Small churches: a mission field?
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Matthew Morine’s friends in ministry keep quitting. The job, tough in normal times, became insurmountable during the pandemic. “It’s not because…
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On a mission to fill empty pulpits
DENVER — Low pay and benefits. Overly demanding leaders. Unrealistic expectations. Full-time ministry in Churches of Christ often doesn’t have the best reputation, contributing to a…
Seeking the gifted
'What ideas or solutions would you propose to inspire and train more preachers to serve in Churches of Christ?” That was one question in a…
Surprise! Award honors influential children’s minister
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The picture flashed on the big screen, and Brenda Gordon immediately recognized the face. It was her own. “It was a…
Pepperdine University receives $1 million grant for preacher training
The Indiana-based Lilly Endowment has awarded Pepperdine University a $1 million grant to join its Compelling Preaching Initiative, the school has announced. Pepperdine, a Malibu,…
Women earn unique master’s in ministry behind Tennessee prison bars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The journey to the moment the dean draped the velvet-rimmed master’s hoods over the women’s shoulders took a long time: 15 years,…
‘I won’t leave them, too’
'We’re in a massive missile attack,” Tetiana Ilmeyeva told The Christian Chronicle in a Facebook message. “If we don’t get in touch by 2:30, we’re…
Around the World: Prison ministry in Nigeria, Bibles for children in Macedonia 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…
Across the Nation: A benefit dinner, a historic Christian school 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…
Sherri Coale reflects on life after basketball
OKLAHOMA CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to slow down and reconsider what filled the space in their lives. Sherri Coale was no exception.…
