November 3, 2026
Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth Keifer
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A History of Open Forum
John Mills reflects on the Open Forum’s 26-year effort to foster dialogue, church planting, mission, and unity among Christian churches/churches of Christ and the wider Stone-Campbell Movement.
A Test of Our Times
Rod Roberts reflects on Iowa’s same-sex marriage ruling, cultural discernment, and the responsibility of Christian leaders to understand the times and engage moral issues in the public square.
Embracing the Ministry of Adoption
RiverTree Christian Church’s Born in Our Hearts ministry supports adoptive and foster families through prayer, resources, events, encouragement, and adoption grants.
An Adoption Story
Greg and Julie Nettle’s adoption journey included waiting, heartbreak, renewed hope, and the joy of welcoming Elijah into their family through a community committed to caring for at-risk…
Finding Forever Families
Kathy Alexander shares how adopting her daughter from China inspired Fairfield Christian Church to launch a ministry helping families pursue adoption, foster care, and orphan care.
Caring for America’s Orphans
Brian Mavis challenges churches to engage in church foster care ministry by recruiting foster and adoptive families, partnering with local agencies, and caring for children who need safe…
That Old-Time Religion
David A. Fiensy contrasts nostalgic American “old-time religion” with the compassion, courage, and Jesus-shaped witness of the earliest Christians.
The Marvel of Metaphor in Teaching and Counseling
Larry W. Bailey explores how metaphoric stories, from Nathan’s confrontation of David to Jesus’ parables, can help church leaders teach, counsel, comfort, and confront more effectively.
Finding Your Focus
Glen Elliott reflects on how churches can discover clarity, simplicity, and freedom by saying “no” to good programs so they can say “yes” to their God-given mission.
How to Communicate with Excellence
Tony Jeary explains how effective ministry presentations begin with clear objectives, audience awareness, Bible-rich content, and strong preparation, helping Christians communicate more clearly in teaching, ministry, and everyday…
How to Listen to a Sermon
Brian Mavis explains how to listen to a sermon with your heart, mind, soul, and strength so that God’s Word takes root, becomes personal, and leads to meaningful…
God of This City
Discovery Christian Church in Pittsburgh found its ministry transformed as Burmese refugees arrived, creating new opportunities for practical service, worship, tutoring, and employment support.
Collaboration Makes It Happen
Glen Cove Christian Church shows how a small congregation can serve day laborers, homeless neighbors, and ACT recipients through sustained collaboration with local organizations and churches.
A Long Ministry
Ken Wood’s decades of ministry at Tonawanda Church of Christ show how long-term faithfulness can shape a congregation, serve a community, and build trust across generations.
Leaders Are the Key
Larry Travis and Tim Wallingford identify four leadership challenges facing small- and medium-size churches: unclear roles, conflict, lack of training, and the struggle to embrace biblical vision.
