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Since 1866, Christian Standard has helped church leaders, Christians, and congregations think biblically, lead faithfully, and stay informed about issues affecting the church and its mission.## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://christianstandard.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.## Posts - [Preparing for the Bridegroom](https://christianstandard.com/2026/07/preparing-for-the-bridegroom/): John the Baptist’s joy as the friend of the bridegroom points believers toward Communion as a humble tribute to Christ and a hopeful anticipation of his return. - [Above All, Guard Your Heart: Leading With Integrity](https://christianstandard.com/2026/07/above-all-guard-your-heart-leading-with-integrity/): Leadership integrity begins with guarding the heart. This article reflects on Scripture, ministry experience, friendship, and spiritual formation as essential foundations for faithful leaders. - [Living Beneath the Line of Despair](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/living-beneath-the-line-of-despair/): Ecclesiastes confronts the search for meaning by showing how education, pleasure, possessions, and work fall short when life is viewed apart from God. - [Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Churches Join Relief Efforts](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-as-churches-join-relief-efforts/): After two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, missionaries Jorge and Diana Lugo reported deep losses among church families as relief efforts shift from rescue to long-term recovery. - [Think Discipleship](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/think-discipleship/): A reflection on Real Life Ministries, small groups, and how intentional leaders, relational environments, and reproducible processes can move people from spectators to mature disciple-makers. - [Antisemitism, Zionism, and Christianity Require Biblical Clarity](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/antisemitism-zionism-and-christianity-require-biblical-clarity/): A biblical response to antisemitism, Zionism, Israel, and Jewish history must begin with Scripture, confess Christian failures, and resist today’s resurgence of anti-Jewish hostility. - [AN OLD TESTAMENT GUIDE TO A NEW TESTAMENT SACRAMENT](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/an-old-testament-guide-to-a-new-testament-sacrament/): The Lord’s Supper invites believers to consecrate their lives to Christ, remembering his sacrifice and receiving assurance of forgiveness through his cleansing blood. - [A FEMINIST ARGUES OUR CULTURE OF SEXUAL LIBERATION HARMS WOMEN AND MOSTLY SERVES PRIVILEGED MEN](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/a-feminist-argues-our-culture-of-sexual-liberation-harms-women-and-mostly-serves-privileged-men/): Reflecting on Louise Perry’s critique of the sexual revolution, this article argues that Christian sexual ethics offer a higher, more humane vision rooted in flourishing, virtue, and love. - [HARD CORE CHRISTIANS](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/hard-core-christians/): As language changes and cultural meanings shift, Christians are called to be influenced by the Spirit and shaped by strong convictions, courage, self-control, and love. - [2025 Fast Facts](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/2025-fast-facts/): The 2025 Fast Facts compile worship attendance, year-over-year growth, baptisms, baptism ratios, giving-per-baptism, and key leadership benchmarks across church sizes. - [HEARTBROKEN](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/heartbroken/): Doug Redford reflects on the tin man, King David, and Jesus’ brokenness, inviting believers at Communion to cultivate hearts especially conscious of God. - [World Cup 2026 Gives Churches a Timely Opportunity for Hospitality and Witness](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/world-cup-2026-gives-churches-a-timely-opportunity-for-hospitality-and-witness/): The World Cup gives Christians a timely opportunity to root joyfully, compete graciously, practice hospitality, and share faith naturally with neighbors from every nation. - [Leading Children’s Ministry in an Age of Anxiety](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/leading-childrens-ministry-in-an-age-of-anxiety/): Children’s ministry leaders are serving kids carrying heavy burdens in an age of rising anxiety. Learn to recognize signs of hurt, create calmer ministry environments, respond with compassion, and care for caregivers with sustainable rhythms. - [LEARNING ABOUT FATHERHOOD FROM JESUS](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/learning-about-fatherhood-from-jesus/): David Faust reflects on Father’s Day by drawing practical lessons from Jesus’ teaching about the heavenly Father—calling dads to presence, protection, forgiveness, consistency, and restoration. - [ISSACHAR MEN: A DEVOTIONAL MODEL FOR FATHERS](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/issachar-men-a-devotional-model-for-fathers/): Ken Idleman calls Christian fathers and men to become modern Issachar men—spiritually mature leaders marked by humility, integrity, fidelity, sensitivity, and sacrificial leadership. - [Victor Glover: Faith, Influence, and a Legacy Beyond the Horizon](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/victor-glover-faith-influence-and-a-legacy-beyond-the-horizon/): Victor Glover’s story reflects historic achievement, faithful discipleship, and the integration of Christian conviction with vocation, leadership, and service beyond the horizon. - [Social Security 2032 and the Church’s Call to Care for an Aging America](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/social-security-2032-and-the-churchs-call-to-care-for-an-aging-america/): The Social Security 2032 headline is more than a policy story. It is a pastoral reminder for churches to prepare, teach stewardship, care for widows, and shepherd anxious families. - [When Faith and Anxiety Collide: A Call for Compassionate Mental Health Care in the Church](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/when-faith-and-anxiety-collide-a-call-for-compassionate-mental-health-care-in-the-church/): Anxiety often brings spiritual questions—and church stigma can deepen the struggle. Dr. Amanda Porter calls churches to reject shame, support leaders and congregants, and partner with mental health professionals for compassionate, informed care. - [RAPHA INTERNATIONAL AND OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PARTNER FOR CULTURE OF CARE PROGRAM](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/rapha-international-and-ozark-christian-college-partner-for-culture-of-care-program/): Rapha