Across the Nation: Congregational anniversaries, ‘Boxes for Vets’ 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…
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Walk4Water in the rain
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Feet splashed in puddles on a rainy Sunday afternoon as almost 1,000 people came together in this Middle Tennessee town. They were…
Enrollment outlook: It’s complicated
Are Christian universities in trouble? Yes — and no. In terms of keeping their overall numbers up, they’re doing OK. In terms of bringing in…
After Oklahoma tornado, church shelter becomes base of Red Cross operations
IDABEL, Okla. — When a tornado struck this southeastern Oklahoma town on Friday night, the Bypass Church of Christ served the community as a shelter. The…
Christian Chronicle journalist again wins RNA Award for Religion Reporting Excellence
NEW YORK — For the fifth time, the Religion News Association has honored Bobby Ross Jr., The Christian Chronicle's editor-in-chief, in its Awards for Religion…
Christian Chronicle wins nine awards in Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists contest
LAWTON, Okla. — News coverage of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and a special report on a Central American hospital's fight against COVID-19 earned…
Listen ‘with your mouth shut’
GREENSBORO, N.C. — I haven’t been to many elders’ meetings, but I have watched the turmoil, stress and pain of good friends who are elders…
Beller to lead Bible program at OC
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jeremie Beller has been named chairman of the Bible department and director of church relations at Oklahoma Christian University. Beller has served…
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ acquisition
ABILENE, Texas — Off an interstate in suburban Memphis, Tenn., Mac Ice stepped into a downpour in a shopping center parking lot. There he received…
Partners: Disaster relief, an African Christian school and a dual enrollment program
Featured image (above): Boxes of supplies line the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort warehouse in Nashville, Tenn., where volunteers help sort and ship items…
