From Ukraine to Uvalde, The Christian Chronicle’s Top 10 news stories of 2022
Journalists for The Christian Chronicle traveled across the United States — and around the world — to cover important news during 2022. Ranking the Top…
Coronavirus
Why are some Christians so angry?
Chris McCurley has noticed something. “People are angrier than ever,” he said. That includes many Christians, said McCurley, who preaches for the Oldham Lane Church…
Pandemic and politics exacerbate challenges facing an Ohio church
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — This one-time farm town about 30 miles northwest of Columbus is booming. The century-old Marysville Church of Christ is not. Even before…
When the editor gets COVID-19
ELGIN, Ill. — COVID-19 stinks. That’s not exactly breaking news, right? For 2½ years, I somehow avoided the coronavirus. But during a recent reporting…
‘Beautiful are the faces’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Snow-capped mountains rise behind the Anchorage Church of Christ as the sun sets after 9 p.m. on a chilly April night. The…
‘This is not God’s first pandemic’
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s a stressful time to be a church leader. From racial strife to rising inflation to pandemic culture wars, various factors conspire…
Worship in PJs or pews?
Have some Christians gotten a little too comfortable worshiping at home in their pajamas? Trey Morgan asks that half-serious question about livestreamed services. “You honestly…
An open letter to fellow Christians: Please get the COVID-19 vaccine
ROLLA, Mo. — By way of background, I am an elder in our local church. While I am not a physician, I have served in…
Ministries emerge from pandemic with hope
'All our plans were wrecked, but God still used it.” Ryan Lee, director of One Kingdom, was describing how the disaster relief ministry he leads…
The happiest place on earth?
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mickey Mouse may be the big draw for millions of tourists who flock to Central Florida each year. But for the roughly 1,000…