International and Ozark Christian College announced a Culture of Care partnership that will bring child protection training, survivor care resources, and ministry preparation tools to OCC’s campus in fall 2026. - [Favorite Verses, Part 2](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/favorite-verses-part-2/): David Faust shares favorite New Testament verses from the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, reminding readers that Scripture’s richness cannot be reduced to any single list. - [FRESH MEMORIES](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/fresh-memories/): Doug Redford connects Ken Burns’ World War II documentary to Communion, showing how the Lord’s Supper keeps believers’ memories of Christ’s sacrifice, victory, and return fresh. - [Keep Ministry Anxiety from Turning Unhealthy](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/keep-ministry-anxiety-from-turning-unhealthy/): Ministry leadership often comes with anxiety. Drawing from 1 Peter 5, Don Sanders reframes anxiety as a signal of serious calling and offers three practical habits—outside peers, exercise, and journaling—to keep it from becoming unhealthy. - [A Biblical View of UAPs, UFOs, Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/a-biblical-view-of-uaps-angels-demons-and-spiritual-warfare-biblical-view-of-uaps/): A biblical response to UAP speculation should affirm angels, demons, and spiritual warfare without turning unexplained phenomena into doctrine or fear-driven interpretation. - [Favorite Verses, Part 1](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/favorite-verses-part-1/): David Faust reflects on favorite Bible verses, the inspiration of all Scripture, and memorable Old Testament passages that highlight God’s blessing, faithfulness, justice, mercy, and call to humble obedience. - [Vital Signs: 2025 Annual Statistical Report pt. 2](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/vital-signs-2025-annual-statistical-report-pt-2/): Part 2 of the Vital Signs 2025 Annual Statistical Report covers ministers’ retirement confidence, multisite ministry trends, and what churches reported about giving, staffing, and mission investment. - [THE HERO GAP](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/the-hero-gap/): This Communion meditation contrasts human heroism with Christ’s saving work, reminding believers that Jesus does not merely extend life—he gives eternal life through his body and blood. - [ACTING AND THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/acting-and-the-spiritual-disciplines/): Eric Schansberg reflects on acting, identity, hypocrisy, and spiritual disciplines, considering when “pretending” deforms the soul—and when practice helps form Christlike character. - [No Matter Where You Serve the Lord, You Are Part of Something Really Big!](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/no-matter-where-you-serve-the-lord-you-are-part-of-something-really-big/): Ministry impact isn’t measured by numbers or applause. Wherever you serve, you’re part of God’s vast kingdom—spanning generations, cultures, and eternity—where the Lord honors faithful service. - [Alien Life and Christianity: What C.S. Lewis Can Teach Us](https://christianstandard.com/2026/06/alien-life-and-christianity-what-c-s-lewis-can-teach-us/): The possibility of alien life does not need to frighten Christians. C.S. Lewis helps believers think with imagination, humility, biblical faithfulness, and confidence that all creation belongs to Christ. - [Christianity and UAPs: curiosity without panic](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/navigating-christianity-and-uaps/): Unidentified anomalous phenomena raise real questions, but Christians need not panic or speculate. Scripture gives us a steady framework of creation, humility, discernment, and Christ’s lordship. - [Preaching to Broken Hearts](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/preaching-to-broken-hearts/): A hospital-room visit early in ministry shaped Chris Philbeck’s approach to preaching. He urges pastors to reflect God’s heart by preaching with clarity and compassion to weary, burdened, brokenhearted people. - [AI Companions and Christian Faith: How the Church Should Respond to Artificial Intimacy](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/ai-companions-and-christian-faith-how-the-church-should-respond-to-artificial-intimacy/): AI companions are reshaping friendship, romance, and sexual temptation. Christians need a faithful response rooted in embodied love, biblical holiness, real community, and gospel grace. - [Vital Signs: 2025 Annual Statistical Report pt. 1](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/vital-signs-2025-annual-statistical-report-pt-1/): Survey participation rebounded in 2025, providing stronger data on baptisms, worship attendance, and online viewing trends. The report also notes shifting in-person patterns and the aging profile of lead ministers, alongside encouraging signs of training pipelines. - [Going Steady](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/going-steady/): David Faust reflects on biblical steadfastness, urging believers, parents, workers, preachers, and elders to stand firm, stay faithful, and remain steady in an unstable world. - [Through the Lens of a Visitor](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/through-the-lens-of-a-visitor/): Terry Allcorn shares practical ways churches can welcome visitors well, from clear websites and signage to thoughtful explanations of Communion, offering, and follow-up. - [AN UNEQUAL EXCHANGE](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/an-unequal-exchange/): At the Lord’s table, believers exchange human brokenness for Christ’s divine wholeness, receiving forgiveness, peace, faith, healing, courage, grace, and completeness in him. - [When Political News Becomes Spiritual Formation](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/when-political-news-becomes-spiritual-formation/): Political news does more than inform Christians—it can form us. Here’s how churches can resist fear, outrage, contempt, and tribal identity while remaining faithful in public life. - [AI and Christianity: A Biblical Framework for Discernment](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/ai-and-christianity-a-biblical-framework-for-discernment/): Artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life and ministry. Christians need a biblical framework for using AI with wisdom, truthfulness, transparency, human dignity, and faithful discipleship. - [Signs of Revival](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/signs-of-revival/): What does real spiritual revival