Roar over Narnia just the ticket for evangelism efforts
In a land where it's “always winter,” icebreakers are the best conversation starters.That's why the College Hills church, Lebanon, Tenn., rented a theater and invited…
Staff Reports
Finding inspiration in a year of sorrow
How will you remember 2005? In a year of war, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods, what stories left the biggest impressions on you? What will youremember…
Universities: Student newspaper receives top honor
The student newspaper at Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, earned a 2005 Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press. The Optimist was oneof 25 campus…
Two churches in United Kingdom close
The Holywood church, Northern Ireland, and the Cardiff, Wales, church have shut their doors, according to British church publication Christian Worker. The23-year-old Holywood church ceased…
Views on intelligent design praised
I want to thank Jim Baird for an excellent (column) on intelligent design (Page 31, December) and I agree that "Publish or Perish" is a…
What is intelligent design?
Striving to understand the debate in a 'publish or perish' world. By Jim BairdFor the Christian ChronicleDecember 1, 2005Intelligent design.Endorsed by President Bush, mandated by…
Fire destroys Oklahoma church building
Smoke and flames pour out of an entrance to the Thomas Street church's building in Altus, Okla., Dec. 7. The early-morning blaze claimed the auditorium…
New Hampshire quilters work to provide handmade Christmas gifts for children’s home
Sue Dwyer, Renee Reeves and Trish Pike (clockwise from left) stitch a quilt at the Nashua, N.H., church. Church member Heidi Critz organized a project…
How does Fairfax ‘Show Jesus’?
Fairfax's Deaf Congregation averages about 40 people each Sunday morning. Mark Lowenstein is the full-time deaf minister. Church elder David Hinckley, who is active in…
Congregation focuses on small groups as way to build relationships
FAIRFAX, VA. — Folks start trickling into the small-group meeting at Bill and Nancy McKelvey's town home about 4:45 p.m. each Sunday. Before Bill McKelvey…
