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Church & Ministry

Are You Passionate About Your Vision?

Still healthy, somewhat effective, and obedient to a fault, many churches have lost the passionate vision they once had. Vision has been replaced by tradition, and passion by…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

Unbeknownst to Me

Even when your efforts are unbeknownst to others, the Lord knows. “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him…

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Christian Standard Updates

The Christian Standard Church Report for 2024: Continued Growth (Part 2)

The Christian Standard Church Report for 2024 provides important historical data, current trends, and valuable insights.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Christian Standard Updates

The Christian Standard Church Report for 2024: Continued Growth (Part 1)

Christian Standard Church Report for 2024. This is a representative sample of our movement that provides important historical data, current trends, and valuable insights.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Family & Relationships

Forgive. Forgive. Forgive. The Power of Spousal Forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of the most radical and transformative principles of Christian marriage.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Culture & Public Square

I Binged Joe Rogan

After binge listening to the Joe Rogan podcast, Tyler McKenzie offers a few insights he gained from his listening experience.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

The Power of Preaching Comes from God

We need to let God control the message. The power in preaching doesn’t come from the packaging or presentation, it comes from God.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

Elders Leading on a Mission

Every local church is on a mission, but when mission drift occurs, the church’s elders must make a course correction.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Mission & Evangelism

Digging Deep

Cainos Manyara grew up in Zimbabwe, but followed God into a productive ministry of encouraging and loving people in America and supporting his own people in Zimbabwe.

Christian Standard · May 2, 2025
Devotionals

Walk a Little Farther

Has your faith become complacent? Is your lifestyle a bit too predictable and comfortable? Is the Lord nudging you to do more, give more, or risk more? Don’t…

David Faust · March 2, 2025
Prayer

When “Your All” Isn’t Enough

One of the great dangers of the modern church is that we have come to rely on our thinking, strength, wit, and skill and believe we can strategize,…

Christian Standard · March 2, 2025
Church & Ministry

The Power of Repetition

One of the most significant things I learned over the course of more than four decades of preaching in the local church is people don’t need to be…

Chris Philbeck · March 2, 2025
Anxiety & Depression

Solutions for Ministry Stress

The fear of the Lord leads to a life of holiness and obedience, while the comfort of the Holy Spirit brings peace and strength amid trials. These two…

Kent E. Fillinger · March 2, 2025
Church Leadership

Is There a Leader?

Our ability to grow is directly related to our ability to endure pain. Leaders are change agents that move their church in the direction of growth, helping them…

Jerry Harris · March 2, 2025
Culture & Public Square

Modern Israel and the Church

A recent interview with New Testament scholar Jon Weatherly on how we should view modern Israel.

Tyler McKenzie · March 2, 2025
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