Partners, March 2019
HIGHER EDUCATION ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian University made an annual list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright…
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Pepperdine names James A. Gash as new president and CEO
James A. Gash has been named the eight president and CEO of Pepperdine University, succeeding Andrew K. Benton after 19 years of service to the university…
A heart to serve — and spike
People young and old look up to Catherine Hackett — and not just because of her height. The 6 foot 1 inch freshman volleyball standout…
Lads to Leaders goes to India
‘It’s not about competition. It’s about our kids becoming future leaders of the next generation of the Church of Christ.” Ricky Gootam gave that message…
Partners, February 2019
FEATURE PHOTO (above): Each Friday, students from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., organize a half-hour period of singing and devotional thoughts for residents at the Southern…
Doyle Kee, missionary to the French-speaking world, dies at 80
Doyle Kee, who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel around the globe — especially in French-speaking nations — died Friday in Arkansas after battling…
Band of sisters
YORK, Neb.— ‘A lot of us come here thinking there is no God,” said LaToya Ross. The 35-year-old is serving a 50- to 70-year sentence for…
Renowned evangelist, civil rights crusader R.C. Wells dies at 84
Roosevelt "R.C." Wells, known as a barnstorming, globe-trekking preacher among Churches of Christ, has died at age 84, a family member told The Christian Chronicle.…
Partners, January 2019
FEATURE PHOTO (above): Gold medalist Scott Hamilton recounts his rise from unwanted son of an unwed mother to Olympic glory as a figure skater. Adopted when…
Ohio Valley University names new president
Michael Ross has been chosen to lead Ohio Valley University, a 500-student university in Vienna, W.Va., that is associated with Churches of Christ. “I have…
