Thinking theologically about gender
ABILENE, Texas — When Ken Cukrowski of Abilene Christian University works with congregations that are studying or considering changes to women’s roles in worship assemblies,…
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Women’s roles: a divisive issue but not a new one
When high-profile congregations among Churches of Christ announce a transition to public participation by women in worship — or that women will be welcome in…
Women’s roles in the future church
OKLAHOMA CITY — “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over…
‘A hundred years goes faster than you think’
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. — My dad, Bob Ross, bent down and brushed leaves off the flat grave marker so he could read the inscription. “Lloyd…
Two preachers. Two church shootings. An immediate bond
HENDERSON, Tenn. — A few minutes before stepping onstage, Britt Farmer and Joey Spann met for the first time. But the two preachers — one…
Missionaries in quarantine following trip to China
After two weeks in quarantine, Don and Cindy Roehrkasse, missionaries to Germany, are leaving a California quarantine facility. The couple was forced into quarantine following…
A preacher prophesied Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl win — sort of
As a high school friend of Patrick Mahomes, Spencer Shaw was thrilled to see his former teammate – now the quarterback of the Kansas City…
‘A voice that could soothe the savage beast’ dies at 47
Christians across the nation are mourning the sudden death of Brian Randolph, a worship minister who sang with a cappella groups including Acappella, AVB and…
New memoir tells how justice prevailed in civil rights era murders
'To the One who loves justice.” That’s the simple dedication at the start of investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell’s long-awaited memoir, “Race Against Time,” which hits…
Back to school: MLK’s remarks inspire educator to return to Oklahoma Christian
OKLAHOMA CITY — About 51 years ago, Robert Edison was part of a group of black students booted from Oklahoma Christian University in an incident…
