February 1, 2022

Our Top Stories

National

Shrinking congregations sell buildings

Part of a trend, the move by two churches to sell their buildings is aimed at ministry growth and financial stability.

Do you know of a Church of Christ that has sold its building or closed within the past few years? This information might fit into a story we are reporting. Please email details to [email protected].

International

Two church members killed in South American mudslide

Christians at a ministry training school mourn for believers as they grab shovels and brooms to help.

National

COVID-19 complicates relief efforts

While the omicron variant limits national organizations, Churches of Christ find ways to help.

People

Meat Loaf’s surprising connections to Churches of Christ

Before his fame, the rock singer and actor grew up in a Dallas church and attended a Christian university.

News

21st Century Christian moving after 57 years

The Tennessee Christian publisher and bookstore will be in a new location a few miles away by February.

Opinion

An easel and a cross

Disaster relief volunteer reflects on the images that will stick with him.

Editorial

Editorial: The value of a Christian education

Minister and father John Edmerson makes the case for Christian higher education.

Next week, Edmerson’s children will join our Editorial Board for a special Facebook Live discussion on their experience at universities associated with Churches of Christ.

Watch at 5 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Central on Monday, Feb. 7. Sign up for a reminder of the live feed.

Support the Chronicle

If you find this work helpful and encouraging, please consider supporting us financially.

Donate