look like? Daniel Overdorf traces biblical signs of awakening—holy restlessness, renewed Scripture devotion, repentance, restored holiness, authentic worship, compassion, and mission—and calls the church to pray, “Revive us again, O Lord.” - [Are People Going Back to Church?](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/are-people-going-back-to-church/): Are people going back to church? From campus revivals to rising Bible engagement, Seth Bryant highlights research trends and offers practical steps churches can take to prepare for first-time and returning guests. - [It Doesn’t Take a Team](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/it-doesnt-take-a-team/): Erick Riddle reminds readers that teamwork matters, but salvation belongs to Christ alone—the one mediator who gave himself as a ransom for all. - [Obesity in the Church](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/obesity-in-the-church/): Tyler McKenzie explores obesity, body insecurity, and Christian stewardship, calling believers to recover a biblical theology of the body rooted in creation, self-control, and resurrection hope. - [Mad at Death](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/mad-at-death/): David Faust reflects on the sorrow and anger death brings, pointing readers to Jesus’ indignation at death and the promised glory that awaits believers. - [Helping the Next Generation Connect with Your Church Family](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/helping-the-next-generation-connect-with-your-church-family/): As Gen Z and Millennials return to church, Greg Swinney shares practical ways to welcome them—through authenticity, true belonging, and meaningful service—so the next generation can find family and purpose in Christ. - [Your Ministry Matters](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/your-ministry-matters/): In this Editor’s note, Shawn McMullen encourages church leaders—especially in small congregations—to remember that every faithful ministry matters. Prioritize personal holiness and depth with Christ, and trust God with the breadth of the impact. - [GREAT LAKES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND GO MINISTRIES CREATE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE MISSIONS](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/great-lakes-christian-college-and-go-ministries-create-partnership-to-promote-missions/): Great Lakes Christian College and GO Ministries signed an agreement creating new missions-focused pathways, including a semester study abroad option, a high school credit course tied to a short-term trip, and a U.S. college pathway for Dominican students. - [Playing a Difficult Role](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/playing-a-difficult-role/): Using the metaphor of “second fiddle,” this devotional highlights the quiet challenge of supportive roles. From Andrew to Barnabas, Scripture shows faithful servants who added harmony without seeking first-chair recognition. - [Do It Again, Lord](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/do-it-again-lord/): Habakkuk prayed for God to repeat his mighty deeds and remember mercy. This Communion meditation points us to Jesus’ one-time sacrifice—the bread and cup reminding us why he went to the cross. - [A MOTHER’S TREASURES](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/a-mothers-treasures/): Mary couldn’t preserve memories with journals or photos, but she “treasured up all these things” in her heart. Luke’s insight invites believers to remember Jesus through the memorial he gave: Communion. - [MINISTRY CONTINUES ON THE FORMER CAMPUS OF CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY](https://christianstandard.com/2026/05/ministry-continues-on-the-former-campus-of-cincinnati-christian-university/): After Cincinnati Christian University closed, the former Price Hill campus began a new chapter. 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Hairston: Central to the Struggle | Christian Standard, September 2018](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/andrew-j-hairston-central-to-the-struggle-christian-standard-september-2018/): The September 2018 Christian Standard issue features Andrew J. Hairston and explores racial reconciliation, urban ministry, church leadership, and gospel-centered unity. - [The Rural Issue | Christian Standard, October 2018](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-rural-issue-christian-standard-october-2018/): The October 2018 Christian Standard issue explores rural ministry, church leadership, outreach, disciple-making, and the unique challenges facing small-town churches. - [1 Man, 100 Years, Millions of People | Christian Standard, November 2018](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/1-man-100-years-millions-of-people-christian-standard-november-2018/): The November 2018 Christian Standard issue highlights J. Russell and Gertrude Morse, missions, evangelism, poverty ministry, and the church’s calling to go. - [Christmas at the Movies A Christmas Carol Christian Standard, December 2018](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/christmas-at-the-movies-a-christmas-carol-christian-standard-december-2018/): The December 2018 Christian Standard issue features Christmas at the Movies: A Christmas Carol, with articles on Christmas, hospitality, missions, and church leadership. - [He Is Fred David Gray | Christian Standard, January 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/he-is-fred-david-gray-christian-standard-january-2019/): The January 2019 Christian Standard issue features an Interview with Fred Gray and explores racial reconciliation, integrated churches, justice, and ministry. - [Generosity as Discipleship: Do Campaigns Still Work? | Christian Standard, February 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/generosity-as-discipleship-do-campaigns-still-work-christian-standard-february-2019/): The February 2019 Christian Standard issue examines generosity as discipleship, with practical articles on church finance, debt, stewardship, and long-term ministry funding. - [My Life Story . . . From Gang Member to Church Planter | Christian Standard, March 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/my-life-story-from-gang-member-to-church-planter-christian-standard-march-2019/): The March 2019 Christian Standard issue highlights transformation through Gonzalo Venegas’s story, church leadership articles, missions, and spiritual formation. - [Biblical Preaching | Christian Standard, April 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/biblical-preaching-christian-standard-april-2019/): Biblical Preaching | Christian Standard, April 2019 centers on Haddon Robinson, expository