The Authentic Issue | Christian Standard, March/April 2022 explores what authenticity looks like in Christian faith, leadership, worship, preaching, discipleship, marriage, church life, and community. The cover theme runs through the entire issue, asking readers not simply to admire biblical truth, but to live it honestly before God and others.
Jerry Harris opens the issue with “Authentic Messiah,” presenting Jesus as the true King people needed, not merely the one they wanted. Michael C. Mack’s editorial then frames authenticity as essential for real discipleship, spiritual growth, and honest Christian community. From there, the issue develops the theme across a wide range of topics. Megan Rawlings writes about identity in Christ, Billy Strother examines the marks of an authentic leader, and Kent E. Fillinger addresses the challenge of authentic online church. Feature articles by Mark E. Moore, Corbin Marshall, Tim Harlow, Tony Burgarello, Bobby Harrington, and Rick Lowry expand the discussion into gospel proclamation, worship, the person of Jesus, church life, disciple-making, and community.
This issue also includes practical ministry articles on emotional healing, marriage, preaching, statistics, church membership, influence, and leadership. Together, The Authentic Issue | Christian Standard, March/April 2022 offers a broad and thoughtful picture of authentic Christian living rooted in Scripture, shaped by Jesus, and expressed in the life of the church. It is a strong snapshot of how Christian Standard addressed spiritual honesty and faithful discipleship in early 2022.
