Around the World: Post-pandemic visitors and hugs, seaside refugees, burning idols and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
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‘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…
Spotlight: Reviving a COVID victim
NZUMA, Zimbabwe — COVID-19 claimed more than lives in this southern African nation. The pandemic also killed churches. Tinotenda Njeme, a student at the Mutare…
Church closing trend began before COVID-19
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When the Ragsdale Church of Christ closed its doors on March 6, it joined hundreds of other congregations nationwide that have ceased…
‘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…
COVID-19 complicates relief efforts
MAYFIELD, Ky. — When an EF4 tornado tore across four states in four hours the night of Dec. 10 — devastating communities in Arkansas, Missouri,…
Amid omicron surge, churches experience struggle and hope
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The North Tuscaloosa Church of Christ has dealt with its share of trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lost two members —…
Lipscomb, ACU resume indoor mask policies amid COVID-19 surge
At least two universities associated with Churches of Christ have instituted temporary indoor mask policies in response to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide.…
Keeping the Sabbath, taking a sabbatical
Scott Elliott, minister for the 120-member La Grange Church of Christ in Texas, watched as friends and acquaintances left full-time ministry nearly every week. Seeking…