September 15, 2026
Proceed with Caution
How can churches use digital tools wisely for disciple making? This article offers four filters for technology, communication, presence, and forming mature followers of Jesus.
Series: Columns
September 8, 2026
Benchmarking
Smaller churches can learn from larger churches without copying them wholesale. Benchmarking, team visits, and simple facility changes can help leaders adapt creative ideas for their own ministry context.
September 1, 2026
Embracing Technology While Upholding Truth
As churches navigate AI and digital technology, this issue of Christian Standard explores how changing methods can serve unchanging biblical principles in discipleship, preaching, outreach, and communication.
September 1, 2026
The Transformation of Christian Standard
Christian Standard’s new website aims to serve the whole Restoration Movement by making ministries, churches, archives, podcasts, resources, and decades of content more visible, searchable, and connected.
August 18, 2026
About Seven of Ten American Christians Don’t Feel Strongly About Evangelism … Say What!?
Barna’s latest long-term research reveals a troubling evangelism gap among American Christians and calls serious followers of Jesus to recover his heart for the lost.
August 11, 2026
Ordination: A Safeguard for Leadership Integrity
Churches need high-integrity leaders and a stronger ordination process that recognizes God’s call, affirms character and doctrine, and maintains ongoing accountability after elders lay hands on ministers.
The Annual Church Financial Audit
A 2025 annual church financial audit highlights steady electronic giving, lower debt loads, strong cash reserves, and changing giving-unit patterns across congregational sizes.
July 28, 2026
There’s Power in the Process
AI may help pastors prepare sermons, but it cannot replace the Spirit-formed process of living with Scripture, wrestling through the message, and preaching with power.
July 21, 2026
Be Careful What You Say
Ecclesiastes warns against unfiltered words, unfulfilled promises, and unnecessary speech, reminding believers that wise, sincere, and carefully chosen words can bring life.
July 21, 2026
Almost No One Burns Out Over Too Much Work—Some Thoughts On Therapeutic Faith
A provocative reflection on burnout, self-care, and purpose, arguing that biblical calling is often costly, cross-shaped, and fueled by obedience rather than comfort.
How Can Christians Respond to Online Accusations?
False accusations can spread quickly and damage the church’s witness. Faithful leaders must discern when to remain silent, when to investigate, and how to pursue truth over reputation.
July 14, 2026
Team Integrity
Church leadership requires more than strong opinions. Elders and staff must lead with humility, integrity, accountability, trustworthiness, transparency, and a willingness to work as a team.
July 9, 2026
The Accountable Leader
Christian leaders need deep, intentional friendships marked by accountability, humility, and biblical faithfulness to protect character and finish strong.
July 7, 2026
The Far-Reaching Impact of Compromise
Abraham and Isaac both faced moments when fear led them to compromise their integrity, reminding us that obedience requires trusting God with the results.
Above All, Guard Your Heart: Leading With Integrity
Leadership integrity begins with guarding the heart. This article reflects on Scripture, ministry experience, friendship, and spiritual formation as essential foundations for faithful leaders.
June 30, 2026
Think Discipleship
A reflection on Real Life Ministries, small groups, and how intentional leaders, relational environments, and reproducible processes can move people from spectators to mature disciple-makers.
June 1, 2026
No Matter Where You Serve the Lord, You Are Part of Something Really Big!
Ministry impact isn’t measured by numbers or applause. Wherever you serve, you’re part of God’s vast kingdom—spanning generations, cultures, and eternity—where the Lord honors faithful service.
Your Ministry Matters
In this Editor’s note, Shawn McMullen encourages church leaders—especially in small congregations—to remember that every faithful ministry matters. Prioritize personal holiness and depth with Christ, and trust God with the breadth of the impact.
March 27, 2026
Most Iranians Aren’t Even Muslim! Shocking Stats to Consider as America is at War with Iran
Tyler McKenzie highlights 2020 survey findings about religion in Iran, noting rising secular identification alongside spiritual openness. He reflects on missional opportunity, compassion over coercion, digital outreach, and praying for war to end and suffering to be limited.
March 13, 2026
True Friends
Proverbs 17:17 sums up well the work of true friends: “A friend loves at all times.” The love of true friends is expressed in a variety of ways. This editorial identifies some of them.
