‘A Scout is Reverent’
GLEN JEAN, W.VA. — Just steps away from a climbing wall at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, 179 Scouts and Scouters gathered on Sunday morning for…
Youth ministry
Editorial: More than just memories
In one of my earliest memories, I’m 3 or 4 years old and sitting on the lap of a woman from church, crying. We’re under…
Building Bible knowledge and slamming buzzers
WHEELING, W.VA. — This version of March Madness traded hoops for buzzers, ball skills for Bible knowledge and a basketball court for a church sanctuary.…
Across the Nation: A centennial anniversary in Alabama, a youth rally in Oregon 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…
Bringing restoration to a new generation
For many people, history is boring, or there is no perceived benefit to studying about people who might as well be from outer space due…
‘I surrender all’
ORLANDO, FLA. — Surrounded by about 1,000 youths, parents and ministers — speakers blaring and colored lights flashing as the crowd sang “Jesus Is Lord”…
73rd National Youth Conference completes, unifies churches
OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 400 young people — from preschoolers to college-age — and 100 adult sponsors stayed in campus dormitories for the 73rd…
Oklahoma campers enjoy fishing and spiritual growth
MADILL, OKLA. — Breaking apart a patio wasn’t exactly how Justin Bishop thought he’d spend his evening — but when is running a summer camp predictable?…
Jóvenes for Christ grows despite founder’s death
ABILENE, TEXAS — More than 240 campers gathered at Abilene Christian University June 16-19 for the first session of Jóvenes for Christ since the tragic…
Making disciples, not members
ATLANTA — Hear, believe, repent, confess and be baptized. Ministers of Churches of Christ have preached those five steps — God’s plan of salvation —…
