November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (10)
Three Christian leaders share unforgettable sermons on pride, sexual purity, and difficult life transitions. Discover the messages by Sara Barton, Andy Stanley, and Jeff Manion that shaped their…
Life and Death, Racism, and Responsibility
LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books on brain surgery, America's Great Migration, and moral responsibility, exploring what medicine, racial injustice, and religious ethics reveal about human dignity and…
Escape Eschatology
Does end-times teaching encourage Christians to escape the world or engage it? Jim Tune critiques “escapeatology” and argues that biblical hope should strengthen the church's mission and present…
Not Common Enough
Why do church teams become dysfunctional? Mark A. Taylor explores how common sense, personal responsibility, and Christian principles can help leaders confront pride, workplace conflict, and unhealthy organizational…
Unveiled
What does transparent church leadership look like? Eddie Lowen shares a personal staff retreat message about expressing appreciation, admitting struggles, and building stronger ministry relationships by leading with…
Johnson, Lilly Investing in Teens
Johnson University's Future of Hope Institute receives a $600,000 Lilly Endowment grant to help Knoxville high school students explore their calling, develop leadership skills, and create community projects…
No Way to Know
What if following God's call means facing challenges you never expected? Jennifer Johnson reflects on stepparenting, biblical examples, and ministry to explore why faith requires trust rather than…
Holy Unintentional
What began with a few sandwiches became a Virginia Beach outreach serving people experiencing homelessness. Discover how Dallas Stamper's People In Need ministry provides meals, medical care, and…
Diworseification
Are too many programs distracting your church from its purpose? Jim Tune draws lessons from Peter Lynch, Gillette, and City Slickers to challenge congregations to identify their core…
All Growth Matters
Mark A. Taylor examines nearly two decades of megachurch growth among Christian churches and churches of Christ, exploring what attendance numbers reveal—and why smaller congregations deserve equal appreciation.
Hacking Ministry
Jim Tune explores how technology hackathons can inspire ministry innovation, encouraging church leaders to collaborate, experiment with new approaches, and share both successes and failures while remaining grounded…
A Birthday Worth Celebrating
Mark A. Taylor shares photos from Christian Standard's 150th anniversary celebration, honoring the magazine's first issue in 1866, the people behind its history, and its commitment to the…
Axioms for Leaders, Part 2
Jim Tune shares five more leadership axioms for Christian leaders, exploring lifelong learning, focused priorities, wise risk-taking, investing in people, and the importance of putting prayer first.
Different but the Same
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Christian Standard's 150th anniversary, exploring how the magazine changed its format and tone while preserving its commitment to biblical convictions, Christian unity, and…
Is Baseball Really Dead?
What can Cincinnati Reds baseball teach us about the local church? Joe Boyd explores why lasting community connections, everyday relationships, and faithful neighborhood ministry matter more than national…
