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What Are They Saying about Baptism? (Samples from Church Websites We Visited)

Examples from several Christian churches show how congregations can clearly explain baptism, conversion, repentance, confession, forgiveness of sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit in their statements…

Is Your Church Bloated?

Brian Jones explains why Christ's Church of the Valley committed to conversion growth instead of transfer growth—and candidly explores the rewards, challenges, and personal costs of building a…

Too Much Is at Stake to Forget

In the aftermath of the Aurora tragedy, Fred Liggin calls Christ followers beyond political debate to embody the peace, sacrificial love, mercy, and hope of Jesus in everyday…

NACC Wrap-up: Numbers and More

The 2012 North American Christian Convention drew an estimated 8,400 people to Orlando, exceeding its offering goal while attracting thousands more views through live streaming and video-on-demand.

Why Are Christians SO Intolerant?

Let the Dead Bury Their Own Dead

C. Robert Wetzel reflects on Jesus’ puzzling words, “Let the dead bury their own dead,” and considers how aging can reshape rather than end a life of meaningful…

Meeting Needs & Saving Souls

Kempsville Church of Christ’s “Mainstreaming” ministry brings homeless people into congregational life, combining practical assistance, friendship, worship, and evangelism in an outreach that has blessed both guests and…

How Shall We Face the Future?

Bob Russell challenges Christians at the North American Christian Convention to face the future with confidence in God's victory, devotion to God's Word, and joy that withstands disappointment.

A Widow’s Faith

After the devastating Joplin tornado, 21 small Illinois communities joined forces to build a widow's family a new home—and discovered how serving together could strengthen churches, relationships, and…

Discussions Just Begun

Sessions at the North American Christian Convention challenged attendees to rethink the church’s mission and wrestle with difficult conversations involving pornography, alcohol, eternal security, marriage, and homosexuality.

Just One NACC Story

At the North American Christian Convention, Mark A. Taylor meets new minister Tyrone Benson and finds an encouraging example of how Christian colleges, churches, and gatherings can equip…

Barnabas Day

A church turns Sunday lunch into an opportunity for outreach, using Barnabas Day to show restaurant servers unexpected kindness, personal encouragement, and generous giving.

It’s All About the Connections

At the North American Christian Convention, spontaneous conversations and planned networking breakfasts bring ministry leaders together to reconnect, exchange ideas, and discover why the gathering truly is “the…

The Start of a Refreshing Week

The 2012 North American Christian Convention opened in Orlando with worship, prayer, and teaching inviting thousands of attendees to find spiritual refreshing in the presence of God.

Externally Focused AND Evangelistic?

Christian Standard leaders discuss how churches can unite evangelism and community service, building credibility through consistent outreach while keeping disciple-making and gospel proclamation at the heart of their…