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creeds in Christian worship
Theology & Bible

Creeds: A Slogan Reexamined

C. Robert Wetzel considers the Restoration Movement’s complicated relationship with creeds and explores how shared affirmations of faith, whether sung or spoken, can become meaningful acts of worship…

C. Robert Wetzel · March 10, 2012
2012 North American Christian Convention
Organizations & Events

NACC 2012: Interview with the President

Rick Rusaw shares how the 2012 North American Christian Convention aims to refresh ministry leaders through encouragement, connection, fresh ideas, and a renewed sense of commitment and calling.

Brian Mavis · March 7, 2012
NACC 2012 speakers
Organizations & Events

NACC 2012: Speakers, Topics to Challenge and Refresh

Meet the featured speakers at the 2012 NACC, including Mark Scott, Jerry Taylor, Reggie McNeal, Rick Rusaw, Bob Russell, and Rick Warren, and review the complete schedule of…

Jennifer Taylor · March 6, 2012
2012 NACC
Organizations & Events

NACC 2012: Different, but the Same

Tom Claibourne previews the 2012 NACC in Orlando, where a more relaxed schedule, intentional connections, ministry encouragement, and family-friendly setting aim to leave attendees truly refreshed.

Tom Claibourne · March 5, 2012
marginalized in the church
Church Life

The Marginalized

Many believers sit quietly on the margins of congregational life, longing to belong. David Soucie challenges Christians to notice the overlooked and intentionally extend the acceptance, attention, and…

David Soucie · March 4, 2012
leadership styles
Church Leadership

Lead with Style!

Rick Chromey explores four leadership styles—the game show host, chef, stage manager, and counselor—and shows how understanding their strengths and weaknesses can help ministry teams lead together more…

Rick Chromey · March 2, 2012
church pews
Church Life

Sitting Pretty

Daniel Schantz remembers the wooden church pews of his childhood—their unforgiving stability, lessons in discipline, and endless possibilities for imagination—in this humorous reflection on church life.

Daniel Schantz · March 2, 2012
Mission & Evangelism

Sending and Supporting Missionary Kids

Missionary kids face unique challenges as they move between cultures. Lana West explores their experiences and offers practical ways churches can understand, encourage, and support missionary families.

Lana West · February 29, 2012
Organizations & Events

Commissioned: NMC Becomes ICOM

The National Missionary Convention gathers thousands for missions, discipleship, networking, and training while beginning a new chapter under its new name: the International Conference on Missions.

Chris DeWelt · February 28, 2012
same-sex attraction
Ethics & Moral Issues

How Should the Church Relate to Those with Same-Sex Attraction?

Mark Moore considers same-sex attraction, Christian identity, celibacy, spiritual gifts, and bodily stewardship while challenging churches to extend dignity, grace, and meaningful belonging to those living with same-sex…

Mark E. Moore · February 24, 2012
Team Expansion
Mission & Evangelism

Sending, Serving, Reaching: Team Expansion

Team Expansion combines prayer, missionary training, and church planting in its work among unreached people groups, equipping workers and developing local leaders to carry the gospel into communities…

Jennifer Taylor · February 22, 2012
TCM International Institute
Church Leadership

Sending, Serving, Reaching: TCM International Institute

TCM International Institute equips international Christian leaders for service in their home countries through graduate ministry education, while U.S. Christians support students through scholarships and short-term service.

Jennifer Taylor · February 22, 2012
Pioneer Bible Translators
Mission & Evangelism

Sending, Serving, Reaching: Pioneer Bible Translators

Pioneer Bible Translators combines Scripture translation with literacy, church planting, community development, and prayer as it works to disciple people groups without access to written Scripture.

Jennifer Taylor · February 21, 2012
Organizations & Events

Sending, Serving, Reaching: New Missions Systems International

New Missions Systems International supports missionaries through training, placement, and international initiatives ranging from church planting and youth outreach to community development, education, and business as mission.

Jennifer Taylor · February 21, 2012
International Disaster Emergency Service
Organizations & Events

Sending, Serving, Reaching: IDES

International Disaster Emergency Service expands its work beyond managing disaster-relief donations, mobilizing volunteers and partnering with churches to address disasters, hunger, community development, medical needs, and evangelism.

Jennifer Taylor · February 21, 2012
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