Around the World: Caribbean baptisms, needed supplies in South America and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
Archive: Feb 2023
‘God is crying with us’
Days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated communities in Turkey and Syria, Christians gathered at the Antalya Bible Church for an evening of prayer. As they…
Bible conferences, Love’s Travel Stops and time on the road with Dad
HENDERSON, Tenn. — I love road trips. Except for all the driving. And the long days on the highway. And the would-be NASCAR stars weaving…
God answers prayers — Keith Johanson experiences a miracle
'It’s amazing. I went from a horror movie to a Hallmark ending, in 14 hours.” Keith Johanson was recalling the “miracle” he witnessed Jan. 29…
‘Very humble’ Christian named head coach of NFL’s Texans
The Houston Texans have a new head coach, and the city’s oldest Black church has a returning member. DeMeco Ryans is back with the Texans…
‘Mr. ACU,’ Bob Hunter, dies at 94
Robert D. “Bob” Hunter, a Texas politician and an alumnus and administrator of Abilene Christian University — which is associated with Churches of Christ —…
‘A giant among giants’
Franklin Florence moved to Rochester, N.Y., in 1959 to serve as full-time minister for the Reynolds Street Church of Christ. More than 60 years later…
Faulkner University’s ninth president ‘doubling down’ on Christian mission
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “In the beginning.” Faulkner University President Mitch Henry began his inaugural address with those familiar first words of the Bible before reading…
Building up the kingdom — one small, rural church at a time
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Matthew Morine’s friends in ministry keep quitting. The job, tough in normal times, became insurmountable during the pandemic. “It’s not because…
