November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Columns
Confessions of a Non-Techy Christian
Technology can strengthen church communication, but it can also create barriers. Here are practical, humorous suggestions to help tech-savvy and tech-hesitant Christians stay connected to each other and…
How Technology Shapes Modern Ministry
Digital technology is reshaping church ministry, from online giving and livestreaming to AI. Church leaders see new opportunities while confronting questions about authenticity, discipleship, human connection, and technology’s…
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How Much Do We Need For You To Agree To Lead In This Church?—A Diagram
A practical framework for determining how much theological, missional, and methodological alignment church leaders should expect at different levels of authority, influence, and public representation.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