preaching, outreach, ministry practice, and faithful church leadership. - [Retired, But Not Done | Christian Standard, May 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/retired-but-not-done-christian-standard-may-2019/): Retired, But Not Done | Christian Standard, May 2019 highlights retired ministers, megachurch trends, discipleship, and stories of churches serving with purpose. - [The Bold Movement | Christian Standard, June 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-bold-movement-christian-standard-june-2019/): Christian Standard’s June 2019 issue explores The Bold Movement through articles on women’s discipleship, generation Z, next-generation ministry, and multigenerational faith. - [The Restoration Issue | Christian Standard, July 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-restoration-issue-christian-standard-july-2019/): Christian Standard’s July 2019 issue explores restoring New Testament Christianity through doctrine, biblical literacy, and leadership development across the Restoration Movement. - [Robert Coleman | Christian Standard, August 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/robert-coleman-christian-standard-august-2019/): Christian Standard’s August 2019 issue features a Robert Coleman interview and explores discipleship, Christian education, campus ministry, and church leadership. - [The Urban Challenge | Christian Standard, September 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-urban-challenge-christian-standard-september-2019/): Christian Standard’s September 2019 issue explores the urban challenge through church planting, neighborhood ministry, and stories of gospel work in cities across the United States. - [The Rural & Small Church Challenge | Christian Standard, October 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-rural-small-church-challenge-christian-standard-october-2019/): Christian Standard’s October 2019 issue explores the rural and small church challenge through research, ministry stories, and practical guidance for leaders, pastors, and congregations. - [To the Ends of the Earth | Christian Standard, November 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/to-the-ends-of-the-earth-christian-standard-november-2019/): Christian Standard’s November 2019 issue, To the Ends of the Earth, explores global missions through stories of Bible translation, church planting, and gospel work across six continents. - [Children’s Ministry | Christian Standard, December 2019](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/childrens-ministry-christian-standard-december-2019/): Christian Standard’s December 2019 issue focuses on children’s ministry, exploring curriculum, family discipleship, church practices, and Standard Publishing’s lasting influence. - [The Rules Have Changed | Christian Standard, January 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-rules-have-changed-christian-standard-january-2020/): Christian Standard’s January 2020 issue explores the business side of church through articles on fundraising, leadership, volunteers, evaluation, and church growth. - [Social Justice | Christian Standard, February 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/social-justice-christian-standard-february-2020/): Christian Standard’s February 2020 issue explores Matthew 25 and social justice through Bible teaching and ministry stories about poverty, sickness, counseling, generosity, and prison outreach. - [The New Testament Church in a High-Tech World | Christian Standard, March 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-new-testament-church-in-a-high-tech-world-christian-standard-march-2020/): Christian Standard’s March 2020 issue examines the New Testament church in a high-tech world, covering online campuses, mobile giving, social media, apps, and church websites. - [Resurrection | Christian Standard, April 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/resurrection-christian-standard-april-2020/): Resurrection is Christian Standard’s April 2020 issue, exploring Easter hope, eyewitness accounts, restoration, and the life-changing power of the risen Jesus. - [The Opportunities Right in Front of Us | Christian Standard, May 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-opportunities-right-in-front-of-us-christian-standard-may-2020/): The Opportunities Right in Front of Us is Christian Standard’s May 2020 issue on baptism, church growth, ministry leadership, and local church mission. - [The Future of the Restoration Movement | Christian Standard, June 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/the-future-of-the-restoration-movement-christian-standard-june-2020/): The Future of the Restoration Movement is Christian Standard’s June 2020 issue on renewal, unity, discipleship, church planting, and the movement’s ongoing mission. - [United in a Divided America Christian Standard, July 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/united-in-a-divided-america-christian-standard-july-2020/): United in a Divided America is Christian Standard’s July 2020 issue on church and politics, Christian unity, public witness, and faithful engagement in a divided culture. - [How Will They Believe in Him Whom They Have Not Heard? | Christian Standard, August 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/how-will-they-believe-in-him-whom-they-have-not-heard-christian-standard-august-2020/): How Will They Believe in Him Whom They Have Not Heard? is Christian Standard’s August 2020 issue on preaching, ministry training, Christian colleges, and sending future gospel workers. - [When You’re in the Pandemic: What Is the Cure? | Christian Standard, September 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/when-youre-in-the-pandemic-what-is-the-cure-christian-standard-september-2020/): When You’re in the Pandemic: What Is the Cure? is Christian Standard’s September 2020 issue on biblical crisis, God’s provision, church leadership, and faithful ministry in uncertain times. - [There’s No Going Back . . . or Maybe There Is | Christian Standard, October 2020](https://christianstandard.com/print-magazines/theres-no-going-back-or-maybe-there-is-christian-standard-october-2020/): There’s No Going Back . . . or Maybe There Is is Christian Standard’s October 2020 issue, exploring church leadership, reopening, digital ministry, and mission during COVID-19.