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retirees in mission service
Mission & Evangelism

These Seniors Served Overseas

Doug Priest shares stories of retirees and experienced professionals using construction, business, teaching, and counseling skills to serve in global mission settings.

Doug Priest · November 18, 2010
reaching international students
Mission & Evangelism

The World at Our Doorstep

Greg Swinney calls Christians to reach the nations already living nearby by welcoming international students with friendship, hospitality, and gospel-centered care.

Greg Swinney · November 17, 2010
international student ministry
Mission & Evangelism

The 10/40 Window Is Open to You

Greg Swinney encourages Christians to see international students from the 10/40 window as neighbors who may be reached through simple, patient friendship.

Greg Swinney · November 17, 2010
Discerning truth
Apologetics & Worldview

The Whole Truth

Jeff Faull reflects on truth, distortion, and Christian discernment, pointing readers to Jesus’ words, character, actions, and scriptural authority as the reliable measure of what is true.

Jeff Faull · November 17, 2010
church planting change
Church Planting

My Journey to Journey

Darin Brown reflects on how dissatisfaction, renewed vision, and humble next steps helped transform a struggling church plant into a new season of outreach and growth.

Darin Brown · November 13, 2010
God’s justice
Theology & Bible

The Value of Justice

Karen Rees connects global stories of injustice with Scripture’s teaching that God is both loving and just, showing why mercy, judgment, and forgiveness belong together.

Karen Rees · November 12, 2010
defending the church
Church Life

Stop Bashing the Bride!

Mike Baker defends the church as Christ’s bride, arguing that despite human imperfection, the church remains God’s idea, spiritually radiant, and central to God’s redemptive work in the…

Mike Baker · November 10, 2010
effective church teamwork
Church Leadership

Teams Function Like Teams

Stephen Bond identifies three behaviors that strengthen church teamwork: committing to shared objectives, setting clear expectations, and caring for one another. Discover how these practices help ministry staff…

Stephen Bond · November 8, 2010
small group leadership
Church & Ministry

Smaller Groups, More Disciples

Michael Mack explains why small group leaders burn out when they try to disciple too many people and points to Jesus’ focused investment in three disciples as a…

Michael Mack · November 5, 2010
small group leaders
Church & Ministry

Marks of a Successful Discipler

Rick Lowry offers a concise checklist for small group leaders, emphasizing personal spiritual growth, prayerful care for members, intentional discipleship, and purposeful meeting planning.

Rick Lowry · November 5, 2010
small group spiritual growth
Church & Ministry

It’s All About Change

Bill Search explains how small groups can encourage real spiritual transformation through trusting relationships, meaningful Bible discussions, and personal spiritual goals that help members grow beyond knowledge into…

Bill Search · November 4, 2010
healthy small group
Church & Ministry

Seven Hallmarks of a Healthy Small Group

Michael Mack outlines seven biblical values Northeast Christian Church uses to evaluate healthy small groups, from Christ-centered leadership and shared ownership to authentic community, discipleship, service, outreach, and…

Michael Mack · November 4, 2010
biblical small groups
Church & Ministry

Small Groups . . . Foundation for a Healthy Church

Dick Alexander explains why small groups are essential to biblical church life, offering the community, pastoral care, accountability, and “one another” relationships large worship gatherings cannot provide.

Dick Alexander · November 3, 2010
Basic Training church program
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

From the Served to the Servant

Chuck Booher explains how Crossroads Christian Church’s Basic Training program helps new believers grow through Scripture, accountability, community, and hands-on service across the church.

Chuck Booher · November 3, 2010
Standard Publishing books
News & Updates

A Resource for Readers of Books

Mark A. Taylor highlights a growing list of Standard Publishing books for adults and families, including titles on forgiveness, evangelism, leadership, parenting, fiction, and Bible study.

Mark A. Taylor · October 29, 2010
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