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Nurturing: Succession Planning for Children’s Ministry, Building a Future-Ready Team

by Christian Standard | 1 January, 2026 | Features, Sponsored Content

Reading Time: 4 minutes

A healthy children’s ministry should thrive even when its primary leader isn’t in the room. That’s why succession planning is essential.

Thriving: The Hit-By-A-Bus Principle

by Christian Standard | 1 January, 2026 | Features, Sponsored Content

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If you serve as an elder or staff member, it’s not just a theoretical question, it’s a vital one. Succession planning is one of the most important, but often most neglected, responsibilities of church leadership.

Compelling: Managing Three Key Emotions of Leadership Succession

by Christian Standard | 1 January, 2026 | Features, Sponsored Content

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Over time I learned that, while emotions shouldn’t be the dominant voice in my life, understanding them is a wise choice for my life.

The Solomon Foundation: An Example of Wise Succession

by Christian Standard | 1 January, 2026 | Features, Sponsored Content

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Joshua Means will succeed Doug Crozier as CEO of the Solomon Foundation.

Ministry Is About Relationships

by Christian Standard | 6 November, 2025 | Sponsored Content

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At The Solomon Foundation, we believe that ministry is all about relationships. We invest in them with both individuals and with churches. We have no desire to be your bank; we want to be your ministry partner.

The Solomon Foundation: A Ministry Partner for Restoration Movement Churches

by Christian Standard | 3 September, 2025 | Sponsored Content

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Our distinctives as a movement come from Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17. In that prayer, Jesus prayed that his Father would protect and direct his disciples into three things: truth, unity, and evangelism.

Catch the Wind: Rediscovering Dependence on the Holy Spirit

by Christian Standard | 3 July, 2025 | Sponsored Content, Features

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This year’s Spire Conference hosted at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky on September 23-25 will focus on yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit.

What Kind of Church Is This?: One That Is Independent & Connected

by Christian Standard | 3 July, 2025 | Features, Sponsored Content

Reading Time: 5 minutes

The Solomon Foundation is a great illustration of interdependence! We receive investments and put that money to work to build churches—to build the kingdom—all while giving a great return on that investment!