Bible education: What’s the cost?
For many preachers — or would-be preachers — pay is a problem, regardless of their education. Low income is often cited as a major reason…
Partners
Why fewer students are training to be preachers
Enrollment in Bible and ministry programs at universities and preaching schools associated with Churches of Christ has declined, a survey by The Christian Chronicle found:…
Making Jesus more accessible
RALEIGH, N.C. — Laughter filled the Brooks Avenue Church of Christ on a recent Sunday as Melissa Woodhouse approached the stage, intent on helping lead…
Church Planting Sunday: A national call to action
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With membership shrinking, churches closing and preachers in short supply, how do Churches of Christ grow again? It’s not a new question,…
Leadership events draw thousands
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — From grades 2 to 12, Jonathan Chapman participated in Lads to Leaders at his church in Germantown, Tenn. “It taught me so…
Christian Chronicle wins top honors for coverage of Ukraine war, U.S. churches closing
The Christian Chronicle earned 19 national awards — including the top prize in seven categories — in annual contests sponsored by the Evangelical Press Association…
ACU honors beloved minister and broadcaster
ABILENE, Texas — Landon Saunders, founder of Heartbeat radio, tells a story about once inviting a young person from “a motley crew of kids” to come…
After mass shooting, Church of Christ will host classes for Covenant School
Students at a Nashville, Tenn., Christian school will not complete the academic year in their facility, where seven people died in a March 27 mass…
‘Jesus is near, and the ambulance is on its way’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Josh Kasinger lived in Houston for 16 years. He gained plenty of experience helping after hurricanes. But the disaster he experienced…
Across the Nation: Community youth programs in Houston 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…
