An unfathomable toll
Grace. That’s the word that Lynn Jones, a Christian in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, said she keeps at the forefront as her family navigates incredible…
Coronavirus
‘I still have to listen to my body and be careful’
A small table and stool sat just to one side of the stage at The Park Church of Christ in Tulsa, Okla., as Mitch Wilburn…
Tips from children’s ministers
What suggestions do you have for other congregations trying to stay connected to children during this time, especially smaller congregations? Jennifer Schroeder | children’s minister,…
‘Learning as you’re running’
Leave it to a children’s minister to explain the apostle Paul’s spiritual transformation by making a video about the conversion of eggs, flour, sugar and…
Across the Nation: Jail baptisms, church treats and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Youth ministries learn to slow down during pandemic
A few years have passed since my time in the youth group at the old Midtown Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. Still, I…
The Post-Pandemic Church
In a world rocked by COVID-19, Churches of Christ face new — and old — challenges. In this special project, The Christian Chronicle explores “The…
A redefined ‘church’ will emerge from pandemic
This pandemic will end. Ben Pickett is sure of it. “It’s going to take longer than we thought,” said the executive minister for the West…
The virus hit us where we ain’t
My father was one of the many muddy dog faces who appreciated Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s military strategy of “hit ‘em where they ain’t.” Instead…
Can government ban singing in worship? U.S. Supreme Court weighs in
Legal battles over pandemic-era worship gatherings rage on. Last October’s confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett flipped the U.S. Supreme Court’s script on such questions.…