November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
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Megachurches and Other Churches: The 2012 List
Explore Christian Standard's 2012 megachurch list, featuring 63 megachurches, 67 emerging megachurches, and attendance information for 214 additional large and medium-size churches. Download the annual chart for a…
Megachurches by the Numbers
Explore 2012 megachurch statistics from a survey of 344 churches, including attendance, growth, baptisms, giving, spending, and debt. See how megachurches and emerging megachurches compared across key ministry…
Milligan Students Provide a “Ministry of Justice”
Milligan College students put service into action through free tax preparation, helping low-income residents save money while demonstrating what Dr. Harold Branstrator calls a “ministry of justice.”
Focusing on Good Deeds to Meet Needs
After completing more than 75,000 hours of community service, Mount Gilead Christian Church opened MG House, a community outreach center dedicated to meeting practical needs through service, partnerships,…
Changing Church Culture
Changing church culture takes more than new programs. Jim Powell explains how healthy congregational values, intentional leadership, and a renewed commitment to outreach can transform a struggling church…
How Do We Get Busy People to Show Up?
How can small group leaders encourage busy people to show up? Michael C. Mack shares seven practical principles for building commitment, meaningful relationships, shared ownership, and spiritually healthy…
Interview with Jon Keck
Jon Keck discusses First Christian Church in Decatur, Illinois, sharing its Restoration Movement heritage, departure from the Disciples of Christ, approach to baptism, and commitment to biblical teaching…
Downloads
Explore Christian Standard downloads for church leaders, teachers, and Bible students, including practical resources on ministerial hiring, ordination, baptism, Calvinism, communion, and the Restoration Movement.
2|42 Brightens Region by Offering Arts, Sports, and Children’s Programming
2|42 Community Church in Brighton, Michigan, expands its community outreach with a renovated athletic facility, children's programming, sports, and a new School for the Arts offering music, drama,…
Arts Guilds Featured
Forefront Church in New York City brings artists together through creative guilds for songwriters, filmmakers, designers, and other professionals, fostering collaboration, developing creative skills, and building relationships beyond…
A Great Group Is More than a Huddle
A healthy small group does more than meet. Michael C. Mack challenges groups to move beyond their comfort zones, serve together, strengthen relationships, and make a lasting impact…
Neighboring Churches
What if Christians became known as the best neighbors in their communities? Brian Mavis explores how loving our literal neighbors can strengthen relationships, inspire local churches, and transform…
Time to Change
A frustrating Daylight Savings Time experience reminds Mark A. Taylor that change is rarely comfortable. But when churches embrace new approaches, they can make room for growth and…
Ten Tips for Making Your Groups Less Scary
Small groups can feel intimidating to newcomers. Michael C. Mack offers 10 practical tips for creating welcoming, authentic, and enjoyable gatherings that help new members feel comfortable and…
Drive-through Prayer Draws Traffic
Centerpointe Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, welcomes 20 to 30 cars each month for drive-through prayer, offering personal encouragement and ongoing prayer support to people throughout the community.
