Board replaces Bruce McLarty as president of Harding University
Amid declining enrollment and budgetary concerns that prompted recent cutbacks, Harding University in Searcy, Ark., is replacing Bruce McLarty as its president, effective Nov. 30.…
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What is Christian nationalism?
Since President Donald Trump's election in 2016, Christian nationalism has been a subject of much discussion and debate. The Washington Post reported this week that…
Drive-in fellowship
BALTIMORE — When Eric Lorick bought an old apple-green Plymouth in 1973, he couldn’t wait to take his high school sweetheart, Andrea, to the Carlin Drive-In…
An eternal difference
I remember the pink JOY buses that brought all the little children — “red and yellow, black and white” — to worship. I remember the…
50 years: White’s Ferry Road School of Preaching
The White's Ferry Road School of Preaching in West Monroe, La. — featured in a special Inside Story column — opened in 1970 and graduated 875…
Across the Nation: YouTube puppets, free Bibles, racism panel and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Jesus and Wi-Fi: Alaska church helps students during pandemic
When public schools in Alaska’s capital of Juneau moved to virtual classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some students were put in a dire learning…
‘Zoombombing’ lesson: Racist attack on church highlights online security concerns
Even as her home congregation worships virtually, Nikki Murphy still likes to dress up for the Sunday service. On a typical Lord’s Day during the…
Black church’s online service attacked with racist hate speech
'Zoombombing” racists hijacked Sunday’s online worship assembly of the Sharpe Road Church of Christ, a predominantly Black congregation in Greensboro, N.C. The cyber-intruders accessed the…
Abortion vs. character
For Connor McDaniel, one issue ranks as most important in the 2020 presidential race. Abortion. “There are few people of character/integrity in politics,” said McDaniel,…
