Retired, But Not Done

Retired, But Not Done | Christian Standard, May 2019 brings together reporting, ministry reflection, and church leadership insight in a single issue centered on faithful service and healthy church life. The cover feature, “If You Have a Pulse, You Have a Purpose,” explores how retired ministers continue to serve with purpose, offering examples of preaching, mentoring, missions, elder development, and local church involvement after formal vocational ministry.

This May 2019 issue also gives major attention to megachurches and emerging megachurches through Kent Fillinger’s Special Church Report, Part 1. Readers will find charts, attendance and baptism data, growth trends, and spotlight stories from churches across the United States. Additional articles address elder leadership, post-high school discipleship pathways, ministry shaped by grace, restoration-focused design for vulnerable communities, discipleship metrics, and multisite ministry.

For readers researching Christian Standard May 2019, this issue is especially valuable for its blend of practical ministry content and documented church trends. It highlights how churches think about growth, baptisms, leadership transitions, discipleship, and community impact without losing sight of the people behind the numbers. From retired ministers still engaged in kingdom work to churches experimenting with multisite models and community outreach, this issue presents a wide-ranging snapshot of ministry priorities visible in Christian Standard during May 2019.