Series: Featured

March 1, 2024

Christian Standard

A Bright Future Across the Pond: Restoration Churches in the U.K.

By Martin Robinson and Mont Mitchell  Some have claimed that Christian Churches and Churches of Christ are the first group of churches to grow up in America—as if they’re an entirely American creation. Well, there’s more to the story.   Shared Understanding  Churches with a broadly “Restorationist” ideal had arisen in various parts of Britain in the late 18th century. Though they varied in ideas and went by different names—Scotch Baptists, Haldane churches, Sandemanian churches—they shared a commitment to congregational autonomy, governance by elders and deacons, weekly Communion, and believers’ baptism. Some congregations could trace their origins to somewhere around the

March 1, 2024

Christian Standard

The Resurrection: A Personal Encounter

By Renee Mitchell  In the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, nobody had more fascinating experiences (in my opinion) than Mary Magdalene. Not only was she the first person to see the risen Lord, but we can model our walk with the Lord today on her personal journey with Jesus.  JESUS AS HEALER  Mary Magdalene is first mentioned in the Gospel of Luke as one of the women accompanying Jesus on his travels throughout various cities and villages. We see an example of Jesus’ healing power in Luke 8:2 which says he cast seven demons out of Mary; his first relationship with

January 1, 2024

Christian Standard

Weeds in My Garden

HOW A SERMON SERIES ON MENTAL HEALTH BROUGHT HEALING TO A CHURCH  A perceived need among church leaders and church members led to a survey on mental health, which led to a dynamic and transformative sermon series.  By Clayton Hentzel  During the pandemic, I regularly participated in Zoom calls with pastors from across the country. One of those calls was with The Solomon Foundation. Early in the pandemic, Doug Crozier, the CEO of TSF, put counselor Dr. Wes Beavis on retainer. Dr. Beavis briefly shared some mental health tips on each weekly call. He provided everyone with a little help

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