November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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The Unwanted Gift
Eddie Lowen explores why churches sometimes resist the gifted leaders they seek, examining past leadership abuses, personal resistance, and the need to let capable, sincere leaders lead.
Sacrifice and Balance in a Life of Ministry
Mark A. Taylor reflects on a married Catholic priest’s experiences and the familiar financial, family, and spiritual sacrifices faced by ministers and their families.
Trends, Turns, and Trailblazing
Brian Mavis offers Christian leaders three ways to prepare for the future: recognize emerging trends, know when to make necessary turns, and blaze new trails toward a preferred…
Orchard Group Teaming Up to Plant Church in Ireland
With support from Orchard Group and several U.S. churches, Dermot and Marie O’Mahony prepare to launch Elevate Community Church in Limerick, Ireland, Orchard Group’s first international church plant.
My Wish for the Irregulars
What draws Christians back to church week after week? Mark A. Taylor reflects on secular attempts to create community and the distinctive hope, purpose, and shared life rooted…
Breaking the Ice
Michael C. Mack introduces seven vital signs of a healthy small group, from Christ-centered leadership and authentic community to shared leadership, outreach, intentional planning, and discipleship.
Virginia Churches, Others Partner to Change Who Waits
Virginia churches are joining the “Change Who Waits” initiative to recruit foster and adoptive families, offering free rallies where adults can hear firsthand stories and connect with local…
Unexpectedly Sweet
Mark A. Taylor reflects on sudden grief, prayer, and stories of extraordinary Christian service following the devastating Joplin tornado—and the sweetness of depending on God when circumstances overwhelm…
Delivering the Message
Gary L. Johnson challenges elders to keep the local church focused on its primary mission by modeling evangelism, making disciples, equipping believers, and intentionally reaching people with the…
Warehouse Transformed into Athletic Complex
New Life Christian Church transformed a former beer distribution warehouse into the nZone, an 83,000-square-foot sports and community facility designed to welcome its neighbors.
Considering the Question of Them and Us and Ours
As colleges and ministries rooted in Christian churches and churches of Christ broaden their reach, Mark A. Taylor considers what changing support and participation mean for the institutions…
To End, to Follow, to Believe
LeRoy Lawson reviews books by Henry Cloud, Kyle Idleman, and Stanley Hauerwas, exploring necessary endings, committed discipleship, and one theologian's unconventional journey into Christian faith.
Johnson Honors Alums Featured on TV Show
Johnson University surprised Daniel and Mandy Watson with full tuition scholarships for their three children and helped establish a scholarship fund benefiting children served by The Restoration House…
The Challenge Is for All of Us
Mark A. Taylor considers Gary Weedman’s questions about biblical higher education, including financial support, institutional mission, and preparing Christian students for ministry and professional life.
Film Festival Aims at Raising Water Awareness
Journey’s Crossing Christian Church is hosting the Reel Water Film Festival to connect with local filmmakers, raise awareness of the water crisis, and help fund a new well…
