November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Mark A. Taylor
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Daily Choices and the Ultimate Test
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s story reminds us that quiet, faithful choices prepare people for life’s tests, even when their service happens far from public recognition.
Meeting the Needs by Providing the Wants
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how Christian Standard and The Lookout provide biblical perspectives readers need, while announcing a contributing editor rotation involving Jim Tune and Jon Weece.
The Most Important Leadership Task
Mark A. Taylor highlights the often-hidden work of leadership: developing new leaders through coaching, training, service, modeling, and prayer.
Like a Good Neighbor?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on difficult neighbors and the Bible’s call to love actively, seeking the good of those nearby even when neighbor love is hard.
Tell Us Your Read!
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Pat Williams’s challenge to keep reading and introduces Christian Standard contributors’ book recommendations for leaders and readers.
A Life that Matters
Mark A. Taylor reflects on success, aging, and Ecclesiastes, pointing readers toward a life that matters by fearing God and keeping his commandments.
No Laughing Matter
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Jay Leno’s disciplined preparation and asks what might change if Christian servants brought similar passion to teaching, preaching, evangelism, and discipleship.
Tell Us About Your Celebration!
Churches planning Great Communion celebrations are encouraged to move forward, even if October 4 is too soon, and to use the observance as a step toward visible Christian…
What We Do, Why It Matters
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how the North American Christian Convention has encouraged ministers through simple conversations, shared worship, and timely reminders that they are not alone.
Put on Your Shoes
Mark A. Taylor reflects on simple obedience, biblical examples, and the next faithful step God asks us to take while we trust him with the larger outcome.
Read the Report, Get the Deluxe Edition
Mark A. Taylor introduces Christian Standard’s first medium-sized church report, invites more congregations to participate, and highlights the expanded Deluxe Edition survey findings for ministry evaluation.
News & UpdatesReflecting Our Desire to Serve a Diverse Fellowship
Mark A. Taylor explains how Christian Standard’s contributing editors reflect the fellowship’s diversity and introduces three new voices joining the magazine’s rotating advisory group.
Leading the Trends
Mark A. Taylor offers practical, Scripture-shaped church ministry ideas that could refresh congregational life, from prayer services and Communion reflection to generosity, fasting, family connection, and bearing one…
How Will You Celebrate Great Communion?
Mark A. Taylor reviews the purpose of Great Communion and shares practical resources for churches planning an October 4 observance rooted in Restoration Movement history.
Serving for a Lifetime
Mark A. Taylor reflects on lifetime marriage, commitment, and the transforming power of staying through difficult seasons in both marriage and ministry.
