October 6, 2026
What Do You Have?
The “if only” mindset focuses on what we lack. Instead, believers and churches can recognize the resources already in their hands, give them to God, and trust him to multiply them.
Series: Featured
October 6, 2026
Confessions of a Non-Techy Christian
Technology can strengthen church communication, but it can also create barriers. Here are practical, humorous suggestions to help tech-savvy and tech-hesitant Christians stay connected to each other and the church’s mission.
October 6, 2026
Your Congregation Is Larger Than You Think
Digital worship has expanded the reach of local congregations. Here are three approaches churches can use to steward digital worshipers while leading them toward deeper connection, community, and Christlikeness.
September 29, 2026
Diving for Pearls
Jesus’ parable of the pearl of great price reminds us that life requires choices between competing treasures—and that knowing and following Christ is worth more than anything else.
September 29, 2026
Good News Productions, International: Sharing the Gospel Through Strategic Communication for Half a Century
From filmstrips in Africa to social media reaching millions, Good News Productions, International marks 50 years of using culturally relevant media and changing technology to share the gospel around the world.
September 29, 2026
How Technology Shapes Modern Ministry
Digital technology is reshaping church ministry, from online giving and livestreaming to AI. Church leaders see new opportunities while confronting questions about authenticity, discipleship, human connection, and technology’s proper role.
September 22, 2026
God Thought of it First
From sunsets and snowflakes to flight, music, and scientific discovery, David Faust reflects on how human inventions often imitate the remarkable handiwork already present in God’s creation.
September 22, 2026
How Much Do We Need For You To Agree To Lead In This Church?—A Diagram
A practical framework for determining how much theological, missional, and methodological alignment church leaders should expect at different levels of authority, influence, and public representation.
September 22, 2026
Reclaiming the Net: Disciples in a Digital Age
Team Expansion’s Media to Movement strategy uses digital tools to find spiritual seekers, begin gospel conversations, connect them with local disciple-makers, and engage skilled volunteers around the world.
September 15, 2026
Two Parables
Two memorable parables explore the power of perspective and the danger of misplaced priorities, challenging readers to consider what they look for—and what worthwhile pursuits might cause them to neglect.
September 15, 2026
How to Use AI to Expand Your Reach—Without Losing What Matters Most
Artificial intelligence can help churches save time and extend ministry reach, but it must never replace the soul-shaping work of preaching, counseling, discipleship, and biblical discernment.
September 15, 2026
Proceed with Caution
How can churches use digital tools wisely for disciple making? This article offers four filters for technology, communication, presence, and forming mature followers of Jesus.
September 8, 2026
Now I’ve Heard Everything
Information overload promises knowledge but cannot answer life’s deepest questions. Ecclesiastes shows how Solomon’s search ultimately points to wisdom, obedience, and the Creator who gives life its meaning.
September 8, 2026
Do You Need a Soul to Preach? How to Use AI Ethically in Sermon Preparation
Darin Mirante explores the ethical use of AI in sermon preparation, arguing that technology can assist preachers but cannot replace pastoral presence, spiritual formation, authentic care, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
September 8, 2026
Benchmarking
Smaller churches can learn from larger churches without copying them wholesale. Benchmarking, team visits, and simple facility changes can help leaders adapt creative ideas for their own ministry context.
September 1, 2026
Eve and the Proper Pursuit of Knowledge and Wisdom
The story of Adam and Eve offers lessons about curiosity, teaching, deception, questions, community, and the responsible pursuit of knowledge and wisdom in education.
September 1, 2026
Don’t Just Stand There—Do Something!
Ecclesiastes 11 challenges believers to move forward even when success is uncertain, reminding us that preparation matters—but eventually wisdom, persistence, and faith require us to act.
September 1, 2026
The Transformation of Christian Standard
Christian Standard’s new website aims to serve the whole Restoration Movement by making ministries, churches, archives, podcasts, resources, and decades of content more visible, searchable, and connected.
September 1, 2026
Embracing Technology While Upholding Truth
As churches navigate AI and digital technology, this issue of Christian Standard explores how changing methods can serve unchanging biblical principles in discipleship, preaching, outreach, and communication.
August 25, 2026
In an Unjust World, Where Is God?
Life is filled with injustice, but Scripture points to a God who is holy, true, upright, and just—and to Christ, who gives us grace to persevere.
