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‘It’s the same Jesus’
CHICAGO — To a visitor entering the Northwest Church of Christ this past Sunday, the assembly might have sounded like the Day of Pentecost. Distinct…
February 2023
View as PDF‘It’s the same Jesus’ • ‘If they go into full-time ministry, they’ll go back to poverty’ • On a mission to fill empty pulpits • Pepperdine University receives $1 million grant for preacher training • Women earn unique master’s in ministry behind Tennessee prison bars • Fired professor sues Oklahoma Christian University • Religious scholar argues for better understanding of church and state • Editorial: Who’s to blame for the preacher shortage in Churches of Christ? We are
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National
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…
International
‘If they go into full-time ministry, they’ll go back to poverty’
BENONI, South Africa — Merchants gathered at a busy intersection in this Johannesburg suburb in 2020 to sell a variety of goods ranging from food…
Dialogue
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…
Opinion
Editorial: Who’s to blame for the preacher shortage in Churches of Christ? We are
Churches of Christ don’t have enough preachers to fill all the open pulpits in our fellowship. That’s no secret, as news stories in The Christian…
National
Across the Nation: Clothing and food for the needy, a ‘Legacy of Faith’ 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…
Partners
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,…
National
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,…
Inside Story
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…
National
Fired professor sues Oklahoma Christian University
Fired Oklahoma Christian University professor Michael O’Keefe has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming breach of contract, libel, false light and intentional infliction…
International
‘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…
International
Around the World: Lads to Leaders in India, candlelight Bible study in Ukraine 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…
Insight
Bobo the Unicorn and spiritual growth: It must be Bible bowl season again
OKLAHOMA CITY — This is Lucy Tryggestad’s first — and possibly her fifth — year as a Bible bowler. As a bonafide third grader, she…
Obituaries
Christian Chronicle mourns, celebrates life of Joy McMillon
OKLAHOMA CITY — “I’m so blessed, and I’m ready to go home.” Those were the final words that Joy McMillon said to Scott Young, worship…
Reviews
Religious scholar argues for better understanding of church and state
In “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” Michael Bird takes on several tough challenges — arguing that secularism in government is a good thing, that…
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Need a ride to the airport? Let us take you
We here at The Christian Chronicle are giving you a ride to the airport. You may be thinking something like: “I’m not on my way…