Church Leadership

New Book for Wives of Elders (Plus News Briefs)

Briefs from e2:effective elders, churches in Ohio and North Carolina, Ozark Christian College, Kentucky Christian University, and Milligan University. Also, a new student edition of the Core 52…

Help for a Fledgling Preacher

Twenty years or so after stepping down as editor of Christian Standard, Edwin Hayden penned this reminiscence of four gentlemen who had helped and encouraged him during his…

May 9 | Application

It’s inspiring when leaders make the effort to understand the real-world challenges their followers face. And it’s demoralizing when leaders refuse to do so—or worse, when leaders consider…

Great Sermons and Being Near to God

Every preacher has his own process for writing a sermon. But there’s another preparation that needs to happen in private . . .

Would You Choose This Man as Your Minister?

Our “pulpit was empty.” In the jargon of our church that meant that our professional orator in residence had left us for greener pastures and we were on…

New Resource Helps Churches and Ministers Find the Right Match

A minister transition is a challenging time for a church . . . and the process is not easy on ministers either. Find Your Next Minister/Ministry is a…

After 35 Years, John Wagner’s Ministry Path Leads Back Home

If you’d told John Wagner years ago he would end up leading the church he grew up attending—First Christian Church in Union, Mo.—he never would have believed you.

Trustworthy Church Leadership

How to Preach with Biblical Authority

Longtime Pastor Pairs Ministry with Sports PA Announcing Gigs

Mike Gillespie, who has served 55 years as a pastor, has also been the PA announcer for more than 4,000 high school and college sporting events.

Integrity On Purpose

By Ron Clark, executive director of Kairos Church Planting — Reading and signing an Ethical Conduct Agreement or Covenant before a church not only serves as an encouragement…

COVID-19, Elders, and Forgiveness

Interview with Kadi Cole: How to Develop Female Leaders in the Church

Longtime Sheriff in Ohio to Focus on Ministry During Retirement

Elliott Library ‘Cornerstone’ Laid

Three Bibles of historical significance to Cincinnati Christian University were the first books place on the shelves during relocation of the George Mark Elliott Library.