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Expressions of Gratitude Mattered to God and His People in the Old Testament, and They Still Matter Today

Study Finds No Change in Senior Pastors Leaving Ministry, Despite COVID-19 Challenges

A comparison of Lifeway Research studies from 2015 and 2021 indicates that, despite the challenges of COVID-19, there has been virtually no change in the number of evangelical…

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Fellowship of Elders

A committee devoted to strengthening the elderships of our churches formed in 1942 and sponsored a series of columns in Christian Standard throughout 1943. As part of their…

Safe Parking Ministry Helps Segment of Homeless Population

Overlake Christian Church's Safe Parking Ministry—for people who don't have homes but do have cars—has been helping with the spiritual and material needs of this segment of the…

Three New Churches Launch (Plus News Briefs)

Three churches had their first official worship service on Sunday: Accelerate Church of Camden County, N.J., Beacon Christian Church of Derry, N.H., and Elevate Christian Church in Lexington,…

Where Have All the Deacons Gone? (Part 3 of 3)

Part 3 of 3: What the Bible Says About Deaconesses — The evidence is disputed, but I believe women did and do serve in this capacity—often without the…

Where Have All the Deacons Gone? (Part 2 or 3)

Part 2 of 3: Who to Select and How They Should Function — Four scriptural texts help shape our understanding . . .

Why Are Christian Leaders Falling?

Look After My Sheep . . . and You’re a Sheep Too!

The Pastor’s Most Rewarding Ministry

The High Call of Preaching

5 Ministry Lessons (to Save You from Heartache)

Elders Who Disciple: One Key to an Effective Church

Where Have All the Deacons Gone? (Part 1 of 3)

Part 1 of 3: What Deacons Are and Do — To some, the term "deacon" is a signpost of an outdated model of ministry. Let's reexamine the biblical…

Johnson U. Prof Rappels Down Building to Assist Single Moms

Johnson University Professor of New Testament Dr. Heather Gorman went “Over the Edge” Saturday—rappelling down a 16-story building—to help raise money for The Restoration House of East Tennessee.…