From the Publisher

Is There a Vision?

by Christian Standard | 2 May, 2025 | From the Publisher

Reading Time: 3 minutes

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.

Is There a Leader?

by Jerry Harris | 2 March, 2025 | Columns, From the Publisher, Jerry Harris

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Our ability to grow is directly related to our ability to endure pain. Leaders are change agents that move their church in the direction of growth, helping them to overcome the pain of it.

Thoughts on Leadership

by Christian Standard | 31 December, 2024 | Columns, From the Publisher

Reading Time: 6 minutes

There’s no shortage of people wearing the leadership badge, but are they true leaders? Without a leader casting a vision, a church can find itself in turbulent waters.

Mary In the Middle of the Mess

by Christian Standard | 31 October, 2024 | Columns, From the Publisher

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Thankfulness and gratitude are choices, and Mary demonstrated great strength in making her choices, which must have been at least one reason why God favored her. Thankfulness and gratitude are choices for us as well.

Re-becoming a Child of God

by Jerry Harris | 11 September, 2024 | Columns, From the Publisher

Reading Time: 4 minutes

What is a child of God? I certainly identified myself this way, but I defined it through my service and leadership in the church. But what happens when the titles are transferred? What happens when the gift set has no place to be plugged in? How can I be a child of God without the things that I’ve used to define me as one?