The February 2018 issue of Christian Standard centers on Marshall Keeble and the church’s need for racial reconciliation, visible Christian unity, and a fuller understanding of Restoration Movement history. Anchored by Jerry Harris’s feature article “Marshall Keeble and What He Taught Me,” this issue introduces readers to one of the most influential evangelists connected to the churches of Christ. Keeble’s ministry, which included thousands of baptisms and the establishment of hundreds of congregations, becomes a starting point for wider reflection on race, unity, and the unfinished work of reconciliation in the church.
That emphasis continues through articles by Victor Knowles, Jacqueline Holness, and Alan Stein, each exploring Christian unity, racial reconciliation, and the responsibility of churches to reflect the gospel across cultural and racial lines. The issue also includes stories of service and restoration, including ministry to families affected by Hurricane Harvey, a formal night of celebration for guests with special needs, and several profiles of couples who have served faithfully together in lifelong ministry.
Alongside those features, readers will find practical articles on marriage and ministry, church growth factors, eldership, missions, and church rebranding. Even with that broad ministry coverage, the strongest thread holding the issue together is the call for the church to bear visible witness to Christ through unity, courage, and love.
For readers interested in Marshall Keeble, racial reconciliation, and Restoration Movement history, this February 2018 Christian Standard issue offers a valuable combination of biography, ministry reflection, and practical church leadership.
