September 6, 2009
Why Plant Churches?
Tom Jones reflects on his home church’s lifelong influence and explains why church planting is central to the church’s mission of evangelism, compassion, transformation, and sending.
Series: Featured
August 30, 2009
The Multisite Phenomenom: Here to Stay?
Darrel Rowland explores the rise of multisite and multivenue churches, examining how Community Christian, North Coast, Seacoast, and Southeast Christian expanded through video teaching, varied worship venues, and strong campus leadership.
August 30, 2009
Seven Key Question for Jon Ferguson
Jon Ferguson explains why Community Christian Church pursued multisite ministry, how campuses share the BIG IDEA, and what churches should consider before launching additional locations.
August 30, 2009
The Multisite Movement: Success Stories
Churches in Colorado and Pennsylvania use multisite campuses to reach unchurched people, adapt ministry to local communities, and create new opportunities for leadership and service.
August 30, 2009
The Multisite Movement: Unexpected Complications
Community Christian Church paused plans for a second site near Baltimore after leaders recognized warning signs and chose humility over forcing a multisite launch.
August 30, 2009
The Celebration of Congregationalism
C. Robert Wetzel reflects on congregational polity, local autonomy, parachurch organizations, and the Spirit’s work among Christian churches/churches of Christ.
August 23, 2009
Baptizing Grace
Bill Hallsted explains why baptism is rooted in God’s grace, not flawless wording or a legalistic formula, while still calling Christians to teach the biblical meaning of baptism faithfully.
August 23, 2009
My Grace Journey
Brian Giese reflects on discovering the joy of grace, warning against both legalism and taking grace for granted while calling the church to teach God’s grace clearly.
August 23, 2009
They’re Putting Holes in Our Walls!
Capital Area Christian Church turned its 53-acre campus into a place of welcome, service, and community outreach—showing how costly compassion can help neighbors experience God’s care.
August 23, 2009
To the Best of My Ability
Glen Elliott contrasts religious performance with grace-filled discipleship, showing how guidance, freedom, and relationship help people follow Jesus well without turning faith into another grading chart.
August 16, 2009
A Perspective on a Long Ministry
Randy Gariss reflects on 27 years at College Heights Christian Church and explains why long-term ministry can strengthen leaders, deepen shepherding, and shape spiritual wholeness.
August 16, 2009
The Perfect Recipe
Churches across the United States partnered with Lifeline Christian Mission and Kids Against Hunger to pack meals for hungry children in Haiti, involving volunteers of all ages in hands-on service.
August 16, 2009
Ideally
David Faust reflects on Restoration Movement ideals and calls churches to pursue New Testament faith and practice through deeper prayer, every-member ministry, and racial reconciliation.
August 9, 2009
Serving, Reaching, and Transforming in Cleveland, Ohio
Church Planting Through Service in Cleveland Church planting through service helped Velocity Christian Church in Cleveland build trust before launch by serving its community with no strings attached. Scott Pugh describes how needs assessment, partnerships, and consistent acts of kindness helped the new church plant show people Jesus before telling them about Jesus. Velocity Christian Church emphasized community service before holding its first worship service. Service helped the church build trust, form relationships, and understand local needs. Pugh argues that new churches must show people Jesus before telling them about Jesus. by Scott Pugh I grew up thinking church was
August 9, 2009
A Revolution Is Coming Your Way
Jim Musser explores how the Internet, social networking, texting, blogs, and VoIP tools are reshaping campus ministry and opening new opportunities for churches to communicate and share the gospel.
August 9, 2009
Whatever Happened to Pastoral Care?
David A. Fiensy reflects on the difficult work of pastoral care, warning that neglecting the suffering harms the church’s witness, weakens preaching, and obscures the God of the cross.
August 9, 2009
Loving Our Neighbors, Building Relationships in Kansas City, Missouri
Restore Community Church’s “Reachout” strategy mobilized people for neighborhood service, community partnerships, and global mission, helping the Kansas City church live out the gospel through relationships.
August 2, 2009
Big C, little c: Building Bridges by Saying “Thank You”
Ben Cachiaras urges Christians to approach Roman Catholics with humility, unity, and gratitude, recognizing real differences while appreciating shared commitments to Scripture, compassion, reverence, confession, symbols, and Communion.
August 2, 2009
Barrier or Bridge to the Catholic Community?
Greg Nettle shares how a sermon series and friendship with a Catholic priest helped replace relational barriers with bridges for gospel-centered outreach.
August 2, 2009
Catholicism . . . It’s a Family Thing
Toney Salva offers practical guidance for churches welcoming former Catholics, emphasizing patience, humility, biblical teaching, children’s ministry, and a focus on Jesus rather than Catholic bashing.
