The Christian Chronicle presents first Norton Colloquium
Howard Norton
Join The Christian Chronicle at Inspire: the 101st Harding Lectureship as we honor the life and legacy of our former editor Howard Norton.
Brother Norton had a passion for the Lord’s church, and the Chronicle seeks to continue his call for dialogue focused on the health of the fellowship, global missions and the growth of Churches of Christ globally.
In our first Norton Colloquium, we offer three sessions featuring panels of dedicated Christian journalists, scholars and ministers.
Funds for the Colloquium come from our new Norton Endowment. Learn more about the endowment and how to contribute here.
All classes begin at 11 a.m. in McInteer 145 on the campus of Harding University in Searcy, Ark.
Carl Royster
Monday, Sept. 30: The present and future of Churches of Christ
What do Churches of Christ in the U.S. look like in a post-pandemic world? We know many churches are closing, and anecdotes point to a decline. But what are the real numbers and what do they tell us?
We introduce the Church Research Council, an initiative of 21st Century Christian, Heritage21 and The Christian Chronicle to present accurate, statistical data for a realistic picture of our congregations.
• Carl Royster, co-manager, 21st Century Christian Inc.
• Stan Granberg, trustee and founding member, Heritage21.
• Erik Tryggestad, president and CEO, The Christian Chronicle (moderator).
Orpheus J. Heyward leads a roundtable discussion of “Church Music and Church Growth” during the Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit in Atlanta in 2022.
Tuesday, Oct. 1: How Should We Talk About Politics? Or Should We?
As another contentious U.S. presidential election approaches, how should Christians respond in an increasingly divisive atmosphere?
• Jeremie Beller, opinions editor, The Christian Chronicle; and dean, Oklahoma Christian University College of Bible.
• Nathan Guy, preaching minister, West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Ark.
• Orpheus J. Heyward, senior minister, Renaissance Church of Christ in Atlanta.
• Patrick Odum, minister and elder, Northwest Church of Christ in Chicago.
• Bobby Ross Jr., editor-in-chief, The Christian Chronicle (moderator).
Erik Tryggestad interviews Zhenya Tochilkin, a Ukrainian minister and refugee, at the meeting place of a Church of Christ in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2022.
Wednesday, Oct. 2: Modern-day Josephs (and Josephines)
The Christian Chronicle staff shares inspiring stories from the people they’ve profiled around the world who demonstrate God’s providence and exemplify Joseph’s words to his brothers in Genesis 50:20: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
• Audrey Jackson, managing editor.
• Bobby Ross Jr., editor-in-chief.
• Sawmi Sektak, special projects manager.
• Erik Tryggestad, president and CEO.
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