November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Battling Slave Trade with Nativity Wrapping Paper
After learning about human trafficking, youth at Martelle Christian Church created Youth 4 Rapha, partnering with First Christmas to turn annual gift-wrap sales into ongoing support for Rapha…
Reconsidering Politics, Revisiting Columbine, and Rediscovering Fun
LeRoy Lawson reflects on three very different books exploring Christian engagement with politics, the truth behind the Columbine massacre, and the surprising importance of play for a healthy,…
NH Church Celebrates 50th with Stadium Service
Manchester Christian Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special service at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, where senior pastor Bo Chancey shared the congregation’s mission to change New…
Indiana Church Shows Knack for Winning Grants
Jamestown Christian Church received 14 grants totaling more than $110,000 in four years. Church leaders share lessons they learned about grant writing, budgeting, networking with foundations, and choosing…
Opening His Word, Discovering His Love
Dave Smith reflects on how God’s Word sustained and shaped him through seminary, church planting, family tragedy, multiple sclerosis, and nearly 30 years of following Jesus.
A Stormy and Sweet Romance
Daniel Schantz explains why he questions, argues with, and probes Scripture—and how wrestling honestly with difficult passages has helped him understand the Bible more deeply.
Beauty from Ashes
From Joplin to Manhattan and into everyday neighborhoods, tragedy creates opportunities for Christians to serve, love, and demonstrate God's presence when people are hurting and the world seems…
Battling Hunger with Art
Todd Clark of Discovery Church launches Eat Art, a nonprofit that sells artwork and apparel to provide rice meal packets for hungry children in 10 countries.
Church Partners with Distillery to Help Haiti Mission
West Towne Christian Church finds an unlikely partner in a Tennessee moonshine distillery, turning a steady supply of five-gallon buckets into practical resources for Northwest Haiti Christian Mission.
A Future Filled with Joy?
How should Christians respond to a troubled culture? Mark A. Taylor points to community outreach, service, sacrifice, and the example of Jesus as the church’s path toward restoration…
Some Churches Might Qualify for Tax Refunds
Tax professional Tom Burbrink explains how qualifying churches may claim federal tax refunds tied to employee health insurance premiums, including the requirements churches must meet to be eligible.
Four Special Verses
Sam E. Stone reflects on four Bible verses that shaped his life, sharing personal stories about God's will, the desires of the heart, speaking truth in love, and…
Church Cancels Services, Urges Members to Help Neighbors
As Hurricane Irene approached the East Coast, Mountain Christian Church and Area 10 Faith Community canceled traditional gatherings and encouraged members to serve neighbors through cleanup and practical…
Nettle Selected President of Stadia
Provision Ministry Group has selected Greg Nettle, senior pastor with RiverTree Christian Church in Ohio, as the new president of Stadia, bringing his church planting experience and leadership…
Church Uses Flags to Commemorate 9/11
Eastside Christian Church volunteers planted more than 3,100 white flags in remembrance of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, ahead of community memorial services.
