How Will They Believe in Him Whom They Have Not Heard? is the August 2020 issue of Christian Standard, a print issue focused on preaching, ministry training, and the urgent need to raise up future gospel workers. Framed by Romans 10 and shaped by the realities of 2020, this issue asks how people can hear the good news unless churches intentionally send, train, and support preachers, ministers, and Christian leaders.
The issue brings together articles on preaching the Word, the shortage of younger pastors, the role of churches in sending future ministers, and the continuing value of Christian colleges, universities, and ministry training programs. Several features examine the relationship between local congregations and schools, showing how both are needed if the church is to prepare workers for local ministry, global mission, and disciple-making movements. The issue also explores online ministry, post-pandemic economic pressures on churches, and leadership development for the next generation.
Alongside this central theme, readers will find profiles and ministry stories that highlight mentoring, international student outreach, coaching, generational leadership, and faithful service. The result is a cohesive issue that speaks both to immediate challenges and to the long-term future of the church.
For readers researching How Will They Believe in Him Whom They Have Not Heard?, this August 2020 issue offers a clear snapshot of Christian Standard’s emphasis on preaching, leadership formation, and the calling to send workers into the harvest.
