November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Church Returns Favor by Helping Victims
After receiving help during Alabama's 2011 tornado outbreak, Huntsville Christian Church joined Teen Mission to serve storm victims in Kentucky and Indiana through rebuilding, community events, and volunteer…
Great Open Doors
Brian Mavis explores 12 church outreach opportunities, from school mentoring and refugee support to foster care, elder care, neighborhood relationships, and human trafficking prevention, challenging congregations to discern…
Your Best First Step
Mark A. Taylor recommends three Bible reading plans for 2013, exploring The Lookout, Discovering God's Story, and Diane Stortz's guide to reading Scripture consistently through personal study or…
Examples of Collaboration, Sacrifice
Jennifer Johnson explores how declining congregations can find renewed purpose through church mergers and new church plants, highlighting leaders who surrendered familiar roles and resources to expand ministry.
Merger a Reunion of Mother, Daughter Churches
Eastside Christian Church welcomed more than 100 members from Community Christian Church as the congregations reunited in Fullerton, California, opening opportunities for expanded outreach, international missions, and shared…
We Still Can Celebrate
In the aftermath of the Newtown tragedy, Mark A. Taylor reflects on Christmas, suffering, and the enduring hope found in Christ's birth, death, and resurrection—even when grief makes…
Choosing to Love, Discovering the Enemy
LeRoy Lawson reviews I Shall Not Hate and Son of Hamas, exploring two remarkable personal journeys through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the determination to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and…
The “Merry Christmas” Flap
Does keeping Christ in Christmas depend on saying the right words? Mark A. Taylor challenges Christians to focus less on holiday greeting disputes and more on demonstrating Jesus…
God’s Love on Display at Sex Show
Women from SouthBrook Christian Church joined XXX Church at a Toronto adult entertainment expo, offering food, New Testaments, and compassionate conversations to people working in the industry.
Knowing Jesus and Why He Matters
Jennifer Johnson challenges churches to confront biblical illiteracy through intentional Bible teaching, stronger family discipleship, and practical learning opportunities that help believers understand Scripture beyond Sunday morning programming.
Church’s Leaders Recast Gospels into 14 Chapters
Jennifer Johnson reports how Chandler Christian Church created His Story, a 14-chapter chronological harmony of the four Gospels, with accompanying resources for sermons, small groups, and children's teaching.
Documentary Film about Joplin Tornado Premieres
Steadfast, a documentary about the May 2011 Joplin tornado and local churches' response, premiered at College Heights Christian Church, with half its profits supporting rebuilding efforts in Joplin.
Find a Baby This Christmas
Mark A. Taylor recalls a Christmas pageant featuring a crying baby in a manger and reflects on how the vulnerability of a newborn reveals the extraordinary humility and…
A Past Mistake and Three Challenges for Elders
Casey Tygrett challenges church elders and leaders to examine their spiritual vitality through three essential practices: engaging Scripture, cultivating honest prayer, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Four Verses for Four Purses: a Teaching Outline About Giving
Eddie Lowen explores four approaches to biblical giving during financial uncertainty, offering pastors practical teaching on generosity, tithing, reduced income, financial fear, and faithful stewardship.
