A church’s guide to becoming a grandparent
'In a time when so many teenagers and young adults are drifting from faith, grandparents are needed now more than ever.” That’s what Tim Curtis…
ministry
Ministering with excellence
Minister O.J. Shabazz with the Harlem Church of Christ in New York City recently spoke to The Christian Chronicle Podcast about the practical wisdom he…
Hearing a call, seeking a voice
Women are preaching — but seldom in Churches of Christ. And Churches of Christ are not alone in disagreements over interpretation of Scripture regarding women…
Why parsonages are loved and loathed
Parsonage walls don’t talk. But ministers and their families who have lived in homes owned by churches have stories to tell. One minister told of…
Parsonage or housing allowance?
Churches may help ministers with housing costs in a variety of ways. Among the most common are parsonages, housing allowances and loans or gifts for…
Michigan church gives itself away — every week
BRIGHTON, Mich. — A church gathers here every Tuesday afternoon. Its members — wrapped in hoodies, jackets and faded Michigan Wolverines gear — huddle in…
Why fewer students are training to be preachers
Enrollment in Bible and ministry programs at universities and preaching schools associated with Churches of Christ has declined, a survey by The Christian Chronicle found:…
Special project: Sacred Calling
Find links below to all the articles in the “Sacred Calling” series: National • On a mission to fill empty pulpits: For John and Carla…
Our ministerial crisis has arrived
My dad is a minister. He has preached for congregations in Oklahoma, California and Texas. He now serves as an elder of the Gray Road…
How does a church call 911? Author offers tips on getting help
How does a church handle a crisis? What is God up to in the middle of a minister transition? How can a church find healing…
