November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Sometimes the Best Things Aren’t Planned
Orchard Group announces plans for three urban church plants in 2014, led by Watson Jones, Jordan Rice, and Derrick Puckett in Philadelphia, Harlem, and Chicago, with a focus…
What Are God’s Goals for Your Group Next Year?
Michael C. Mack explains how intentional goals and plans strengthen small group health. Drawing on ministry research, biblical examples, and practical leadership lessons, he shows why effective planning…
Life After Trayvon: What Should Jesus’ People Do?
Following the George Zimmerman verdict, Ben Cachiaras challenges Christians to confront racial prejudice, overcome divisions, and build congregations that reflect the unity and reconciliation described in Scripture.
Questions, Answers, Death, and Life
LeRoy Lawson reviews three compelling books: David Faust's Honest Questions, Honest Answers, Sanjay Gupta's Cheating Death, and Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken, exploring difficult questions, medical breakthroughs, wartime survival, and…
Giving to Those Who Can’t Give Back
Discover meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas through Advent activities and charitable giving. Mark A. Taylor highlights initiatives from Amor, the KORE Foundation, and IDES that encourage families and…
Mistakes Are Good and Conflict Can Be Productive
Mark A. Taylor challenges church leaders to welcome constructive dissent, learn from mistakes, and make faster decisions. Insights from Bob Pittman offer a fresh perspective on conflict and…
Must-Haves for the Missions-Minded
Mark A. Taylor introduces Standard Publishing resources for short-term mission trips, including Lena Wood's devotional journals, Gayla Congdon's Disrupted, and a missions education kit designed for children.
Two Christian College Presidents Announce Resignations
Jennifer Johnson reports on the announced departures of Keith H. Ray and David Faust from their Christian university presidencies, highlighting their years of service and plans for new…
Learning to Lead
James Riley Estep Jr. outlines four ways to train future church elders through mentoring, group study, supervised ministry experience, and self-directed learning, helping congregations develop capable leaders through…
Seven Ways Your Small Group Can Celebrate the Incarnation This Holiday Season
Michael C. Mack shares seven Christmas small group activities that encourage meaningful Bible study, hospitality, generosity, community outreach, and stronger relationships throughout the holiday season and into the…
Are They Wrong—or Are They Lost?
Tim Harlow challenges Christians to respond to cultural change with compassion rather than condemnation, seeing people as lost instead of wrong and demonstrating the gospel through faithful, loving…
Books I Enjoyed about Subjects I Don’t
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books about mathematics, evolution, and particle physics, finding lessons in perseverance, intellectual humility, and respectful inquiry through the work of Simon Singh, Edward J.…
Imperfect People—Perfect Plan
Dyke McCord explains how elders and ministry staff build trust through doctrinal boundaries, shared expectations, family support, and integrity, offering a practical picture of staff-led, elder-protected church leadership.
Self-Fed
Mark A. Taylor compares spiritual nourishment to everyday meals, challenging mature Christians to take responsibility for Bible study, prayer, and growth rather than depending entirely on what the…
Rare Doctors, Rare Diseases, and the Church
Brian Mavis explores how Dr. Jimmy Lin's Rare Genomics Institute helps families affected by rare genetic diseases, showing how scientific discovery, crowdfunding, and Christian compassion can work together…