## Podcasts - [Big Things from the Big Story](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/big-things-from-the-big-story/): Weekly Blue Starr Church podcast exploring big truths and major themes from the One Year Bible. - [e2 Effective Elders Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/e2-effective-elders-podcast/): E2 Effective Elders helps church leaders grow in biblical eldership with practical insights on governance, shepherding, and leadership development. - [Ministry & Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/ministry-podcast/): The Ministry & Podcast features Mike Edmisten and Heather Walton in biweekly Center for Church Leadership Network conversations on lament, endurance, and hope in ministry. - [The Current with Jayson French](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-current-with-jayson-french/): A Christ In Youth podcast hosted by Jayson French, offering Christian leadership conversations for pastors, ministry leaders, and disciple-makers. - [Listener’s Commentary Podcast with John Whittaker](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-listeners-commentary-with-john-whittaker/): An audio Bible teaching podcast from John Whittaker that walks listeners through books of the Old and New Testaments with clear, accessible commentary. - [Life on the West Side Nathan Guy](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/life-on-the-west-side-nathan-guy/): Life on the West Side is a weekly podcast from Nathan Guy featuring sermons, interviews, and faith-formation conversations rooted in the ministry of West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas. - [HOPE Network Leadership Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/hope-network-leadership-podcast/): HOPE Network Leadership Podcast offers hopeful insight and practical ideas for navigating the challenges of church leadership. - [The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-church-planting-podcast-with-greg-nettle/): The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle offers practical conversations, honest stories, and leadership insight for church planters and ministry leaders. - [The DHF Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-dhf-podcast/): The DHF Podcast is a twice-monthly show from Disciple Heritage Fellowship featuring conversations on church leadership, ministry life, missions, apologetics, and encouragement for pastors and church leaders. - [Acappella Musicianary](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/acappella-musicianary/): Acappella Musicianary is a weekly podcast hosted by Keith Lancaster that explores congregational singing, worship leadership, and the gospel-shaped practice of singing together. - [Relationship Radio: Marriage, Sex, Limerence & Avoiding Divorce](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/relationship-radio-marriage-sex-limerence-avoiding-divorce/): Relationship Radio is a weekly Marriage Helper podcast with Dr. Joe Beam and Kimberly Beam Holmes focused on marriage crisis, infidelity recovery, intimacy, communication, and reconciliation. - [Restoration Movement Conversations](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/restoration-movement-conversations/): Restoration Movement Conversations is a weekly podcast from Midwest Ministry Training featuring discussions on Bible, theology, ministry, and local church life. - [The Waypoint Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-waypoint-podcast/): The Waypoint Podcast from Waypoint Church Partners features conversations with church leaders about ministry, disciple making, leadership, and kingdom growth. - [Kingdom Culture with Reagan Grace Gibbs](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/kingdom-culture-with-reagan-grace-gibbs/): Reagan Grace Gibbs hosts a Gen Z-focused Christian podcast that tackles faith, culture, and current issues through a biblical lens. - [The Unscripted Podcast with Chris & Bob](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-unscripted-podcast-with-chris-bob/): Chris and Bob explore biblical topics and everyday faith conversations in an unscripted, discussion-based Christian podcast. - [Bible in Life with John Whittaker](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-bible-in-life-with-john-whittaker/): The Bible in Life with John Whittaker walks through Bible passages and shows listeners how to live them out in everyday life. - [Excel & Reflect with Garrett Bernethy](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/excel-reflect-with-garrett-bernethy/): Excel & Reflect is a Scripture-centered podcast by Garrett Bernethy that helps listeners slow down, meditate on biblical truth, and grow through thoughtful weekly reflection. - [The Thinking Kingdom Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-thinking-kingdom-podcast/): The Thinking Kingdom Podcast features Austin McCrickard and Nate Miller in Scripture-centered conversations designed to help listeners grow in faith and live as citizens of God’s kingdom. - [Road Trips-Navigating Life With Jesus](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/road-trips-navigating-life-with-jesus/): A Christian podcast for young adults that explores real-life issues, spiritual habits, and everyday discipleship through conversations centered on following Jesus. - [Supporting Sisters with Kim Chalmers](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/supporting-sisters-with-kim-chalmers/): A Christian women’s podcast hosted by Kim Chalmers that offers biblical encouragement and practical tools for caring for one another through life’s struggles. - [Just Bible No Fluff](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/just-bible-no-fluff/): A Christian women’s podcast from Katie Bell and Rings Truth offering direct Bible teaching, practical insight, and Scripture-centered encouragement without extra fluff. - [H.E.R. Podcast with Kristin Sampson](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/h-e-r-podcast-with-kristin-sampson/): A Christian women’s podcast from Kristin Sampson and Ministry League offering hope, encouragement, reflection, and practical conversations about faith, family, and personal growth. - [Bible & Prayer with Elijah Bell](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/bible-prayer-with-elijah-bell/): A short-form Christian podcast from Elijah Bell that pairs Scripture reading with prayer and practical encouragement for daily faith. - [The 412 Christian Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-412-christian-podcast/): A youth-focused Christian podcast from The 412 Christian Company featuring conversations about spiritual challenges, biblical teaching, and living boldly for Christ. - [The Paul Spurlin Show](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-paul-spurlin-show/): A weekly Christian podcast from Paul Spurlin and Ministry League featuring biblical encouragement, ministry insight, and practical conversations for everyday church life. - [Beautifully You with Laney Spurlin](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/beautifully-you-with-laney-spurlin/): A