January 18, 2009
SOS: Servants of Our Savior
Servants of Our Savior connects RV-traveling Christians with churches, camps, schools, and ministries needing practical help, from repairs and maintenance to teaching and encouragement.
Series: Featured
January 18, 2009
But Did I Worship?
Mark Atteberry reflects on how ministry responsibilities, service mechanics, and Sunday distractions can keep leaders physically present in church while missing the deeper purpose of worship.
January 11, 2009
A New Opportunity to Reach Kids with VBS
Standard Publishing’s “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS theme combines game-show fun, Scripture learning, and hands-on service to help churches engage children and adults.
January 11, 2009
VBS: Testing the Best
LifeSpring Christian Church helped Standard Publishing field-test its “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS course, giving children a full VBS experience while staff and volunteers evaluated materials for improvement.
January 11, 2009
AKA: Daniel Read
Cincinnati Christian University senior Daniel Read brings humor, warmth, and improvisational energy to Standard Publishing’s “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS as the winsome host Wade Winalot.
January 11, 2009
VBS: The Big Thing
Ryan Frank shares six practical ways children’s ministry leaders can make Vacation Bible School a focused, strategic summer outreach for children, families, and the wider community.
January 11, 2009
The Power and Potential of “Not-Thank-You”
Ethan Magness reflects on a child’s bedtime prayer to show how honest prayer can hold gratitude and lament together before a good and caring God.
January 4, 2009
Life for the Average Christian
Doug Priest reflects on the changing face of global Christianity and argues that mission includes evangelism, justice, environmental stewardship, and care for the poor.
January 4, 2009
Servanthood Without Star Power
Jim Herbst reflects on the quiet reality of compassionate service, where lasting change often comes through humble, steady, everyday servanthood rather than high-visibility projects.
January 4, 2009
Small Groups that Give and Live Graciously
Brian Mavis shares how LifeBridge Christian Church gave small groups half their tithes to invest in ministry, helping members serve needs, grow in generosity, and strengthen community.
January 4, 2009
Common Sense
Greg Pruett urges the church to seek receptive Muslim peoples, translate Scripture into local languages, and share Christ through intentional, culturally sensitive mission strategy.
December 21, 2008
Wanted: Good Men for a Fine Work (Part 2)
Eric Stevens examines the public and congregational qualities of elders, showing how mature leaders demonstrate integrity, hospitality, teaching ability, and faithful stewardship in the church.
December 21, 2008
The Birth That Changed the World
Victor Knowles reflects on the unmatched influence of Jesus Christ on civilization, the arts, compassion, and transformed lives, arguing that one birth truly changed the world.
December 21, 2008
Questioning Worship
Tom Lawson reflects on how worship often gives us answers, yet Scripture’s questions may follow us home and lead to deeper insight and changed lives.
December 21, 2008
The Spiritually Dynamic Church
Ken Idleman reflects on the spiritually dynamic church at Antioch, showing how its witness, joy, hunger to learn, and generosity can shape congregations today.
December 14, 2008
Wanted: Good Men for a Fine Work (Part 1)
Eric Stevens explains why eldership is a “fine work” and why Paul’s qualifications describe spiritually mature leaders whose character is evident in personal and family life.
December 14, 2008
Disability Ministry in the Christian Church
Jim Pierson reflects on 25 years of disability ministry influence through CCFH, highlighting church resources, training partnerships, and congregations serving people with disabilities.
December 14, 2008
The Power to Transform
Victor M. Parachin reflects on gentleness as powerful, life-changing strength—seen in Catherine Lawes’s compassion, Paul’s fruit of the Spirit, disciplined thoughts, and forgiveness.
December 14, 2008
Reflections from a Bartender’s Son
Chuck Sackett reflects on alcohol, abstinence, moderation, and Christian leadership, urging believers to weigh motives, wisdom, Scripture, family impact, and witness with humility.
December 7, 2008
Nurturing Missions Partnerships
Church and mission leaders consider how congregations can define missions giving, sustain healthy partnerships, and build clearer accountability with missionaries and parachurch organizations.
