Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, May 28, 1965 Page: 3 of 16
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Chicago Presents
of
has
Big Opportunity
For Christians
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shown.
Metropolitan Chicago, pre-
sents an opportunity and a chal-
lenge that is unparalleled in the
By James D. Clayton
Chronicle Midwest Editor
CHICAGO, Ill. (Special)—Chicago, the third largest
metropolitan area in the U.S. and the eighth in the
world, is undergoing a quiet revolution. Christians in
Chicago are awakening to the responsibility of evangeliz-
ing the city and on every hand renewed interest and
enthusiasm in planting the cause more firmly is being
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JAMES IT CLAYTON, min-
ister of the Northwest Church
of Christ in Chicago, serves
as editor of the Midwest Edi
tion of The Christian Chroni-
cle. He has coordinated the
work of gathering and prepar-
ing the materials for this
special issue on opportunities
for the church in Chicago-
land.
tians have opened their homes
to homeless children.
Churches of Christ are on the
march in Chicago! But only a
beginning has been made. Still
more ti an seven million souls
are waiting to hear of N e w -
Testament Christianity. As in
every large city, the future of
the church in part depends to a
great degree on the awareness
of the brotherhood toward evan-
gelising the cities.
When Jesus said “go into all
of the world,’‘ metropolitan
areas were included. Yet as one
of the documents in preparation
for the first meeting of the
World Council in 1MB declared,
‘There are three areas of our
world which the churches have
not ro-Uy penetrated. They are:
Hinduism, Islam, and the cul-
ture of modern cities.”
Can we of the Churches of
Christ pride ourselves in having
done better’ Christiana in met-
ropolitan Chicago are praying
and working that they will be
able to make a break-thr. >i.uh
world today. There are more 1
than seven million people in the I 1
area and not more than 10.000
members of churches of Christ |
who are faithful.
Since the establishment of the
church in Chicago many forces
have been at work to hinder
her growth. Strife' among
brethren, doctrinal problems,
desire for dominance, lack of
leadership and other problems
have all combined to keep the
few existing congregations small
and many others from ever be-
coming a reality.
But Christians in Chicago
are determined today as never
before to let nothing hinder
them in evangelizing the area
and helping evangelize the
world. Problems that once
were insurmountable are now
being solved. Every year sev-
eral hundred are baptized, and
as many more restored to faith-
fulness. Each year new congre-
gations are established and ol-
der ones come to life.
That is not to say that the
church in Chicago is free
problem:.. Doctrinal problems
that once plagued the area are
gone. Strife among brethren is
rapidly being replaced by love.
The problem of brotherhood co-
operation is the last major prob-
lem confronting the church in
Chicago.
Christians in Chicago are just
as dedicated to New Testament
concepts and are sacrificing just
as much for the cause of Christ
as Christians anywhere else in
the world. Leadership is being
developed. Capable elders serve
many congregations. Some of
the best Bible School teachers
in the brotherhood are found in
Chicago churches.
Pulpits are filled by some of
the moat faithful and dedicated
preachers in our church today.
Members are being motivated
in personal evangelism and al-
most every church has a
planned visitation program.
Christians are keenly aware of
their responsibility toward the
widows and orphans. Not only
are children supported in insti-
tutional homes but many Chris
Covering Activities
of Christians
Around the World
Section
NEWS
Index to
Special Issue
• History, P. 5
• Special Map, pp. 6-7
• Training Series. P. 8
• Brookfield Work, P. 10
• Teenage Work, P. 2
• Building Programs,
P. 3
• Shults-Lewis Home,
P. 10 —
International
★ Missions
★ Expansion
★ Evangelism
• Encampments, P. 4
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CHICAGO, THE THIRD LARGEST METROPOLITAN AREA in the U.S., is ex-
periencing renewed effort on the part of Christians to bring New Testament Chris-
tianity to the over eight million inhabitants. Several landmarks noticeable in this,
downtown scene are: Marina Towers, world famous apartment buildings; Wrigley
building; and the Merchandise Mart, world's largest commercial office building.
(Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune.) ' —
★Opportunity: Chicagoland
By tho Chronicle Editors
We are proud to present this special issue of The Chris-
tian Chronicle on the growth of the churches of Christ in the
Chicago area. The issue was planned and prepared by James
D. Clayton, editor of the midwest edition of The Christian
Chronicle. Clayton serves as minister for the Northwest Church
of Christ. He holds a B.A. degree from David Lipscomb, the
M.A. degree from Harding College and is a candidate for the
Ph.D. at the University of Chicago.
*
Other men in the Chicago area working with Clayton on
this issue were: Gene Robinson, Oliver Rogers. Jack Carter,
Jesse Clayton, Don Taylor, Hillard Story, Vernon Boyd, and
B.M. Lowery. The writer’s name appears with each story and
viewpoints expressed are his own. We of The Chronicle staff
wish to thank all who helped make this edition possible. We
present this special issue in hopes that it will inspire Chris-
tians in the Chicago area to greater zeal and encourage the
brotherhood to help evangelic the large metropolitan area of
our nation. See special map of Chicagoland and location of
Church buildings, p. 8 and p. 7.
Special Issue — Chicago and The Church
28' 1965 CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE
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Nichols, James W. & Sewell, James H. Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, May 28, 1965, newspaper, May 28, 1965; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1313228/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.