Across the Nation: Serving up blessings, preparing young ministers and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Tennessee
Is this church plant innovative or unscriptural?
HERMITAGE, TENN. — The New Garden Church is not a traditional Church of Christ. Then again, it's not trying to be. The church plant — which…
Why a Tennessee congregation sold its building and moved into a school
HERMITAGE, TENN. — The New Garden Church is not a traditional Church of Christ. Then again, it's not trying to be. The church plant — which…
A new vision for urban ministry training in Memphis
MEMPHIS, TENN. — A move to Memphis shaped Steve Cloer’s ministry focus. Cloer and his wife, Lindsay, relocated to this gritty urban city along the Mississippi…
The bright present — and future — of the church
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Twenty-two years ago, my young family loaded a U-Haul truck and trekked east on Interstate 40 so I could chase a big…
Should we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on … Easter?
DICKSON, Tenn. — Holidays are sort of an elephant in the church. We’re not real sure how to treat them. Many Christians celebrate them within…
A new Sunday night tradition
DICKSON, TENN. — An NFL game played on the TV as about a dozen people arrived at Chris and Libby McCurley’s house on a recent…
‘Momma, I can see Jesus’
COOKEVILLE, TENN. — Not long before the tornado that claimed her life, 4-year-old Hattie Jo Collins asked a question. The blond bundle of energy was riding…
One of America’s oldest Churches of Christ celebrates its 200th anniversary
TUCKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. — The Bethlehem Church of Christ has a long history — 200 years and counting. It has a bright future, too, lifelong member…
Lipscomb says, ‘Hello, Dolly!’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everything at the ribbon-cutting for Dolly Parton’s new exhibit was high fashion — including the ribbon. The country music legend grasped a…
