Mark A. Taylor

A Challenge for All of Us

Mark A. Taylor reflects on how a church “Preacher Boys Club” helped shape future ministers and invites readers to encourage one young person toward vocational Christian service.

As We Publish Our Hiring Articles

Mark A. Taylor reflects on a young minister’s painful transition and urges churches to follow careful hiring procedures that clarify expectations before calling a new minister.

Embracing Esperanza

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the Chilean mine rescue, a daughter named Esperanza, and the living hope God gives through Christ’s resurrection.

“Nondenominational” Wins the Day!

Christian Churches, Large Churches, Growing Churches

Several Christian churches appeared on Outreach magazine’s lists of America’s largest and fastest-growing congregations, led by Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

Special for Many Reasons

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the 2010 North American Christian Convention, where the “Disturb me” theme, prayer gatherings, fresh programming, and guest voices challenged attendees to move beyond…

Sad Because She Left Us

Mark A. Taylor reflects on Anne Rice’s disappointment with the church and points instead to the grace, welcome, and authentic community Christians are called to build together.

Anne Rice’s Decision Makes Me Sad

Mark A. Taylor reflects on Anne Rice’s public break with Christianity, the pain caused by broken people in the church, and the sadness of believers who miss the…

Downloadable Resources You May Not Know About

Mark A. Taylor highlights the print and downloadable versions of What Kind of Church Is This?, a Christian Standard resource churches can use with visitors, new members, and…

I Can See You, September

As summer slips away, Mark A. Taylor reflects on the sadness and gratitude that come with changing seasons—and the fresh ministry opportunities churches often find as fall schedules…

Encouraged . . . and Disturbed

Mark A. Taylor reflects on worship at the North American Christian Convention, the hope of Heaven’s reunion, and Ben Cachiaras’s challenge to be disturbed toward service.

Remember Your Baptism, Teach About Baptism

Mark A. Taylor points readers to Bruce Shields’s “Remember Your Baptism” and a practical baptism resource for teaching, reflection, and faithful Christian witness.

Were You Old Enough to Be Baptized?

Mark A. Taylor urges readers to discuss baptism with patience and charity, reflects on his own baptism, and points beyond personal experience toward careful conclusions that honor God.

Avoiding Burnout, Surviving Burnout

Christian leaders can resist burnout by breaking patterns of personal obligation, self-sacrifice, self-abuse, and isolation while pursuing healthier rhythms for long-term ministry.

Letting Go: The First Step Beyond

Mark A. Taylor reflects on surrender, control, and Jesus’ call to leave the nets behind in pursuit of deeper discipleship and joy.