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church debt
Stewardship & Generosity

Travel Light

Neal Windham urges churches to travel light, rethink debt and facilities, and embrace a new kingdom economy marked by generosity, flexibility, and mission-focused restraint.

Neal Windham · April 2, 2011
truth matters
Christian Living

Truth Matters

Karen Rees reflects on why truth matters in Christian living, urging believers to test what they hear, speak truth in love, and avoid spreading careless words.

Karen Rees · March 31, 2011
corporate worship participation
Worship & Prayer

In Praise of Congregational Participation

Becky Ahlberg urges churches to move beyond worship as performance and invite congregations into deeper participation through Scripture, prayer, testimony, Communion, baptism, art, and silence.

Becky Ahlberg · March 29, 2011
reading Old Testament Law
Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from Old Testament Law (Part 2)

Matt Proctor explains how Christians can read Old Testament Law as a window into God’s heart, a mirror exposing sin, and a picture pointing to Christ.

Matt Proctor · March 27, 2011
Old Testament Law
Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from Old Testament Law (Part 1)

Matt Proctor explains why Christians should not skip the Old Testament Law, showing how Leviticus and other legal texts still shape discipleship, worship, and our understanding of God’s…

Matt Proctor · March 25, 2011
Hell and universalism
Theology & Bible

Thinking About Hell?

Christian Standard gathers four articles responding to questions raised by Rob Bell’s Love Wins, with thoughtful pieces on Hell, universalism, and God’s wrath.

Christian Standard · March 18, 2011
White Fields Overseas Evangelism
Restoration Movement History

Reggie Thomas: A “Fisher of Men” for 65 Years

Victor Knowles profiles Reggie Thomas, marking 65 years since his first sermon and reflecting on his evangelistic ministry, White Fields Overseas Evangelism, and lifelong commitment to preaching the…

Victor Knowles · March 17, 2011
faithful ministry
Restoration Movement History

Riley Donica: Used by God for 59 Years

Cynthia Perkins remembers her father, Riley Donica, and his 59 years of ministry shaped by God’s sovereignty, grace, love, and salvation in Oklahoma’s Kiamichi Mountains.

Cynthia Perkins · March 17, 2011
global mission investment
Mission & Evangelism

Beyond Borders

Mike Schrage reflects on megachurch baptism costs and challenges churches to consider how global mission investment can help reach fertile fields beyond U.S. borders.

Mike Schrage · March 13, 2011
Milligan College students
Organizations & Events

Back to College 45 Years Later

LeRoy Lawson reflects on returning to Milligan College to teach freshman humanities, comparing generations of students while finding today’s freshmen young, challenged, curious, respectful, and delightful.

LeRoy Lawson · March 10, 2011
mission of Christian colleges
Organizations & Events

Why We Wont Lose Our Light

Gary Tiffin considers how Christian colleges can adapt to changing educational realities while remaining faithful to their founding mission, congregational ties, and ministry purpose.

Gary Tiffin · March 9, 2011
Organizations & Events

2011 College Reports: God Is at Work on Our Campus

Colleges and seminaries associated with Christian churches and churches of Christ report enrollment growth, new programs, mission efforts, leadership changes, and renewed commitment to preparing Christian leaders.

Staff · March 9, 2011
2010-11 college chart
Organizations & Events

Christian Colleges, 2010-11 (chart)

Christian Standard’s 2010-11 college chart provides attendance, faculty, financial, and contact information for 29 colleges affiliated with Christian church and church of Christ.

Staff · March 9, 2011
prayer for creation
Worship & Prayer

The Earth: Handle with Prayer

Jan Johnson reflects on praying for creation amid Southern California fires and drought, asking how believers can serve as God’s agents in caring for the earth.

Jan Johnson · March 8, 2011
small groups ministry
Church & Ministry

Tend Them. Grow Them. Keep Them!

David Roadcup explains why a well-led small groups ministry can help believers build relationships, study Scripture, receive care, discover gifts, and grow toward spiritual maturity.

David Roadcup · March 7, 2011
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