Churches of Christ in Colombia respond after devastating earthquake
Churches of Christ in Colombia expressed gratitude Wednesday for the support they received after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation, killing more than…
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Venezuela earthquakes claim lives of church members
Members of Churches of Christ are among those lost in a series of earthquakes that shook the South American nation of Venezuela Wednesday. “It’s a…
With prayers, proverbs and psalms, Venezuelan Christians react to Maduro’s capture
For many Venezuelans, the capture of President Nicolás Maduro is an answer, albeit a bittersweet one, to decades of fervent prayer. “Although I am a…
Around the World: Wheels for Ghanan preachers, a journey from the streets to college 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…
20 years, 16 souls, one nation
ASUNCION, PARAGUAY — Sixteen Christians — from the U.S., Paraguay and even Italy — have served on the Asunción mission team during the past two…
A pair of decades in Paraguay
ASUNCION, PARAGUAY — The mission didn’t go as planned. Twenty years ago, a team of Freed-Hardeman University graduates moved to the capital of this South…
‘Peace for my city’
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY — “Welcome to the best-kept secret in South America.” That’s how Eduardo Vásquez described his adopted home — Uruguay, a teardrop-shaped nation sandwiched between…
Two church members killed in South American mudslide
Two members of a Church of Christ in Quito, Ecuador, are among at least 16 people killed in a Monday evening landslide. The South American…
‘We brought the church with us’
ADDISON, Texas — “It’s unlike any other mission team that has ever existed or will ever exist again.” Caroline John used those words to describe…
Faith, hope and food for Venezuela
In a village of Venezuela’s Cojedes state, children recently received meals paid for by Churches of Christ. Retired minister Steve Watson and Venezuelan immigrant Cristian…
