Leaders in Christian Service nominations
Christian Standard is inviting readers to nominate men and women whose lives show clear Christian character and visible service. In partnership with Standard Publishing, Milligan College, and Youth in Ministry, these recognitions highlight leaders others are already following in meaningful ways.
- Nominations are open for Leaders in Christian Service and a new student recognition.
- Criteria focus on Christian character, leadership example, and service in church and community.
- Nominations must be received by April 1, with recognition at the North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati.
By Mark A. Taylor
We talk often in CHRISTIAN STANDARD about Christian leaders. But who is a leader? In simplest terms, a leader is someone others follow, which means most local churches have a score of leaders not listed as such. (It often also means some called “leader” donโt qualify for the label, but thatโs another editorial!)
Weโre looking for leaders to name in a recognition Standard Publishing is cosponsoring with Milligan College and Youth in Ministry. The Leaders in Christian Service campaign and Student Servant-Leadership Recognition demonstrate what a leader is.
Sometimes an example is the best way to understand what a word means. Thatโs especially true when it comes to Christian leaders. When you look at the lives and accomplishments of those named Leaders in Christian Service, you canโt question that these award-winners deserve the title.
Why these recognitions matter
Standard and Milligan College have worked together on this project for several years. Time after time weโre thrilled at the stories of those named. These are people others are following in many areas of endeavor: medicine, law, education, business, ministry. Their distinctive, however, is the example of Christian service they offer; each is a model challenging all of us to spend more energy in the service of others.
How to nominate
Readers of Christian Standard know the leaders who should be recognized this year. Now is the time to nominate them. The criteria are simple:
- Excellence in Christian character
- Strong Christian example shown by their leadership
- Evidence of Christian service in the church and the community.
You can find more details in our news story in this weekโs issue and at www.milligan.edu/nacc/lcs/.
This year, for the first time, a parallel recognition, sponsored by Youth in Ministry, is open to teenagers who also demonstrate the above qualities. For more information about the student program, go to www.youthinministry.org and click on the “Student Servant-Leadership Recognition” link.
Those named in both categories will be recognized during this summerโs North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati.
They will be notified late in April.
Nominations must be received by April 1. Find nomination forms for each recognition at the above Web sites. Do it this week!
Nurturing leaders is central to the mission of this magazine. Nothing encourages leaders more than to see the lives and hear the stories of other outstanding leaders. As you nominate Christian leaders for these recognitions, you will not only help recognize their service; youโll also help us challenge many others to Christian service that makes a difference.
Author: Mark A. Taylor
Mark A. Taylor, who served as Christian Standard editor from 2003 to 2017, retired in June 2017 after almost 41 years with Standard Publishing (Christian Standard Media).
