Bible conferences, Love’s Travel Stops and time on the road with Dad
HENDERSON, Tenn. — I love road trips. Except for all the driving. And the long days on the highway. And the would-be NASCAR stars weaving…
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God answers prayers — Keith Johanson experiences a miracle
'It’s amazing. I went from a horror movie to a Hallmark ending, in 14 hours.” Keith Johanson was recalling the “miracle” he witnessed Jan. 29…
‘Very humble’ Christian named head coach of NFL’s Texans
The Houston Texans have a new head coach, and the city’s oldest Black church has a returning member. DeMeco Ryans is back with the Texans…
‘A giant among giants’
Franklin Florence moved to Rochester, N.Y., in 1959 to serve as full-time minister for the Reynolds Street Church of Christ. More than 60 years later…
Faulkner University’s ninth president ‘doubling down’ on Christian mission
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “In the beginning.” Faulkner University President Mitch Henry began his inaugural address with those familiar first words of the Bible before reading…
Small churches: a mission field?
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Matthew Morine’s friends in ministry keep quitting. The job, tough in normal times, became insurmountable during the pandemic. “It’s not because…
For Christians in Memphis, Tyre Nichols’ death a cause for concern, action
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A picture of Tyre Nichols in his hospital bed greeted a recent assembly of the Coleman Avenue Church of Christ. The same…
Lawsuit against ICOC alleges ‘systemic scheme of abuse’
Five women in California have filed a lawsuit against the International Churches of Christ, a global discipling movement with roots in mainline Churches of Christ,…
On a mission to fill empty pulpits
DENVER — Low pay and benefits. Overly demanding leaders. Unrealistic expectations. Full-time ministry in Churches of Christ often doesn’t have the best reputation, contributing to a…
Seeking the gifted
'What ideas or solutions would you propose to inspire and train more preachers to serve in Churches of Christ?” That was one question in a…
