Traits of growing churches
Why is your church growing? After a yearlong review of growth among Churches of Christ in the U.S., The Christian Chronicle put the question to…
Are We Growing
In global terms, church is booming
In sub-Saharan Africa, the answer to the question “Are we growing?” is a resounding “yes.” The Kipsigis are one example. In 1986, when American missionaries…
‘Are We Growing’ summary of articles
In January 2008, the Chronicle wraps up its yearlong series. A summary of the previous articles includes: Part 1: Population outpaces church The U.S.…
‘This will be God’s school’
NORCROSS, Ga. — Academically, Greater Atlanta Christian School ranks as an elite college-prep school, offering Advanced Placement courses in subjects ranging from environmental science to…
Education as an outreach tool?
POTTSTOWN, Pa. — In this rural community halfway between the high rises of Philadelphia and the horse-drawn buggies of Amish country, few people know much…
Church planting: the best hope to reach more people with the gospel in the U.S.?
Phil and Meredith McCollum prefer not to refer to themselves as “church planters.” "Gospel planters” might be a better description for the couple, who moved…
Are we losing our young people?
NORMAN, OKLA. — Camp Stomp is — and isn't — your typical church camp. The 60 or so campers, ages 7 to 15, play games,…
Next generation of church planters, members seeking deeper involvement
Dudley Chancey, associate professor of youth ministry for Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City, is in the process of a research project investigating that trend.“There’s…
Members ponder issues of integration, culture as Spanish ministries grow
About 445 Churches of Christ in the United States worship in Spanish. Not all of them are in Texas The 129-member Auburn Hills Church of…
Breaking the language barrier, and the trend
Though most U.S. churches are English only, an increasing number are launching programs in other languages. Every Sunday, members of Chicago's Northwest church sing praises…
