2017 The year in quotes
"When I compare it to eternity, it's really not that long at all." — Lucinda Wilson, Texas inmate, serving a life sentence after being baptized…
Archive: Dec 2017
Voices only: Happy New Year!
Welcome to Voices only. This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the web.…
Not just another ‘Why I left the Church of Christ’ book
Editor’s note: In 2018 we celebrate 75 years of The Christian Chronicle. This month, Tom Olbricht reviews the memoir of a former Chronicle editor. We…
Editorial: In 2018, who are the Churches of Christ?
“Do you worship with a Church of Christ?” “No, I go to a non-denominational church.” That’s the response we heard over and over as we…
In an age of male misconduct, a mother speaks for chivalry
Revelations about the inappropriate behavior of powerful men dominate the news these days. As parents, this is an opportune time for us to intentionally train…
A challenge for 2018
I relish the coming of a new year, even if I cannot anticipate what the time will bring. This past year was amazing, with many unexpected…
In 2017, these Christians demonstrated faith, hope and love
I am blessed. As chief correspondent for The Christian Chronicle, I am privileged to tell the stories of Christians living out their faith — often under difficult…
Q&A: Christian university leaders on recruiting students in a declining fellowship
Since 2000, Christian universities associated with Churches of Christ have seen a 51 percent decline in students who identify with the fellowship, an annual survey…
‘This is not a ‘Church of Christ’-related challenge. This is the challenge of higher education’
HENDERSON, Tenn. — We need to be asking, “What environment do we want our children to live in while at college?” If you have a…
Christian higher ed challenges: Parents of college freshmen weigh in
Question: The number of freshmen from Churches of Christ enrolled at Christian universities associated with our fellowship keeps shrinking. Why do you think that is?…
