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They Are in Prison . . . and We Visited Them

Gary Armes shares his experience during a Kairos prison ministry weekend at Walker State Prison, where volunteers offered encouragement, dignity, forgiveness, and fellowship to incarcerated men seeking spiritual…

Gary Armes · November 22, 2014
persecution of Christians in China
Culture & Public Square

Freedom From Fear

Jinghong Cai shares her experience of fear and religious persecution in China, examining the pressures faced by underground Christians and reflecting on the freedom to worship and witness…

Jinghong Cai · November 21, 2014
Christian school chaplaincy in Australia
Church & Ministry

Of Oz and Opportunities

Discover how Rob Branham's unexpected path to Christian school chaplaincy in Australia helped Northlakes Christian Church serve students, support families, teach Scripture, and build relationships throughout its community.

T.R. Robertson · November 20, 2014
church planting collaboration
Church & Ministry

Journeying Together

Jennifer Johnson celebrates church planting collaboration ahead of the 2015 International Conference on Missions, highlighting partnerships in church planting, Bible translation, education, and giving that help Christians accomplish…

Jennifer Johnson · November 19, 2014
missionary retirement support
Stewardship & Generosity

Now They Are Receiving

After nearly three decades serving in Chile, Craig and Shirley Woolsey received an unexpected gift: the congregation they helped establish began providing monthly missionary retirement support in gratitude…

Craig Woolsey · November 17, 2014
religious freedom in India
Culture & Public Square

India at a Crossroads

Following India's 2014 election, Abhineeta Matney examines Narendra Modi's rise, concerns about religious freedom, and the Christian minority's role in supporting justice, development, and constitutional protections.

Abhineeta Matney · November 16, 2014
international missions strategy
Mission & Evangelism

How Are We Doing with Missions?

Five Christian missions leaders examine international missions strategy, from unreached people groups and the 10/40 Window to sustainable church planting, missionary support, and opportunities for cross-cultural evangelism.

Christian Standard · November 15, 2014
missions-focused church
Mission & Evangelism

Missions Ministries that Work: Tower Hill Christian Church

Discover five practical strategies for building a missions-focused church, from prioritizing missionary support and funding mission trips to encouraging family involvement and teaching children the importance of serving…

Derrick Ritchie · November 10, 2014
Bright Christian Church
Mission & Evangelism

Missions Ministries that Work: Bright Christian Church

Bright Christian Church expanded its global mission efforts through volunteer trips, church planting, and child sponsorship, inspiring members to serve communities abroad while strengthening their commitment to local…

Jeff Stone · November 9, 2014
Church Missions Policies and Congregational Involvement
Mission & Evangelism

Missions Ministries that Work: Academy Christian Church

Carol Norris explains how Academy Christian Church uses documented missions policies, financial commitments, and missionary evaluations to support outreach while addressing the ongoing challenge of increasing congregational involvement.

Carol Norris · November 8, 2014
Church Missions Funding and Partnerships
Mission & Evangelism

Missions Ministries that Work: First Christian Church

Jim Book explains how First Christian Church in Kissimmee funds missionaries, supports church planting, and develops international partnerships through designated giving, missions oversight, and hands-on ministry in several…

Jim Book · November 7, 2014
Increasing Church Missions Participation
Mission & Evangelism

Missions Ministries that Work: Christ’s Church Mandarin

Jill Thomas shares how Christ's Church in Jacksonville has increased missions involvement through local outreach and international trips while working to develop more committed volunteers and stronger communication.

Jill Thomas · November 7, 2014
How to Keep Church Members Engaged in Missions
Mission & Evangelism

Missions Ministries that Work: Markle Church of Christ

Jon Rice shares how Markle Church of Christ sustains enthusiasm for missions through faith promise rallies, short-term trips, local GO!Groups, personal missionary relationships, and regular updates.

Jon Rice · November 6, 2014
Church Search Committee Best Practices
Church Leadership

Are We Encouraging, or Discouraging Them?

Larry Monroe explains how church search committees can treat ministry applicants with greater courtesy, compassion, and accountability, offering practical guidance for communication, résumé handling, interviews, and candidate follow-up.

Larry Monroe · November 3, 2014
Church Loan Funds in the Restoration Movement
Stewardship & Generosity

3 Funds Committed to Growth

Darrel Rowland examines three major Restoration Movement church loan funds, comparing their financial growth, lending priorities, building projects, and approaches to helping congregations expand their ministries.

Darrel Rowland · November 1, 2014
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