‘Where did the people go?’
One of the most difficult questions to answer when pursuing the story of closed churches is, “Where did the people go?” Finding “Where have all…
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Faith, service and government grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attendees buzzed with conversation at the National Urban Ministry Conference’s first in-person meeting since 2020. COVID-19, new ministry initiatives and resources —…
Clarksville Christian School to expand with second campus
Clarksville Christian School in Tennessee intends to build a second campus, expanding its capacity from around 500 pre-K through 12th grade students to more than…
Ohio Valley Christian Youth Camp to move after 70 years
Ohio Valley Christian Youth Camp will relocate to a new facility — Camp Barbe in Elizabeth, W.Va. — this summer. The camp, supported by Churches…
Virginia congregation helps an Afghan refugee family — and reaps its own blessings
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Afghan refugee’s words trailed off. He spoke in a whisper. Finally, he lowered his head and fought back tears. “I’m sorry,”…
Reflecting on the life of Eugene Lawton
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the…
‘God does good things here’ — and not just for kids
DALLAS — Leftover Chick-fil-A sauce packets sat in tiny stacks on a table in the Hilton Anatole’s massive ballroom. On the Saturday afternoon before Easter,…
She’s a mom, Sunday school teacher — and prominent religious freedom attorney
FAIRFAX, Va. — As the Fairfax Church of Christ stood to sing “From The Inside Out” on a recent Sunday, Lori Windham stepped forward to…
Evangelical Press Association honors Christian Chronicle as top print newspaper
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Christian Chronicle earned top honors this week in the annual journalism contest sponsored by the Evangelical Press Association. The Chronicle…
Bono gets Fulbright Prize — with help from ACU administrator
Jason Morris, dean of Abilene Christian University’s Honors College and big fan of Irish rock band U2, recently cheered on lead singer Bono as he…
