Mark A. Taylor

Life Is Hard, and That’s OK

Mark A. Taylor reflects on broken churches, ministries, workplaces, and relationships—and why Jesus’ promise to overcome the world gives Christians courage in the face of trouble.

We Want to Help You Extend Your Ministry

Mark A. Taylor shares a Standard Publishing offer designed to help churches stretch tight budgets with free resources through new annual subscriptions to The Lookout or CHRISTIAN STANDARD.

Some Who Read This Are Homosexuals

Mark A. Taylor reflects on homosexuality in the church, urging Christians to confront sin with biblical conviction, grace, accountability, and humility about their own need for repentance.

Share the Joy of Simple Christianity

Mark A. Taylor introduces Simply Christians, a downloadable Standard Publishing resource that helps churches explain the Restoration Movement plea and the call to be “Christians only.”

My Own Holy Land Testimony

Mark A. Taylor reflects on visits to Israel and Jordan, remembering the Sea of Galilee, the Garden Tomb, Mount Nebo, and the spiritual depth of Holy Land travel.

A New Look at What We Need

Mark A. Taylor previews a North American Christian Convention shaped by Ben Cachiaras’s renewed calls to mission, restoration, and fresh engagement with a changing culture.

What Will Make My Next Decade Different?

Mark A. Taylor reflects on spiritual goal setting, personal growth, and the need to measure maturity beyond church activity and busy programs.

Ever Heard a Minister Talk About Himself?

Mark A. Taylor invites church members to look beyond a minister’s public role, listen to his challenges, and offer prayer, encouragement, help, and support.

Don’t Let Us Forget

Mark A. Taylor reminds church leaders that children’s ministry can fade from adult attention—and urges congregations to keep children visible, involved, and valued in the life of the…

Time-Consuming . . . and Effective!

Developing church volunteers requires more than recruitment. Mark A. Taylor shares a practical mentoring approach that equips people through everyday ministry experiences, helping churches develop committed volunteers who…

All Work and No Play?

Leading the Discussion

Christian Standard previews its 2010 editorial year, including 12 special themed issues, a new lineup of “Reflections” writers, and an invitation for readers to join the conversation.

We Can Be the Gift

Mark A. Taylor reflects on a year of “Get Your Hands Dirty” stories and the churches showing Christ’s love through generous Christmas outreach and ongoing service.

Surrender Comes Slowly

Mark A. Taylor reflects on surgery, health concerns, and the slow lesson of surrendering control to God through uncertainty, waiting, and physical weakness.

An Issue to Discuss, a Resource to Consider

Mark A. Taylor explores relationship-based evangelism through practical resources and Arron Chambers’s Eats With Sinners, emphasizing intentional relationships and shared meals as ways to introduce people to Jesus…