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overseas mission work
Mission & Evangelism

NACC Beyond Beyond Words to Action Holistic Global Impact

Dick Alexander reflects on overseas mission work that shares both the gospel and practical care, with examples from Ukraine, Cambodia, and Kenya.

Dick Alexander · July 18, 2010
spiritual disciplines
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

NACC Beyond Beyond the Misguided Spiritual Disciplines

Brian Jones challenges guilt-driven approaches to spiritual disciplines, arguing that God often forms disciples through suffering, rebuke, silence, service, and corporate worship.

Brian Jones · July 18, 2010
preventing pastoral burnout
Church Staff

NACC Beyond Beyond the Desert of Ministry Fatigue

George Ross reflects on ministry fatigue, staff recovery, team-based leadership, and the practices that help church leaders avoid depletion while continuing to serve faithfully.

George Ross · July 18, 2010
BEYOND series
Church & Ministry

NACC Beyond A Sermon Series and BEYOND

Ethan Magness reflects on how the BEYOND series challenged Mountain Christian Church to embrace discomfort, renew urgency, and keep following Jesus into places they had never been.

Ethan Magness · July 18, 2010
risk-taking faith
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Risky Faith

Stephen Bond reflects on 34 years of risk-taking faith, from seminary and Chilean missions to Midwest ministry and church planting in Sparks, Nevada.

Stephen Bond · July 11, 2010
true worship of God
Worship & Prayer

When Is a Worship Service Not a Worship Service?

What does the true worship of God require? John Sloper examines Hebrew and Greek words for worship, explaining why humility, reverence, and wholehearted submission matter more than outward…

John Sloper · July 11, 2010
seven days of worship
Devotionals

Seven Days of Praise

Daniel Schantz reflects on seven ordinary days and the many ways God receives worship through creation, teaching, Scripture, home, music, communion, and grace.

Daniel Schantz · July 11, 2010
Christian baptism
Theology & Bible

The Boy with the Odd-Shaped Head

C. Robert Wetzel reflects on baptism, Scripture, and grace through a childhood barber shop debate and a lifetime of ministry shaped by Restoration Movement convictions.

C. Robert Wetzel · July 11, 2010
God Bless America
Culture & Public Square

God Bless America?

Marshall Leggett reflects on America’s heritage of faith, its blessings and challenges, and the Christian call to pray, witness, and seek God’s blessing for the nation.

Marshall Leggett · July 4, 2010
Restoration Movement politicians
Restoration Movement History

For God and Country

James B. North traces how people connected to the Restoration Movement have served in public office, from presidents and senators to judges, representatives, governors, and state legislators.

James B. North · July 4, 2010
Christian faith and public service
Culture & Public Square

Serving the People, Serving God: An Interview with Harriet Miers and Nathan Hecht

Harriet Miers and Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht discuss how Christian faith shapes public service, political leadership, humility, and civility in this interview with Dusty Rubeck.

Dusty Rubeck · July 4, 2010
James A. Garfield
Restoration Movement History

A Religious Man for President

Jerry Rushford traces James A. Garfield’s Restoration Movement roots, from baptism and preaching at Hiram to his presidency, assassination, and enduring influence on Christian churches.

Jerry Rushford · July 4, 2010
Christian Standard reader feedback
News & Updates

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Staff · July 4, 2010
dealing with church criticism
Church Leadership

“Be Nice or Leave!”

Rick Grover reflects on how church leaders can respond to criticism, conflict, and mean-spirited behavior with self-examination, compassion, courage, and Christlike firmness.

Rick Grover · July 4, 2010
prayer campaign
Worship & Prayer

Great and Mighty Things

Chuck Booher shares how Crossroads Christian Church turned an impossible financial campaign into 40 days of prayer, renewed faith, and more than $3 million in commitments.

Chuck Booher · June 27, 2010
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