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rural church planting
Church & Ministry

A New Church for Happys Inn

Phil Alspaw shares how Libby Christian Church transformed two bays of a rural Montana fire station into Chain of Lakes Christian Church—and watched a new congregation take root.

Phil Alspaw · April 8, 2012
what does salvation mean
Theology & Bible

I Will Save You

Jeff Vines explores what salvation means, why human goodness cannot overcome sin, and how the cross, repentance, commitment, and baptism shape our response to God's promise to save.

Jeff Vines · April 6, 2012
Christians and poverty
Culture & Public Square

A Poor Man”s Wish for His Christian Friends

After experiencing poverty firsthand, an anonymous Christian writer challenges assumptions about the working poor and calls believers to exchange stereotypes and indifference for empathy, mercy, and the mind…

Christian Standard · April 4, 2012
faith and doubt
Care & Counseling

A Room Called Remember

A lifelong church member describes how childhood abuse, unanswered questions, and painful experiences with the church nearly drove her away—and how safe relationships helped her begin healing without…

Christian Standard · April 3, 2012
seminary education
Church Leadership

Is Seminary Worth It?

Josh Tandy considers whether seminary is still worth the investment, examining how historical context, critique, personal formation, and critical thinking prepare leaders for healthy long-term ministry.

Josh Tandy · March 28, 2012
Christian colleges
Organizations & Events

We’re Not Alone

A cappella colleges face changing enrollment as fewer church of Christ students attend, religious diversity grows, and families increasingly weigh academic quality and educational outcomes alongside Christian identity.

Darrel Rowland · March 26, 2012
Christian college enrollment trends
Organizations & Events

How Colleges Are Coping

Restoration Movement colleges describe how changing student demographics are shaping biblical instruction, recruitment, institutional identity, and their relationships with students from a variety of church backgrounds.

Darrel Rowland · March 25, 2012
Restoration Movement colleges
Organizations & Events

Christian Church Colleges?

As more students from outside the Restoration Movement attend its colleges and universities, Christian higher education leaders consider the opportunities, risks, financial realities, and implications for their movement's…

Darrel Rowland · March 25, 2012
college education
Christian Living

What Good Is a College Education These Days?

LeRoy Lawson considers what a college education can—and cannot—provide, arguing that its greatest rewards include intellectual independence, lifelong learning, meaningful friendships, maturity, and a deeper knowledge of God.

LeRoy Lawson · March 19, 2012
challenges facing Christian colleges
Organizations & Events

21st-Century Challenges to Biblical Higher Education

Gary Weedman examines five challenges facing Christian colleges, from financial pressures and changing student demographics to online education, globalization, and the need to renew their mission for a…

Gary Weedman · March 19, 2012
Christian college chart
Organizations & Events

Christian Colleges, 2011-12 (Chart)

Christian Standard’s annual college chart provides attendance, faculty, financial, and contact information for 29 colleges affiliated with Christian church and church of Christ.

Staff · March 18, 2012
Christian colleges and seminaries
Organizations & Events

2012 College Reports: Building, Teaching, Serving, Growing!

Christian colleges and seminaries share updates on ministry training, academic programs, enrollment, missions, leadership, campus expansion, and new opportunities for students preparing to serve.

Staff · March 18, 2012
courageous church leadership
Church Leadership

A Call to Courage

Susan Lawrence challenges church leaders to move beyond “good enough,” confronting difficult issues with courage, accountability, discernment, and a commitment to pursuing God’s best.

Susan Lawrence · March 16, 2012
support young ministers
Church Leadership

Love em into the Lords Work!

Steve Reeves reflects on his first years in ministry and offers practical ways church leaders and members can welcome, encourage, support, and extend grace to young ministers and…

Steve Reeves · March 14, 2012
leadership skills
Church Leadership

Ten Skills Every Leader Needs

From standing up for justice to learning from mistakes, Victor M. Parachin explores 10 essential leadership skills and the character, compassion, vision, and action effective leaders need.

Victor M. Parachin · March 13, 2012
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