A ‘mission critical’ president
Ohio Valley University inaugurated Michael Ross as its new president Sept. 20 — an unlikely calling for an optimist. And he wasn’t looking for a…
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Exclusive: Trust to distribute $35 million to Churches of Christ in Tennessee, Kentucky
A one-time traveling salesman born in small-town Kentucky before the start of the Civil War moved to Nashville, Tenn., in the early 20th century and…
Five facts about Jim Gash, Pepperdine University’s new president
MALIBU, Calif. — Jim Gash was inaugurated this fall as Pepperdine University's eighth president. Here are five facts about him: 1. He grew up in…
From global justice champion to Christian university president
MALIBU, Calif. — A few hours after Jim Gash’s inauguration this fall as Pepperdine University’s eighth president, his wife, Joline, showed up at her husband’s…
Across the Nation: N.C. anniversary, Bibles for Texas kindergartners, Iowa roof collapse 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…
After viral act of forgiveness, a black minister reflects on justice, mercy and an imperfect system
Many well-intended people shared their opinions of the viral hug of forgiveness between Brandt Jean and Amber Guyger. Guyger is the fired police officer convicted…
A split-second transformation
As Don Blackwell made his way onstage at this year’s Polishing the Pulpit conference, he was nervous. Hundreds of times before, maybe even thousands, Blackwell…
It’s time to talk about predators in the church
SEARCY, Ark. — The predator repented. Or so he claimed. He’d done his time and confessed his sins. He was a changed man. Or so he…
Guilty and forgiven
SEARCY, Ark. — A stunned silence fell over the daily chapel service at Harding University, where police shooting victim Botham Shem Jean, 26, earned his…
Roundup: Sex abuse in the church, justice for Botham Jean, Ukraine meeting and more
Our end-of-the-week review of important and/or simply interesting headlines from the world of religion. Got a tip for this column? Email Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross Jr.…
