May 1, 2018

Happy first day of May! We have several great stories to share with you this week. Also, the latest issue of The Christian Chronicle is arriving in mailboxes THIS week, but you can also find the full issue ONLINE. Download a digital copy HERE.

Our Top Stories

News

Christian Chronicle named ‘Best in Class’ for fourth year in a row

The Chronicle was awarded the Associated Church Press’ top honor for national or international newspapers. The Chronicle also received 13 other awards for content produced in 2017.

National

When God comes with a loud thud

Why an old, declining church closed to make way for a new, growing congregation to take over its building.

People

Remembering two missionaries to Japan — and praying for new ones to follow

Joe Betts and his wife, Ruth, went to Japan by ship in 1956. They served as missionaries for 50 years. They both died recently, just 11 days apart.

Partners

For Lads to Leaders, a year of gold and remembrance

“When you see men proclaiming God’s Word like this, young ladies learning to be like the woman of Proverbs 31, the future of the church looks good.”

National

In Heart of America, LTC helps train church leaders from small congregations

Nationally, Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes and Leadership Training for Christ events draw more than 40,000 to 17 sites in 13 states.

Reviews

‘Grieving a suicide’ will help survivors heal, ministers help

“The book is a beautifully written, fundamentally sound examination of the subject.”

International

A journey to the Scotland of the South Pacific

Vocational missionaries from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe move to New Caledonia, nurture a young church

Inside Story

19-year-old cancer victim’s faith inspires parents to keep serving

‘After he died, we found some notebooks where he had written some beautiful journal entries and prayers and things that just further illustrated how spiritual he was.’

Voices Only

Voices only: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

Check out Chris Rupp, former member of Home Free, as he sings several different parts in the same song.

PLUS, our most recent Voices only may be short, but it’s still beautifully done. Don’t miss Voices only: Holy, Holy, Holy quick version.

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