Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson, senior minister at The Creek in Indianapolis, Indiana, talks with editor Mark A. Taylor about the unique DNA at that church and the importance of combining compassion with testimony as we make friends with those who aren”t Christians. See the exclusive interview here.
Recent postings: A director of campus ministry is needed at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Stillwater (Pa.) Christian Church is looking for both a lead pastor and a youth pastor. Lexington (Ohio) Church of Christ is seeking a full-time senior minister. Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon, Pa., needs a full-time worship minister. Lycoming Christian Church in Linden, Pa., is seeking a minister of children, youth, and young adults. Michigan City (Ind.) Christian Church needs a senior minister. And more . . .
By taking these symbols of Jesus’ body and blood, we announce we believe there really was a Jesus, and he really did die for us and carried all our sins down to a grave . . .
Southeast Christian Church’s “Purpose in Pandemics” is a documentary that follows the response of the church to pandemics throughout history. The “Purpose in Pandemics” website also includes a study guide for small groups and individuals.
In Orchard Group’s 2020-2021 Report, president/CEO Brent Storms shared these “7 Reasons to Back Church Planters” . . .
I soaked up Sam Stone’s wit and wisdom during our lunches together. Afterward, I’d take notes about our conversations. After hearing of his passing, inspired by his wordsmithing, I felt compelled to share just a small part of his story.
In memory and appreciation of our former editor, Sam E. Stone, who died early this week, we share this 2011 column from Christian Standard’s archives in which Sam discussed four Scripture verses significant to his life.
Mark A. Taylor shares memories of his colleague, teacher, and friend, Sam E. Stone. Sam, who was Christian Standard’s longest-serving editor, died on Monday.
Church leaders are invited to participate in our annual church survey. We will be collecting data from churches of all sizes through Monday, Jan. 25.
Three Bibles of historical significance to Cincinnati Christian University were the first books place on the shelves during relocation of the George Mark Elliott Library.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw in minority groups’ struggles for social equality in America a parallel with Israel’s bondage in Egypt. King envisioned God’s goodness would deliver the U.S. from the evil of segregation.
Since I first enrolled at Ozark Christian College, Mark Scott has been my kingdom hero, and I’m not the only young preacher Mark has shaped. Over his 35 years at OCC, Mark has inspired generations of students.
“All the Standard asks is the opportunity to serve, and it yearns to render in 1921 the greatest, finest, and best service of its history. . . .”
In its first full year, the Christian Church Leadership Foundation has accomplished much to ensure Christian education and resources would continue to be available to people in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Items from Timber Lake Christian Church (Moberly, Mo.), Choateville Christian Church (Frankfort, Ky.), Johnson University, and more.
Victor Knowles recommends you ask yourself these questions as you preach or prepare to preach.
An arson fire early Saturday morning seriously damaged Mattoon (Ill.) Christian Church. No one was injured.
And now, part 2 of John L. Morrison’s series on Alexander Campbell from 1967.
If I were counseling an aspiring young preacher fresh out of Bible college or seminary, champing at the bit to lead in the church, I would offer these three bits of advice.
By Ben Merold
As I think about Marshall Leggett, who passed away on March 2 at age 90, two personal experiences keep coming to my mind . . .
When the Powell quintuplets were born in 2001, all of Kentucky celebrated, including Southeast Christian Church, where the Powells are longtime members. Now the quints are 18 and are all headed to the same university.
When the COVID-19 crisis eases, I anticipate that reentry is going to be harder than some people think. Churches, especially, need to prepare for this.
Church planter and minister Brent Bramer shares a memory from childhood of a family tradition that took place on Christmas Eve.
Matt Branum, a church planter and minister, tells the story of a Christmas that turned out to be both a last and a first.
Pino Neglia, a missionary to Italy and Albania, describes 4 lessons he learned in a train station in Rome at Christmas.
Dr. Sara Fudge shares a Christmas memory about a time spent with her brother who had been away as a soldier in the Vietnam War.
A few exciting things that are happening with Christian Standard that you should know about.
EVERY CHURCH is called to be “enlisters,” “equippers” and “encouragers.” We know this through the New Testament Scripture. Being “equipper links” instead of “dead end links” was taught in every theology, missions and church growth class at Hope International University when I attended back in the 1970s when it was still Pacific Christian College. There is nothing new, unique or sensational about this.
And we’ve known that “love” (compassion) has been the great credibility builder for the gospel since Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13. Every church and every Christian is called through the word to spread the gospel through relationships built in love. This is theology of ministry 101 stuff. One need not appeal to some sort of mystical subjective revelation of the Holy Spirit to come to this conclusion. The Holy Spirit never communicated in that way.