February 19, 2006
Short-term missions can be more than a meaningful week away. Learn how families can prepare, serve humbly, and build an ongoing Great Commission lifestyle that lasts beyond the trip.
February 19, 2006
Jesus doesn’t oppose greatness—he redefines it. Dave Smith reflects on Mark 8 and Mark 10, showing how true greatness is lived through servanthood, sacrifice, and daily faithfulness when ministry includes suffering.
February 12, 2006
Robert F. Hull Jr. reflects on Wendell Berry’s The Hidden Wound, revisiting memories of “soft” bigotry and a painful college moment. He points to forgiveness in Christ and the Lord’s table as healing for racism’s wounds.
February 12, 2006
W. Ray Kelley examines why many Restoration Movement churches have struggled to evangelize and integrate African-Americans, highlighting history, present challenges, and practical steps for intentional, sustained ministry in diverse communities.
February 12, 2006
Carl B. Bridges offers five practical observations about helping the needy—combining compassion with realism, wise giving, volunteer service, and humility amid political disagreements.
February 12, 2006
Following Jesus is tough—especially for church leaders who feel they have nowhere to be honest. Jeff Krajewski points to Jesus’ own trusted friends and urges the church to become a place of safety and grace.
February 5, 2006
A call to renewed unity within the Restoration family, centered on Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and the 2006 North American Christian Convention theme, “Together in Christ,” in Louisville.
February 5, 2006
Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will explore the theme “Restored” through worship, teaching, workshops, and high-energy gatherings at the Galt House June 27-29.
February 5, 2006
Jack Reese explores “the tyranny of the proximate”—our habit of treating our own norms as the standard. He urges humility toward others, warns against nationalistic idolatry, and points Christians to their true citizenship in heaven.
February 5, 2006
Learn how locals really pronounce Louisville, then explore the city’s standout arts, museums, riverfront landmarks, sports, and family attractions—from the Slugger Museum to the Muhammad Ali Center.
February 5, 2006
Louisville will host the North American Christian Convention June 27-30, featuring special events, prayer gatherings, mentorship breakfasts, and programming for all ages—aimed at strengthening relationships and celebrating shared heritage across Christian churches and churches of Christ.
January 29, 2006
A collection of candid online quotes from introverts describing what drains them in church—forced greetings, loud services, pressure to socialize, and limited views of outreach—along with their longing for privacy and restoration.
January 29, 2006
Church life often assumes extroverted norms. Mandy Smith explains what introverts are (and aren’t), how common church practices can overwhelm them, and practical ways leaders can create authentic space for introverts’ gifts and growth.
January 29, 2006
Bafundi Mpofu describes how a Zimbabwe congregation moved from dependency to self-support through tithing—fully funding pastors, planting new churches, and renewing mission purpose during economic collapse.
January 29, 2006
A mission trip to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, revealed “bundles of joy”—believers dancing forward to give sacrificially in the midst of hardship. Their generosity and hope offer a lasting lesson in joyful giving.
January 29, 2006
Doug Priest reflects on the Restoration Movement’s heritage and the freedoms he values—freedom to choose, fellowship, listen, serve, and cooperate—while pursuing unity and holistic ministry across the Stone-Campbell tradition.
January 22, 2006
At Crossroads Christian Church, prayer during Communion grew into a shepherds ministry, and anointing with oil now draws hundreds forward. The church sees a deep hunger for spiritual connection in a post-Christian culture.
January 22, 2006
How do churches help people respond to the gospel? This article shares real-world approaches—from invitations and counseling rooms to baptism practices—highlighting celebration, clarity, and the next steps of discipleship.
January 22, 2006
As choirs decline, Becky Ahlberg argues the issue isn’t “traditional vs. contemporary,” but whether worship leaders equip people to serve. A healthy choir can be a cross-generational, creative, and effective worship-leading team.
January 22, 2006
A conversation about the Lord’s Supper and invitation hymns opens a wider look at Stone-Campbell worship history—and the motives, cultural pressures, and practical reasons that shape how churches worship.
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