November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Willing to Lead
Tim Tebow, Marcus Buckingham, and Andy Stanley challenge common leadership myths at the 2012 Leadercast, showing how influence, individual strengths, and navigating uncertainty shape effective leaders.
How a Good Team Is Getting Better
Barton Shaw reflects on how prayer, vulnerability, and stronger personal relationships helped the elders of Eastview Christian Church grow closer as a team and become better equipped to…
Artists Contribute to Yearlong Bible Emphasis
Harbor of Hope Christian Church’s Garden to City art exhibit brought together artists and advocates to explore restoration while supporting Amirah’s work with women who have come out…
Immigration: Our Position
Christian Standard considers differing views on immigration while challenging Christians to recognize the immigrants in their communities and respond to them with compassion, practical concern, and Christian love.
Church Pounds Pavement with Positive Chalk Talk
A Community Christian Church team takes encouragement to Chicago sidewalks, using chalk messages near “L” stations to provoke thought, share positivity, and connect with neighborhood commuters.
Deep Change
The Reset Tour challenges missions-minded church leaders to consider how rapid cultural and digital change demands new thinking about evangelism, discipleship, and the church’s Great Commission work.
What Would Bubba Do?
Using Masters champion Bubba Watson as an example, Eddie Lowen challenges church leaders to embrace thoughtful risks, courageous leadership, and a willingness to move their congregations forward.
NACC Plans Live-Stream of Event This Summer
The North American Christian Convention will live-stream its 2012 main sessions from Orlando, offering free access to worship, sermons, online note-taking, live chat, and a multilanguage electronic Bible.
Conflict Is a Constant, Encouragement Is a Fuel
Survey findings show that changing worship styles can create conflict—but leaving worship unchanged does not eliminate disagreement. Mark A. Taylor considers what that means for church leaders and…
Rooted in Love Partners for Foster Care, Adoption
One couple’s journey into foster parenting inspired Momentum Christian Church to help families across San Diego County through foster care, adoption, practical resources, prayer, and community partnerships.
Casual Conversation Grows into Citywide Event
Indianapolis-area churches join together through the Answer the Call Conference to equip people considering foster care and adoption with practical workshops, resources, and encouragement.
Difficult Questions
Research about church growth and ministerial longevity raises difficult questions for longtime ministers—and challenges congregations to examine their outreach, comfort, and willingness to embrace new approaches.
Seven Positive Trends for Megachurches
Brian Mavis draws on insights from nine church leaders and thinkers to identify seven trends shaping megachurches, including deeper discipleship, community development, new metrics, multicultural ministry, and multisite…
How Long Should a Sermon Be?
How long should a sermon be? Mark A. Taylor considers Peggy Noonan’s 20-minute rule and gathers perspectives from preachers and ministry leaders on making sermons effective without becoming…
Eight Vital Characteristics of a Life-Changing Small Group Leader
Michael C. Mack explores eight attributes of healthy small group leaders, including spiritual transformation, surrender, genuine friendship, shepherding, servant leadership, and a commitment to continued growth.
