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Write Sermons for the Ear, Not for the Eye

Preaching is a living transaction between the preacher and those who are listening; the words we speak must represent that truth. So, when you sit down to prepare…

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

The Power of the Pulpit

The power of the pulpit resides neither in physical furnishings nor in preachers themselves, but in the Holy Spirit who empowers his servants to proclaim God’s timeless truth.

Christian Standard · August 18, 2025
Church & Ministry

How Should We Respond to the Never-Ending News Cycle?

In a culture filled with bad news, may God give us wisdom to lead graciously and share boldly the good news of Christ.

Christian Standard · July 8, 2025
Church & Ministry

Preaching with Your Own Voice

We all want to be great preachers. But being a great preacher is not nearly as important as presenting a great God with your own unique voice.

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

The Leader and Spiritual Warfare

There is a battle raging! The fight is all around us, a fight that influences each of us as leaders in the church. The enemy is real, powerful,…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

Are You Passionate About Your Vision?

Still healthy, somewhat effective, and obedient to a fault, many churches have lost the passionate vision they once had. Vision has been replaced by tradition, and passion by…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

What I’ve Learned from Flannery O’Connor about Preaching and Ministry

After reading the letters of Flannery O'Connor, Jeff Dye shares what he has learned about preaching, ministry, and life.

Christian Standard · May 6, 2025
Church & Ministry

Unbeknownst to Me

Even when your efforts are unbeknownst to others, the Lord knows. “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him…

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

How Important Is Theology for Your Church … Really?

RENEW.org is offering a Certificate in Theology (CIT) program that can offer transfer credits to students who desire to pursue Bible college or university degrees.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

Is There a Vision?

People need to experience purpose in their relationship with Christ and effective leaders must set goals that reflect their vision for the church in creating that purpose.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

The Power of Preaching Comes from God

We need to let God control the message. The power in preaching doesn’t come from the packaging or presentation, it comes from God.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
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Leading Well in Ministry: Planning for a Lifetime of Service

You’ve spent your life serving others. You deserve someone who can serve your financial and retirement needs equally as well, so that you can continue to seek first…

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

Small Churches, Great Impact

Smaller churches are everywhere, from densely populated urban areas to the suburbs, to tiny communities at rural crossroads. With smaller churches distributed so widely across the country, they…

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

Elders Leading on a Mission

Every local church is on a mission, but when mission drift occurs, the church’s elders must make a course correction.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Miscellaneous

Campus Ministries Demonstrate Unity

Amid the campus ministries of the Churches of Christ and the Independent Christian Churches, a story of restoration, renewal, and unity has unfolded.

Christian Standard · April 29, 2025
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