August 19, 2007
A kingdom business can be both 100 percent business and 100 percent Christian. See how a milling operation helped farmers, strengthened livelihoods, and created opportunities for evangelism, baptisms, and new churches in a country closed to traditional missionaries.
August 19, 2007
A brief roundup of books on business as mission, tentmaking, microenterprise, and kingdom entrepreneurship—highlighting practical approaches for ministry in places closed to conventional missionary work.
August 19, 2007
After more than two decades of unity-focused gatherings, the Restoration Forum will conclude this September. Victor Knowles recounts its origins, key milestones, and why organizers believe it’s time to move from conversation to cooperation.
August 12, 2007
Southland Christian Church shares how it addresses HIV/AIDS and world hunger through global partnerships and local outreach. Learn how ministries in Africa and initiatives in Lexington aim to break cycles of need through care, support, and discipleship.
August 12, 2007
East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis supports HIV/AIDS and hunger relief through long-term partnerships with CMF International and Food for the Hungry, plus an annual Thanksgiving weekend world hunger offering.
August 12, 2007
RiverTree Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, shares how God shaped a deep commitment to at-risk children through sponsorship, child survival initiatives, adoption support, and foster-care partnerships—locally and around the world.
August 12, 2007
After visiting Nairobi’s slums, Tim Harlow shares sobering realities of poverty and HIV/AIDS and urges believers to act like Jesus—supporting children, caring for the vulnerable, and trusting the church to bring lasting hope.
August 12, 2007
Mount Pleasant Christian Church built a six-week “Imagine” series on Matthew 25 and paired each message with action—food and clothing drives, orphan support, AIDS caregiver kits for Zimbabwe, and focused prayer for the persecuted church.
August 5, 2007
When a church faces decline, closing doesn’t have to mean the end. Learn how one congregation chose a “legacy church” path—using its assets to restart as a new church—and the process that guided the decision.
August 5, 2007
Two south Tampa churches explored a merger, paused, then reunited around a shared vision. Learn how leadership, a transition team, and trust-building helped form New Beginnings Christian Church.
August 5, 2007
Using the “bilge pump” parable, Phil Scott warns that maintenance can’t stop long-term decline and urges congregations toward courageous leadership, innovation, and aggressive evangelism beyond the safety of the harbor.
August 5, 2007
A practical guide to choosing elders rooted in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Matt Proctor offers ten questions to help congregations identify leaders with character, wisdom, and credibility—while applying biblical standards with grace.
July 29, 2007
A childhood gardening lesson becomes a picture of church planting. Three seasoned leaders intentionally mentor weary planters with prayer, questions, encouragement, and permission to take faithful risks when the early excitement fades.
July 29, 2007
After coaching 16 lead pastors from large churches, Bob Harrington shares 10 insights on grace-centered leadership, rigorous self-care, building leaders of leaders, healthy eldership, and serving the community with generosity and relational intentionality.
July 29, 2007
When a struggling church finally sought a consultant’s help, it was too late to recover. Closing the doors brought peace—and sparked a new calling to help other churches seek help sooner.
July 29, 2007
By Lisa Jernigan I recently attended a training conference for women themed, “The Masquerade.” We talked about the various masks women wear and how we have become very good at disguising who we really are. I spoke with a sweet older woman who seemed to show the spirit of Jesus. As we were talking she began to tear up as I complimented her genuine smile and sweet spirit. She graciously thanked me and said, “If you only knew my past.” Well, I didn’t and I couldn’t imagine that this gentle lady could have ever had a “past.” I said her
July 22, 2007
Contemporary preaching comes in many forms, but common threads are emerging. Chuck Sackett highlights investment, involvement, invention, and response—then offers wise cautions for staying faithful while adapting methods.
July 22, 2007
A brief roundup of preaching resources—ranging from contextual evangelistic preaching to sermon process models and provocative rethinking—offering practical ideas to broaden and sharpen a preacher’s approach.
July 22, 2007
In an age of endless media resources, worship leaders thrive with a clear philosophy, a cohesive team, and an efficient planning process. See how churches collaborate, adapt to new communities, and build services that point people to God.
July 22, 2007
Ten practical ways to add a fresh spark to Sunday worship—from prayer and tech preparation to Communion, responsive readings, and special emphasis Sundays—so services stay engaging and God honoring.
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