Thankfulness + Gifts + Missions

Thankfulness + Gifts + Missions | Christian Standard, November/December 2022 centers on gratitude, worship, generosity, baptism, and gospel mission in the life of the church. The cover theme is carried through a wide range of articles that connect thankful living with Christian worship, cheerful giving, spiritual gifts, public invitation, and ministry service.

Jerry Harris opens the issue by urging preachers and churches to keep the gospel and the invitation clear and urgent. Michael C. Mack’s editorial reflects on how God tells his larger story through the lives of his people. Major feature articles include Bob Russell on being thankful in all circumstances, Victor Knowles on Communion as the crown jewel of worship, Megan Rawlings on developing cheerful givers, and Dudley Rutherford on the connection between baptism and thankfulness. Daniel Schantz makes a case for the enduring power of the public invitation, and Glen Elliott offers a fresh look at the gifts of the Spirit.

The issue also includes practical ministry pieces for church leaders, preachers, and families, along with Tyler McKenzie on crucial questions for church leaders, David Roadcup on watchful leadership, Kent E. Fillinger on why believers gather, and Chris Philbeck on preaching answers to life’s great questions. Laura McKillip Wood’s article on trauma healing in Ukraine adds a visible missions dimension to the issue.

Together, Thankfulness + Gifts + Missions | Christian Standard, November/December 2022 presents a rich picture of worshipful gratitude expressed through generosity, obedience, spiritual service, and gospel mission.