Volunteers needed to read the Bible
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Texas-based Let’s Start Talking was preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Since 1980, the international…
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Australian teen who lost her mom to cancer dreams of leading her country
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — Jada Electra Black has a big dream. The Christian teen would like to serve as prime minister of Australia. “That’s my goal,”…
In a post-Christian landscape, school chaplain nurtures young faith
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — The well-being team at Redlands College paused while eating lunch as a student ranted about frustrations with a close friend. Braiden Jackson, the…
No phones allowed, but machetes OK: Global program aims to build teens’ faith
PORT VILA, VANUATU — The journey begins 1,200 miles — and a world — away. Ninth graders at an affluent Christian school in Australia leave…
Kairos looks to expand church planting partnerships under new director
Bruce Bates, Kairos Church Planting’s former coaching director, has succeeded Ron Clark as executive director as the Rhode Island-based organization looks for changes in fundraising…
‘Great cloud of witnesses’ helped propel Harding football to national title
Coach Paul Simmons worried that he had created “too much chaos” for his players. His undefeated Harding University Bisons were in the NCAA Division II…
Harding University wins national championship
For the first time in its history, Harding University is the NCAA Division II football national champ. Using a run-intensive "flexbone" offense, Harding flexed mightily…
ACU’s Holy Sexuality Week sparks a pro-LGBTQ petition
Abilene Christian University in Texas is revisiting its sexuality policy after more than 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the university voiced concerns about the…
Harding University football plays for its first national championship
It's a good year to be a Bison or a Wildcat in Arkansas — especially if you like pigskin. For the first time in its…
Michigan church gives itself away — every week
BRIGHTON, Mich. — A church gathers here every Tuesday afternoon. Its members — wrapped in hoodies, jackets and faded Michigan Wolverines gear — huddle in…
