REVIEW: College guides offer advice for students, parents, staff
????Derek Melleby. Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 2011. 128 pages. $12.99.?????David A. Horner. Mind Your…
Staff Reports
REVIEW: Though offensive, ‘Blue Like Jazz’ creates conversations about faith
Donald Miller sets out to make a Christian movie different from the ones currently breaking box office records, namely “Fireproof” and “Courageous.” He succeeds. “Blue…
Christian universities name new presidents
Two universities associated with Churches of Christ have named new presidents.John deSteiguer, senior vice president for advancement at Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City, will…
ACU revises long-held policy prohibiting dancing at events
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian University has revised its long-held policy of prohibiting dancing at events hosted by official student organizations.“This is part of an…
‘Room for the Gospel’ in South Korea
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Church members gathered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro recently to discuss missions in the South. South Korea, that is. The…
Across the Nation, April 2012
KENTUCKY SOMERSET — The Cumberland Church of Christ produced a pocket-size pamphlet that members can use to help share the Gospel. It’s titled “Heaven Awaits:…
By the years: Churches of Christ, members and adherents
2012 Churches: 12,447Members: 1,209,259Adherents: 1,554,231 2009 Churches: 12,629Members: 1,224,404Adherents: 1,578,281 2006 Churches: 12,963Members: 1,265,844Adherents: 1,639,495 2003 Churches: 13,155Members: 1,276,621Adherents: 1,656,717 2000 Churches: 13,032Members: 1,264,152Adherents: 1,645,645…
EDITORIAL: Our non-denominational legacy lives
It’s hard to hear, standing in a sea of teenage Christians spanning as far as the eye can see. But it’s easy to be encouraged.…
60 years of Herald of Truth
‘HIS WORD FOR HIS WORLD’: Texas-based radio ministry looks to modern methods to spread an unchanging message. ABILENE, Texas — The microphone used in the…
REVIEW: New Bible translations’ strengths may also be their weaknesses
???N.T. Wright. The Kingdom New Testament: A Contemporary Translation. New York: HarperOne, 2011. 544 pages, $25.99. ?? 1/2 The Voice Bible: Step into the Story…