weekly Christian podcast from Laney Spurlin and Ministry League encouraging young women to use their God-given gifts, passions, and faith with purpose. - [Through the Eyes of Jesus Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/through-the-eyes-of-jesus-podcast/): Through The Eyes of Jesus Podcast is a Christian show hosted by Walker Howell and Isaiah Leininger, offering weekly conversations that examine worldly problems through a godly, Scripture-rooted perspective. - [WINSDAY Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/winsday-podcast/): WINSDAY Podcast is a Christian podcast hosted by Matt and Heather Jones that highlights small victories, positive living, and faith-centered encouragement for everyday life. - [Keeping Up With Jones: The Lonnie Jones Podcast Adventure](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/keeping-up-with-jones-the-lonnie-jones-podcast-adventure/): Keeping Up With Jones: The Lonnie Jones Podcast Adventure is a Christian podcast hosted by Lonnie Jones, blending personal stories, biblical reflection, and practical wisdom for everyday life. - [Okayest Youth Ministry Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/okayest-youth-ministry-podcast/): Okayest Youth Ministry Podcast is a Christian show from Okayest Youth Ministry featuring Michael Deese, Jeremy Crowe, and Hunter Puckett as they discuss youth and family ministry, leadership, and discipleship. - [The Straight Fire Podcast: Fresh Perspectives On Timeless Truths](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-straight-fire-podcast-fresh-perspectives-on-timeless-truths/): The Straight Fire Podcast is a Christian podcast from Ministry League Network offering candid, practical conversations about Scripture, discipleship, and everyday challenges, especially for younger believers seeking biblical truth in modern life. - [Playing With A Purpose Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/playing-with-a-purpose-podcast/): Playing With A Purpose Podcast is hosted by Dr. Matt Barker and explores character, leadership, and moral development in the lives of collegiate athletes and young people. - [The Lion, the Way and the War](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-lion-the-way-and-the-war/): The Lion, the Way and the War is a Christian podcast hosted by Craig Allison that explores spiritual formation, church life, and everyday discipleship through biblical conversations and interviews. - [Road Talk](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/road-talk/): Road Talk is a Christian podcast hosted by Dr. Jacob Hawk that applies a biblical, Christ-centered worldview to everyday issues like relationships, family, faith, and personal growth. - [The RSM Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-rsm-podcast/): Interviews, messages, sermons, and ministry conversations from Rock Solid Ministries, featuring Tom Weaver and other evangelists. - [Relational Discipleship Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/relational-discipleship-podcast/): Relational Discipleship Podcast is an interview and teaching show from Relational Discipleship Network that equips church leaders and disciple-makers through practical conversations on ministry, leadership, and spiritual formation. - [Simple Faith with Rusty George](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/simple-faith-with-rusty-george/): Rusty George hosts conversations and short devotional episodes aimed at making faith practical, clear, and Christ-centered. - [Ministry Matters that Matter](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/ministry-matters-that-matter/): A weekly Christian leadership podcast from Dr. Kirk Brothers and Heritage Christian University focused on ministry, church leadership, and practical encouragement for serving in the Lord’s church. - [Navigating The 4 Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/navigating-the-4-podcast/): A weekly Christian discussion podcast from Matt Barker, Jared Gott, Matt Cook, and Nathan Judd featuring conversations on faith, communication, leadership, and healing. - [Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/gleaning-mustard-seeds-with-jerrie-barber/): A weekly Christian podcast from Jerrie Barber featuring short, practical ideas for faith, church life, leadership, and spiritual habits. - [Looking Up with Kathy and Carla](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/looking-up-with-kathy-and-carla/): A weekly Christian podcast for women from Carla Moore and Kathy Pollard, offering encouraging conversations on faith, family, spiritual growth, and everyday life. - [Coffee Conversations with Les and Paul](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/coffee-conversations-with-les-and-paul/): A weekly Christian discussion podcast from Les Sandifer and Paul Spurlin through Ministry League, featuring Bible-centered conversations on faith, doctrine, and practical Christian living. - [Helping Healing Humor](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/helping-healing-humor/): A weekly Christian mental health podcast from Ben and Travis featuring honest conversations, practical encouragement, and faith-based insight for emotional and spiritual well-being. - [The Stronger Marriage Podcast with Trey & Lea](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-stronger-marriage-podcast-with-trey-lea/): A Christian marriage podcast from Trey and Lea Morgan featuring practical conversations on healthy marriages, family life, communication, and faith-centered relationships. - [The Light Network](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-light-network/): A daily Christian podcast feed from The Light Network featuring Bible-based, culturally relevant teaching and conversations from multiple shows and speakers. - [World Video Bible School Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/world-video-bible-school-podcast/): A weekly Bible teaching podcast from World Video Bible School featuring Scripture-focused lessons drawn from the WVBS archive and presented by a variety of trusted speakers. - [Apologetics Press Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/apologetics-press/): A Christian apologetics podcast from Apologetics Press featuring Bible-based teaching on evidence, doctrine, science, and defending the truth of Christianity. - [In Search of the Lord’s Way](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/in-search-of-the-lords-way/): In Search of the Lord’s Way is a weekly Bible teaching podcast hosted by Phil Sanders and produced by the Edmond church of Christ. Each episode offers clear, sermon-style teaching on salvation, worship, Christian living, and other core New Testament themes, making it a strong resource for listeners who want straightforward, Scripture-centered preaching. - [The Disciple Maker’s Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/the-disciple-makers-podcast/): A disciple-making podcast from Discipleship.org featuring Josh Howard and conversations, teachings, and stories designed to help Christians make disciples who make disciples. - [Conversation with Dan Podcast](https://christianstandard.com/podcast/conversation-with-dan-podcast/): A Bible-focused discussion podcast from Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky, featuring Dan Owen and listener-driven conversations on Scripture, faith, and practical discipleship.