‘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…
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A Revelation (or two) at Freed-Hardeman
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Revelation is a New Testament book that a lot of us try to avoid. But within the apostle John’s visions of lions,…
Medicine as mission
PLANO, Texas — Many a bucket of chicken has graced the fellowship hall of the McDermott Road Church of Christ over the years. But it was…
For ministry training, Haitian makes a perilous journey to Port-au-Prince
It took 13 hours for Bertin Victor to travel from his home in Marigot, Haiti, to his country's troubled capital, Port-au-Prince, about 75 miles away.…
ACU rebuffs the left and the right in reaffirming its sexual stewardship policy
ABILENE, TEXAS — For students at Abilene Christian University, the debate over traditional vs. affirming views on same-sex relationships is not purely theological. It’s personal. Whether they…
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…
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…
