November 3, 2026
Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth Keifer
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Brave a New Ethical World
Mark S. Krause considers medical marijuana, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, and the need for Christians to face emerging ethical questions with biblical wisdom rather than slogans.
The Blessings of Scarcity
Stephen Bond reflects on how financial scarcity challenged churches while encouraging creative ministry, careful stewardship, deeper dependence on God, and greater sensitivity to people facing unemployment and financial…
Building Bonds Between Elders and Ministers (Part 1)
Mark A. Taylor reflects on discouragement, brokenness, and the hope Christians have because Jesus promised both trouble in this world and victory beyond it.
Ask Yourself Some Questions Before You Fire
Ken Swatman offers pastors and church leaders a careful process for evaluating staff concerns before making the difficult decision to terminate a ministry employee.
When You Feel Like Giving Up, Giving In, or Getting Out
Rick Grover offers honest encouragement for ministers facing discouragement, reminding leaders to remember their call, keep their eyes on the goal, and stop trying to serve alone.
Christian Colleges, 2009-10 (chart)
View the 2010 Christian College Chart with attendance and faculty figures, income and expenditures, contact information, and more for 35 affiliated colleges.
Here’s What’s Happening at Our Christian Colleges
Colleges and seminaries associated with Christian churches and churches of Christ share updates on leadership transitions, new programs, campus projects, missions, online learning, and ministry training.
Friendship Matters
Kelly Kastens reflects on why spiritual friendship matters, especially for Christian leaders who need trusted companions marked by honesty, vulnerability, prayer, and a shared desire to become more…
How to Help
Darrel Rowland considers how churches can respond before crisis comes, helping leaders face hidden same-sex struggles with honesty, accountability, and Christlike care.
Searching for Causes of Homosexuality
Kent Paris offers a historical and pastoral overview of homosexuality, counseling, family dynamics, and ministry care, arguing that church leaders should understand the complexity behind same-gender struggles.
Our Ministry to Gays and Lesbians
James C. Donovan reflects on the pastoral challenge of ministering to gays and lesbians while holding biblical convictions about sexuality, church fellowship, grace, truth, and unity.
God Intends Church Growth
What do a lost sheep, a missing coin, and a returning son reveal about God's heart? Stephen Bond examines the urgency of seeking people who are far from…
Balancing Grace and Truth with Homosexuals
Darrel Rowland profiles Kent Paris, founder of Nehemiah Ministries, and his call for churches to respond to homosexuality with grace, truth, humility, and pastoral care.
Honor Where It’s Due: A Report on the 2009 National Missionary Convention
John Caldwell reflects on the National Missionary Convention’s growth, honors Walter and Iva Lou Birney’s decades of service, and highlights a renewed call to prayer, missions, and workers…
Egyptians Churches Move Toward New Testament Principles
Churches in Egypt are moving toward New Testament practices through the patient teaching of Safaa Fahmi, including weekly Communion, baptism, local leadership, and renewed commitment amid opposition.