## Organizations - [Kite Center for Ministry](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/kite-center-for-ministry/): Kite Center for Ministry at York University equips local church leaders through conferences, resources, cohorts, ministry openings, volunteer connections, and support for small and rural congregations. - [Every 4 Seconds (E4S)](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/every-4-seconds-e4s/): Every 4 Seconds supports local church-planting leaders serving unreached communities in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and other parts of South Asia. - [Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/kiamichi-mountains-christian-mission/): Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission serves churches and families through Christian camps, preaching training, evangelism resources, and events at Christ’s 40 Acres in Honobia, Oklahoma. - [Mercy Partners](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/mercy-partners/): Mercy Partners provides Christian humanitarian aid, sustainable support, education, and discipleship training through local partners serving communities affected by conflict. - [World Gospel Outreach](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/world-gospel-outreach/): World Gospel Outreach serves children and communities in Honduras and Belize through Rancho Ebenezer, serve teams, child sponsorship, relief, development, and church partnerships. - [Workers for Mexico Mission](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/workers-for-mexico-mission/): Workers for Mexico Mission supports Mexican evangelists, church planting, benevolent outreach, children’s ministry, deaf ministry, education, construction, and short-term worker teams. - [Woodburn Christian Children’s Home](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/woodburn-christian-childrens-home/): Woodburn Christian Children’s Home provides faith-based residential care, counseling, education support, life-skills training, and family-style ministry for children ages 6–21. - [WISE Missions](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/wise-missions/): WISE Missions equips Caribbean churches and leaders through training retreats, theme classes, online studies, church collaboration, prayer, giving, and traveling church teams. - [White Fields Overseas Evangelism](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/white-fields-overseas-evangelism/): White Fields Overseas Evangelism supports overseas evangelism, church planting, national evangelists, teaching resources, prayer initiatives, and orphanage ministry in multiple nations. - [Village Missions](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/village-missions/): Village Missions places and supports missionary pastors in rural North American churches through long-term pastoral ministry, leadership development, prayer, and donor support. - [Vida Nueva Ministries](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/vida-nueva-ministries/): Vida Nueva Ministries serves communities in Mexico through Christian education, child sponsorship, open meal programs, church planting, leadership development, and mission trips. - [Training Tomorrows Leaders](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/training-tomorrows-leaders/): Training Tomorrow’s Leaders supports indigenous church planting, discipleship, community development, and children’s ministry in Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso. - [TRAIN International](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/train-international/): TRAIN International equips missionaries, families, churches, and global workers through pre-field training, debriefing, coaching, spiritual direction, orality, and missions consulting. - [The Radical Freedom Movement](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/the-radical-freedom-movement/): The Radical Freedom Movement provides Bible study resources, teaching, and women’s event speaking focused on Scripture, surrender, and identity in Christ. - [THE ARK Christian Ministries Camp & Retreat Center](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/the-ark-christian-ministries-camp-retreat-center/): THE ARK Christian Ministries Camp & Retreat Center serves students, churches, schools, and retreat groups through camps, discipleship, lodging, internships, and missions. - [TECH Team Advantage](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/tech-team-advantage/): TECH Team Advantage supports churches, missionaries, and ministries through affordable facility, media, software, and vehicle solutions from Longview, Texas. - [TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/team-the-evangelical-alliance-mission/): TEAM partners with churches to send and support global workers in discipleship, church planting, education, medical ministry, and cross-cultural missions. - [Teach The Unreached](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/teach-the-unreached/): Teach The Unreached connects Christian educators with teaching and school leadership opportunities in unreached regions where classrooms serve as mission fields. - [Tavriski Christian Institute (TCI)](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/tavriski-christian-institute-tci/): Tavriski Christian Institute trains Christian leaders for ministry in Ukraine, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus through biblical education and mentoring. - [Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/spanish-american-evangelistic-ministries/): Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries serves churches through Spanish-language evangelistic literature, print support, missions, benevolence, and community outreach from Horizon City, Texas. - [Uzima Clean Water Mission](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/uzima-clean-water-mission/): Uzima Clean Water Mission provides practical water filtration solutions for nonprofits, donors, NGOs, and communities needing safe drinking water worldwide. - [Marriage