
November 3, 2026
Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth Keifer
Landon Shuman

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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

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

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.

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…

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.
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