January 28, 2007
Three leadership models shape today’s church, but only one is biblical. Randy Gariss contrasts storefront and foreman approaches with shepherding—personal pursuit, prayer, compassion, and responsibility for God’s people.
January 21, 2007
LifeBridge Christian Church’s “Sanctum” offers a Saturday-night quiet service shaped by Scripture, Spirit, and silence. Worshipers reflect, pray, and move through stations—including a walking labyrinth—seeking God in stillness.
January 21, 2007
Dan Kimball says “emerging worship” is more than new styles—it reflects deeper questions about the church itself. See how two congregations are reshaping weekend gatherings around participation, dialogue, and community.
January 21, 2007
Stories from Connections Christian Church in Calgary show how a network of house churches builds community, mobilizes leaders, and lives missionally. Learn why “Living Room” gatherings focus on shared meals, Scripture discussion, prayer, and intentional replication.
January 21, 2007
A convention comment raises a question about what’s missing in many pulpits. Gary Weedman defines doctrinal preaching, connects it to New Testament speech, and calls churches to restore doctrine with celebration, creativity, and stronger ministry preparation.
January 20, 2007
By Victor M. Parachin In 1964 as Winston Churchill”s health was rapidly declining, former President and World War II Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower visited his friend. Eisenhower sat by the former prime minister”s bed for a lengthy period of time. Neither man spoke. After a while, Churchill slowly raised his hand and painstakingly made the “V” for victory sign, which he was well known for, often flashing it to the British people during the darkest days of World War II. Eisenhower, fighting back tears, stood up, saluted Churchill, and left the room. Composing himself, Eisenhower spoke to his aide in
January 14, 2007
Joe Ellis urges American churches to recover authentic New Testament faith and function in a time of cultural shaking. Drawing on historic awakenings, he calls congregations toward restoration, evangelistic passion, and renewed effectiveness.
January 14, 2007
Gary Zustiak argues that evangelism in a postmodern world must be relational and intentional, not sales-like or coercive. Using metaphors like dance, midwife, and gardener, he calls the church to invite people into community.
January 14, 2007
A pastoral case for why preaching still matters. Matt Proctor explores the power of God’s Word, the responsibility of listeners, and the holy weight carried by those who step into the pulpit each week.
January 7, 2007
A forecast of “unlimited” visibility sparks a reflection on whether the church’s future is predetermined. Jeff Walling argues Scripture calls believers to faithful choices today that shape tomorrow.
January 7, 2007
Dan Kimball challenges the assumption that young people will “return to church” as they age, arguing many now lack Judeo-Christian roots. He urges churches to rethink ministry in a post-Christian, pluralistic, postmodern culture.
January 7, 2007
Dan Kimball explains why churches can’t assume postmodern generations will think or worship like moderns. He urges leaders to understand emerging culture, adapt ministry approaches, and press ahead in making disciples with faithfulness and clarity.
January 7, 2007
A curated reading list on worldview and postmodernism, featuring key evangelical resources that explain cultural shifts, challenges to absolute truth, and practical ministry engagement—from James Sire’s worldview primer to Leonard Sweet’s EPIC-culture approach.
January 6, 2007
A leadership lesson from an elderly worshiper highlights why strong leaders handle problems so congregations can worship. The article outlines a shepherd’s responsibilities—lead, guide, feed, and protect—and calls church members to submit to spiritual leadership.
January 1, 2007
Meet this year’s lineup of Christian Standard columnists—leaders and thinkers reflecting on Christian life, church ministry, Restoration Movement concerns, and the challenges of Christian leadership.
December 31, 2006
Jesus chose imperfect people and shaped them into leaders. This article explores the qualities he modeled and sought—humble service, compassion, discernment, prayer, action, delegation, and courage—for leaders serving the local church today.
December 31, 2006
An eight-page index to every article printed in 2006 is available as a PDF. Use the annual Christian Standard index to research by topic, author, and columnist.
December 24, 2006
Christmas awakens a restless longing in many—through perfectionism, loneliness, grief, or escape. Like the Magi, people seek what they can’t fully name. This reflection calls believers to notice that longing and reach out.
December 24, 2006
Mark Scott reflects on Luke’s Christmas narrative, showing how God fills ordinary places, people, and events with profound meaning. From Bethlehem’s fields to the shepherds’ surprise, Christmas announces good news for outsiders, too.
December 24, 2006
By Jackina Stark “”Tis the season to be BUSY.” The way-too-much-to-do usually begins the day after Thanksgiving. Or is the Christmas holiday stressful for only me? Just making my gift lists can wear me out, despite the fact one son-in-law never wants anything but a gift certificate. And most years rushing from store to store to purchase these gifts is a misery, with or without gale winds whipping icy snow into my face. And then, of course, those gifts I”ve toted home and hidden eventually have to be found and wrapped. I”m thrilled, of course, that my husband Tony wraps
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