November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
News & Updates
News & Updates delivers timely reporting and important announcements relevant to church leaders and the Restoration Movement community. Explore articles covering ministry developments, events, organizational news, and updates that impact churches, leaders, and readers of The Christian Standard. You’ll find information on conferences, initiatives, partnerships, and significant stories shaping the life of the church today. Check back regularly to stay informed and connected to what’s happening across the movement and within The Christian Standard network.
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Kevin Dooley, Missionary and Global Ministry Leader, Dies at 65
Kevin Brian Dooley, longtime missionary and international missions leader, died October 18 at age 65. His decades of service included leadership with FAME, Central India Christian Mission, and…
John C. Samples, Longtime Minister and Christian Leader, Dies at 93
John C. Samples, longtime minister and former Standard Publishing leader, died at 93 after more than six decades of Christian service, including 27 years with East 91st Street…
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Christian Relief Efforts Bring Help and Hope after Devastating Nepal Flood
Christian relief organizations are responding after catastrophic flooding devastated communities in central Nepal, providing food, water, shelter, health supplies, prayer, and long-term recovery assistance to survivors.
The Transformation of Christian Standard
Christian Standard’s new website aims to serve the whole Restoration Movement by making ministries, churches, archives, podcasts, resources, and decades of content more visible, searchable, and connected.
Influential Christian Leader Russell Johnson Passes Away
Russell Johnson, a longtime minister, missionary leader, and humanitarian, died August 22, 2026, after decades of service through local church leadership, international missions, and leadership development.
Lincoln Christian University Officially Closed – But the Work Goes On
Lincoln Christian University has closed its doors for the final time. Lincoln Christian Institute will continue to serve churches under the leadership of Silas McCormick.
The International Conference On Missions Announces New Executive Director
ICOM has announced Rob Maupin as its next Executive Director, succeeding David Empson after 25 years of leadership. Maupin will begin as transitional director April 1 and assume…
THE ANTIDOTE TO “SAD”-NESS
Doug Redford contrasts Seasonal Affective Disorder with “Sin’s Affective Disorder,” tracing darkness back to Eden and pointing to Jesus as the Light. Communion each Lord’s Day restores spiritual…
Bearing The Standard of The Movement for 160 Years
The year 2026 marks Christian Standard’s 160th anniversary, underscoring our long history and deep connection with The Restoration Movement.
GNPI Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry
Good News Productions, International (GNPI) has reached the half-century mark for using media and technology to share the gospel around the world and empower other Christians to do…
Christian Heritage Month Sparks a Wave of Faith and Unity Across North America
On December 6, 2025, believers from every denomination will gather in Toronto for a landmark Christian Heritage Month Unity Event—an evening of worship, testimony, and fellowship celebrating Jesus…
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