
President Bush's choice of Judge Samuel A. Alito to succeed retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor continues to make faith issues a priority in the year's…
Missing church deacon found in South Dakota
An Algood, Tenn., church deacon, missing for three months, was found in mid-November in Rapid City, S.D., where he had lived in a tent and…
