A time to praise the stellar work of my colleagues
BETHESDA, Md. — The sun hasn’t risen yet as I type this. It’s still early at the Washington, D.C.-area hotel where I’m staying. I’m attending…
Archive: Mar 2022
Candice McQueen inaugurated at Lipscomb University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A solitary bell tolled 13 times, once for each decade of Lipscomb University’s history, as black-and-white photos of its past presidents appeared…
Church closing trend began before COVID-19
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When the Ragsdale Church of Christ closed its doors on March 6, it joined hundreds of other congregations nationwide that have ceased…
A final song, a familiar end
#12 — Amazing Grace “When we’ve been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when…
Special project: Where have all the churches gone?
Introduction • Where have all the churches gone?: Christian Chronicle undertakes a project to uncover what happens when church buildings close. Published March 1, 2022.…
Oklahoma Christian University’s firing of longtime professor sparks controversy
On March 7, Oklahoma Christian University fired Michael O’Keefe, a tenured graphic design professor who taught at the university for 41 years. O’Keefe and his…
God is near to the brokenhearted
God, are you here? The Milky Way, the stars and their constellations seemed so vibrant in the wide open night sky. “Are you here?” It…
Church growth seminar promoted by Eugene Lawton proceeds, even after his death
NEWARK, N.J. — For the last 44 years, evangelist Charlie E. McClendon has traveled from Jacksonville, Fla., to the Newark Church of Christ to preach…
Christians across US find ways to support Ukraine
As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, many American Christians are trying to help in any way they can, whether through prayer, donations or housing…
Faulkner University awarded $4.25 million in grants to support Black students
Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala., has been awarded two grants meant to bolster opportunities for low-income and African American students, the university has announced. The…
