Organizations &amp; Events

Hoping to See You in Cincinnati!

By Mark A. Taylor Here at Standard Publishing we”re pleased to welcome the North American Christian Convention to our hometown. If you”re coming to Cincinnati in a few weeks, we hope to see you at our expansive, attractive display in the center of the convention”s exhibit hall. But, in addition to this, we are sponsoring several other opportunities to serve you and get acquainted that week. Tuesday, July 1, 8:30 a.m.: Restoration Heritage Tour Visit places where Restoration Movement history happened, including the site of the Campbell-Owen debate, the founding place of the American Christian Missionary Society, the sites

March 16, 2008

Why Go to a Christian College?

By Dusty Rubeck This article is no academic exercise for a college president to justify his vocation. At least not totally. You see, my 17-year-old daughter is a senior in high school and wrestling through her own decision about what college to attend next fall. My son is just two years behind her. Neither one is clear about what they want to do for their life vocations. Why go to Christian college? Answering this question is not simply an intellectual exercise for me. I”ve got skin in the game. Literally. GREAT VALUE Why go to Christian college? First of all,

March 16, 2008

Why Attend Christian College? 26 Schools Give Their Answer

By Staff Alberta Bible College Calgary, Alberta, Canada It”s not for everyone, but you might consider attending Alberta Bible College if: “¢ You enjoy learning in the way that you learn! To learn to ride a bicycle, you ride a bicycle. To learn to serve Christ, you serve Christ. Experiential learning at its best . . . without academic compromise . . . that”s ABC! About one-third of ABC grads successfully complete graduate programs, others “hit the ground running” in various ministry pursuits, and still others transfer into other programs, taking their ministry formation experience with them. “¢ You don”t

March 16, 2008

The Future of Christian Church Colleges

By John Derry For the past 20 years I”ve saved the annual Christian Standard issue that highlights enrollment statistics and recent developments in the colleges and universities of the Christian church. That file shows me just how much our schools have changed. We”ve expanded programs, added facilities, relocated to new campuses, changed names, and in some cases ceased to exist. Among the accredited colleges and universities of our fellowship, enrollment has increased more than 70 percent, with some institutions more than doubling in size since 1987. The most recent data for independent Christian church colleges indicates those schools now have

March 16, 2008

Christian Colleges, 2007-08 (chart)

By Staff Our annual chart provides attendance and faculty figures, income and expenditures,Â contact information, and more for 35 colleges affiliated with Christian church and church of Christ. Click here to download the 2008 Christian College Chart

March 12, 2008

Interview with Justin Bilyeu

By Brad Dupray As a senior at Cincinnati Christian University, 22-year-old Justin Bilyeu is honing his leadership skills as captain of both the basketball and baseball teams and as a dormitory resident assistant. In his “spare time” he is a member of the golf team, too. More importantly, Justin is studying for ministry by pursuing a BA in biblical studies. Justin says, “Cincinnati has a preaching degree, but I chose the biblical studies route to go a little more in depth. I”ll use my summer internships to gain preaching experience.” Justin grew up at the Okolona Christian Church in Louisville,

March 12, 2008

Why Attend a Christian College?

By Mark A. Taylor This week”s issue took me back to the time when my own son and daughter were choosing a college. My daughter attended an orientation session for new students in the spring before she started classes at a Christian college. The wife of the school”s president spoke to the parents and incoming students gathered there. “At this college,” she said, “we”re not here to undo everything you parents have established in 18 years of rearing your child.” About the same time a family friend and her daughter attended a freshman orientation weekend at the state school this

February 24, 2008

The 2008 World Convention: Program, Speakers, Registration

By Staff The 2008 World Convention is scheduled for July 30″“August 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. Here is some information about this year”s program, speakers, Bible study leaders, and how to register. THIS YEAR”S PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 9:30 am“”Registration opens 9 am”“noon””Half-day tour 9:30 am“”Global Leaders Forum 1″“4 pm“”Half-day tour 7″“9 pm“”Opening worship at the Nashville Convention Center (Cynthia Hale, speaker) 9:15 pm“”President”s Reception THURSDAY, JULY 31 7″“8 am“”Early worship at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel 9″“9:45 am“”Worship at the Nashville Convention Center 10:15″“11 am“”Bible study 11:15 am““5 pm“”Workshops 7″“9 pm“”Worship at the Nashville Convention Center (Bob Russell,

February 24, 2008

The World Convention: Christmas Truce or Reclaiming a Heritage?