Radio](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/marriage-radio/): Marriage Radio provides online marriage education, coaching, workshops, assessments, and support resources for couples and individuals navigating disconnection, crisis, reconciliation, or divorce concerns. - [Spain1700](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/spain1700/): Spain1700 is a Spain-focused disciple-making and church-planting movement mobilizing prayer, churches, and partners toward 1,700 simple churches by 2034. - [SonSet Solutions](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/sonset-solutions/): SonSet Solutions equips global ministry partners with technology-based solutions including radio, solar power, remote monitoring, power protection, and technical assistance. - [SonLight Power](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/sonlight-power/): SonLight Power equips communities affected by energy poverty with solar power, Christian witness, mission teams, training, and sustainable energy partnerships. - [Sonlight Ministries – Port de Paix, Haiti](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/sonlight-ministries-port-de-paix-haiti/): Sonlight Ministries serves Port-de-Paix, Haiti, through Gospel-centered education, Sonlight Academy, Sonlight Church, student sponsorship, community outreach, and missionary service. - [SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/skypass-group-skypass-travel/): SKYPASS Group and SKYPASS Travel provide corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, groups, churches, nonprofits, and global service teams. - [Show-Me Christian Youth Home](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/show-me-christian-youth-home/): Show-Me Christian Youth Home provides Christ-centered residential care, counseling, education, leadership development, and family-style homes for vulnerable children and youth in Missouri. - [Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/shiloh-christian-childrens-ranch/): Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch provides no-cost Christian residential homes, education, counseling, and family-based care for abused, neglected, and at-risk children. - [Shepherds Global Classroom](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/shepherds-global-classroom/): Shepherds Global Classroom provides free theological curriculum in many languages to help pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders launch local training programs worldwide. - [Shepherd’s Heart Ministries, Inc](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/shepherds-heart-ministries-inc/): Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. is an Indiana prison ministry serving incarcerated people, juvenile offenders, ex-inmates, and families through chaplaincy, counseling, and discipleship. - [Sheltering Wings](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/sheltering-wings/): Sheltering Wings is a Missouri-based mission-sending agency supporting missionaries, churches, sponsorships, and Gospel-centered relief and development projects around the world. - [SHARE HEALTHCARE](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/share-healthcare/): SHARE Healthcare is a nonprofit Christian medical cost-sharing ministry using secure online tools and individualized accounts for direct member-to-member sharing. - [Sewing Seams of Hope](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/sewing-seams-of-hope/): Sewing Seams of Hope is a Brazil, Indiana sewing ministry creating handmade diapers, dresses, britches, hats, and bibs for mission partners worldwide. - [SeedPlayer](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/seedplayer/): SeedPlayer makes low-cost solar audio players that help ministry partners distribute Scripture and Gospel content in accessible audio form around the world. - [Say Yes To Japan](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/say-yes-to-japan/): Say Yes To Japan is a Japan missions resource hub connecting churches, missionaries, potential workers, and seekers with Christian Church/Church of Christ mission information. - [Rural India Christian Mission](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/rural-india-christian-mission/): Rural India Christian Mission serves rural India through evangelism, church planting, discipleship, children’s care, education, medical ministry, relief work, and vocational training. - [RestoringVision](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/restoringvision/): RestoringVision expands access to vision screenings and eyeglasses through global health partnerships, community outreach, training resources, and affordable eyewear distribution. - [Rescued Not Arrested](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/rescued-not-arrested/): Rescued Not Arrested is a Phoenix-based Christian prison ministry serving incarcerated people and families through Bible distribution, outreach, re-entry support, and practical care. - [Remember the Children](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/remember-the-children/): Remember the Children serves vulnerable children and communities through orphan care, church planting, leadership development, sponsorship, mission trips, and Gospel-centered ministry in Romania. - [Reaching Japan](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/reaching-japan/): Reaching Japan is a church-planting ministry serving Nagoya through Japanese-language Gospel ministry, discipleship, Recon Tours, internships, and missionary preparation. - [Psalm 82:3 Mission](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/psalm-823-mission/): Psalm 82:3 Mission develops a Christ-centered foster care village and community center in Liberia through child care, education, medical care, agriculture, and outreach. - [Project Mañana International](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/project-manana-international/): Project Mañana International serves vulnerable children and families in the Dominican Republic through clean water, nutrition, education, discipleship, wellness care, and mission trips. - [Proem Ministries](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/proem-ministries/): Proem Ministries serves Poland and Eastern Europe through camps, Christian education, church planting, community help, counseling, worship ministry, and mission partnerships. - [Polish Christian Ministries](https://christianstandard.com/organizations/polish-christian-ministries/): Polish Christian Ministries supports Polish Christian churches and leaders through church planting, resources, prayer, mission trips, pastor support, and U.S.-based financial administration. - 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