Top Stories
‘You feel like you’re in heaven’ — Caribbean Lectureship honors Botham Jean
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — The staccato, bass tones drifted across the busy public square in this Caribbean capital. “Heaven … is on … the other…
August 2023
View as PDF‘You feel like you’re in heaven’ • Racial healing bus tour touts peace, unity • The Kerusso Experience trains boys to fill pulpits • • Bicultural teens enjoy unity at camp • Conference brings youths together • No ‘big city entertainment’ required • A Caribbean jubilee • Fifty years of fellowship — and a nude beach • Editorial:Is it worth it? The value of summer ministry
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Top Stories
Racial healing bus tour touts peace, unity
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — “I understand now better why the devil doesn’t want us together,” Elijah Anthony told a diverse crowd of Christians — Black and…
National
Kerusso Experience trains high schoolers to fill empty pulpits
SEARCY, Ark. — A whiteboard in the McInteer Bible and World Missions Center at Harding University read, “Jesus loves you, this I know. So does your…
Partners
Bicultural teens enjoy unity at camp
LUBBOCK, Texas — The late-morning temperature was 101, and shade was scarce. But the 100 or so teenagers and young adults attending Jóvenes for Christ…
National
Conference brings youths together
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — More than 400 students from 33 Churches of Christ in 13 states gathered at the University of South Carolina Upstate for the…
International
A Caribbean jubilee
GRAND ANSE, Grenada — “Don’t Worry About a Thing” was an appropriate sermon title for the 50th Caribbean Lectureship. COVID-19 delayed the annual gathering of…
International
Fifty years of fellowship — and a nude beach
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — A delegation from Churches of Christ in Grenada, led by Richard Le Blanc, hugged and laughed with attendees as they arrived…
National
No ‘big city entertainment’ required
YORK, Neb. — On a summer morning, 400 teenagers crawled out of bed as if it were the most difficult task ever. Every day at…
Dialogue
Fulfilling the role of a ‘kingdom university’
OKLAHOMA CITY — Higher education has faced many challenges in the past three years — a global pandemic, rising expenses and fewer students are just a…
Partners
With latest $25 million gift, ACU names college after longtime donors
Though Kay Onstead and her late husband, Robert, never attended Abilene Christian University, they spent decades as avid supporters of the Texas school, which is…
Closing Churches
Rural California church sale brings $125,000 to nearby congregation
The sale of a small, rural Church of Christ in Riverdale, Calif., has provided more than $125,000 for the work of the nearby Hanford Church…
Editorial
Editorial: Is it worth it? The value of summer ministry
Summer is in full swing and with it lots of exciting ministry: Bible camps. Vacation Bible Schools. Area youth series. Retreats. Mission trips. School supply…
Reviews
Helping children navigate a troubled world
How can we help children grow spiritually, becoming resilient and able to navigate difficulties in life? This is one of the most pressing and important…
Insight
Just call me Mr. Trinidad, newspaper-mon
SAN FERNANDO, Trinidad and Tobago — ‘What’s that name?” Randolph Bonas asked me after Bible class. “Tryggestad,” I said. “Trinidad?” he asked. “No, ‘Trigg-es-tad,’” I…