‘Where did the people go?’
One of the most difficult questions to answer when pursuing the story of closed churches is, “Where did the people go?” Finding “Where have all…
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Closure of Tennessee church marks end of couple’s six-decade ministry — or does it?
The East Frayser Church of Christ on the north side of Memphis, Tenn., shut its doors at the end of 2021. For Donald and Ann…
In South Carolina, a vision for church planting
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A quarter-century ago, the Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ was at a crossroads. The congregation in the Charlotte, N.C., suburb of…
From church planting to disciple making
There’s no such thing as a “mission to Africa.” Just ask Marty and Louise Koonce. The continent of 54 countries is home to more than…
Can Churches of Christ reach millennials?
Roslyn Miller’s heritage in Churches of Christ runs deep. However, Reclaimed Church — the congregation she’s helping plant in Orlando, Fla. — is not a mirror…
‘To work ourselves out of a job’
‘It’s terrifying, to be completely honest. It’s terrifying to think of leaving, coming back in a year and it’s all gone.’ CUZCO, Peru — That’s Barton…
19-year-old cancer victim’s faith inspires parents to keep serving
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nick Brumfield would have loved the Southpoint Church of Christ on Red Bridge Road’s first Sunday at its new location. His…
When God comes with a loud thud
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jeff Pendleton met and married his wife, Marcia, at the Red Bridge Church of Christ, a once-thriving congregation less than a…
