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An Interview with Mel McGowan

Mel McGowan speaks with Christian Standard contributing editor Jennifer Johnson about how thoughtful church building design can help congregations tell the gospel story to the communities they serve.

“You Choose”

Bobby Wallace shares how a campus minister's challenge changed his direction, leading him through spiritual growth, Bible college, and a call to plant a church near Raleigh, North…

City Planning

Jennifer Johnson explores the renewed interest in urban ministry and church planting, drawing on Kendi Howells Douglas's insights into Restoration Movement history and the opportunities cities offer future…

July Ministry Ideas

Discover three July church outreach ideas from Michael C. Mack: visit lonely neighbors, serve free hot dogs, and organize friendship-building activities that connect people across cultures and strengthen…

The Look, Smell, and Feel of Healthy Multiethnic Ministry

Adrian Wallace explains how Broadway Christian Church partnered with Lexington organizations to strengthen inner-city ministry, develop diverse leadership, serve neighborhood youth, and build relationships that support reconciliation and…

Small Church, Big Vision

Matthew McGue shares how One Church in Jackson, Mississippi, combined multiethnic church planting with community outreach through its HOPE Truck, building relationships with apartment-dwelling families and local leaders.

Intentional Church Planting

Mike Goldsworthy shares how Parkcrest Christian Church responded to Long Beach's changing demographics through multiethnic church planting, intentional leadership development, and partnerships that helped establish diverse new congregations.

Three Ways Churches Can Address Biblical Skepticism

Responding to Barna research on declining Bible engagement, Mark A. Taylor offers three practical ways churches can strengthen Scripture teaching, evaluate biblical literacy, and equip leaders to model…