The January 2019 issue of Christian Standard centers on Fred David Gray and the church’s calling to pursue racial reconciliation, justice, and faithful Christian witness. Its feature article, “Interview with Fred Gray: Preacher, Lawyer, and Civil Rights Warrior,” introduces readers to one of the most important legal voices of the civil rights era. Gray reflects on his work alongside figures such as Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, and Martin Luther King Jr., while also explaining how his commitment to Christ and the church of Christ shaped his life and calling.
That emphasis continues across the issue through articles on building an integrated church and understanding the value of another person’s story in resolving racial conflict in the church. Together, these pieces make January 2019 a strong issue for readers interested in Christian leadership, racial unity, and the Restoration Movement’s role in public life. The issue also includes articles on church giving, missions, difficult people in ministry, the Restoration Movement’s past and future, abortion, and a debate on whether alcohol is truly a stumbling block.
This Christian Standard issue offers a thoughtful combination of history, ministry practice, and biblical reflection. Readers looking for an Interview with Fred Gray will also find wider conversations about reconciliation, integrated congregations, and how churches can better reflect the kingdom of God across racial and cultural lines. It is a valuable issue for pastors, church leaders, and readers seeking faithful responses to justice, unity, and ministry in contemporary church life.
