Around the World: ‘Football evangelism’ in Nigeria, church planting methods in the Philippines and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
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Arkansas church building destroyed by EF3 tornado
Just a few hours after the Cave City Church of Christ in Arkansas met for a gospel meeting, an EF3 tornado obliterated the congregation's meeting…
Reunited: Two 1980s gospel groups return to the stage
MADISON, ALA. — Two gospel singing groups, the Hardeman Boys and Cornerstone Quartet, crossed paths at a youth rally in Bremen, Ga., in 1989. More…
Deeper Rest
OKLAHOMA CITY — “Affirming the Faith is this weekend. Ugh!” I said under my breath. Don’t get me wrong. I always enjoy this annual gathering…
‘That escalated quickly’
OKLAHOMA CITY — To quote Will Ferrell’s character in the original “Anchorman” movie, “Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast.”…
Leaders forum draws crowd to Sin City
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Just 9 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Christians gathered at the North Las Vegas Church of Christ to tackle…
Healing bodies — and souls — in a Buddhist nation
MOUNG RUESSEI, CAMBODIA — On the grounds of a Buddhist temple, a crowd gathered in the shade of a mango tree. Adolescent monks, adorned in…
Surviving a pandemic
ABILENE, TEXAS — “Before the pandemic.” “Since the pandemic.” Those phrases mark time for us now the way “before the war” and “after the war”…
Lessons amid pandemic loss
Five years ago, COVID-19 turned the world upside down. On a Sunday in mid-March, numerous Churches of Christ in the U.S. and abroad canceled regular…
$171 million for better sermons
MALIBU, CALIF. — Fun and sun in Southern California. Pizza and drinks on the beach. Thirty-one active and aspiring Christian preachers experienced these tangible benefits…