By C. Robert Wetzel An extraordinary event occurred in the early days of the First World War. Fighting had begun in August 1914, and by Christmas opposing armies were mired in bitter trench warfare. In a segment of the battle line, British soldiers faced their German enemies in bitter cold. Both armies were in trenches knee-deep in mud. Already there had been more loss of life than anyone could have imagined before the war. But on that Christmas Eve the impossible happened. Quietly at first, voices called out from trenches on either side of the battle line. Soon men began

February 24, 2008

An Invitation from the World Convention”s Executive Director

By Jeff Weston This summer will be the first time in 16 years the World Convention has been conducted in the United States. But what is the World Convention? I am frequently asked that question even though it has been active within our churches for more than 77 years! FOUNDATIONAL PRECEPTS Many within our churches are unaware of some of our foundational precepts. Thomas Campbell, said, “The Church of Christ upon earth is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one,” while Barton W. Stone said, “Let the unity of Christians be our polar star.” These pioneers had read and reflected on the

February 24, 2008

Southern Hospitality at This Year”s World Convention

By Phil LeMaster If you are coming to Nashville, Tennessee, for the World Convention of Churches of Christ this summer (July 30″“August 3), prepare yourself for some real Southern hospitality””and much more. “Music City U.S.A.” is in the midst of an amazing period of growth and transition. As a result, Tennessee”s capital, situated on the beautiful Cumberland River, is fast becoming an exciting place to visit and a great place to live. Don”t take my word for it, however. The “Athens of the South” is getting rave reviews from far and wide that eclipse any prejudiced judgments from this relatively

February 20, 2008

The Possibilities”“and the Purposes”“of Staying Connected

By Mark A. Taylor CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s contributing editors met in January during the same week our staff finished this issue on the World Convention. Two quotes from that meeting stick in my memory as I write this column. “¢ “In 1995, the poorest 20 percent of the world shared just 1.4 percent of global income. The richest 20 percent of the world shared 85 percent of global income.” Those statistics came from Doug Priest, executive director of Christian Missionary Fellowship, and one of CHRISTIAN STANDARD”s contributing editors. He spoke during the first session of our retreat. His paper presented a

February 17, 2008

Living Dangerously: The 2008 North American Christian Convention

By T.C. “Cam” Huxford Living Dangerously is more than the theme of the 2008 North American Christian Convention. It”s also a vivid description of the commitment to Christ that has marked our movement for 200 years! One of the most inspiring calls to commitment in my life happened at the Southern Christian Youth Convention in 1974. Wayne Smith was preaching at Mount Carmel Christian Church in Atlanta. The worship center was packed with students from all over the South. Wayne told us about a gallant Christian leader who had recently died suddenly and unexpectedly. He told us about this man”s

February 17, 2008

2008 NACC Women”s Conference: The Best Part Is in the Middle

By Julie Gariss If you”ll excuse the pun, I”m a sucker for Tootsie Pops. Even though I will gladly risk a purple tongue for the melt-in-your-mouth, dribble-down-your-chin pleasure of the hard candy shell, it”s what is inside that round mound that truly excites my taste buds . . . chocolate! You just can”t beat finding a treasure inside of what is already considered a prize. The NACC has long been known as the prize of the Restoration churches””inspirational preaching, great fellowship, and motivational workshops. I will never forget the first one I attended back in the 1970s””I was literally moved

February 17, 2008

2008 NACC: Outside the Program

By Staff The convention program doesn”t contain all the opportunities for those who come to Cincinnati this summer. Below are just a few possibilities for fellowship, learning, inspiration, or fun: Before the Convention Reds Baseball Game (7:15 p.m. Monday) The Cincinnati Reds are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tickets are available at www.reds.com. Big Band Gospel Concert (7:30″“9:30 p.m. Monday) Ralph Carmichael introduces Big Band Gospel””a blend of the matchless message of God”s love with the sounds of swing. The Good Twins will open the evening. Whiz Kids Day (Tuesday morning) The NACC and CityCURE, a Cincinnati urban ministry (www.citycure.org), will

February 17, 2008

2008 NACC: Come See Cincinnati

By David H. Ray Among my greatest childhood memories are trips with my dad to attend the North American Christian Convention in cities across the nation. I confess, in the earliest years, my excitement was not so much about the convention as in getting to go to places I”d never been before. Though we took in most of the convention, Dad always allowed a little time to see the city, too. The NACC has always been more than just a convention. For many, it becomes a part of a family vacation. So I”m excited to invite you not only to

February 17, 2008

I Believe in the NACC!

By Various I first attended the NACC as the sponsor of a Bible Bowl team and I was glad for the opportunity the convention provided to challenge young people to become excited about getting into the Word. I next attended the NACC as a missionary on furlough and, after being out of the States for three years, was so blessed by being able to fellowship with people I hadn”t seen for some time. I was inspired by worshiping with thousands of other Christians. Then I attended the NACC as a representative of parachurch organizations and appreciated the opportunity the convention

February 13, 2008