Mark A. Taylor

More Than Technology, and Not Boring at All

Mark A. Taylor explores Facebook digital discipleship and how ministry leaders used social networking to build relationships, share Scripture, extend spiritual influence, and make disciples beyond the Sunday…

Valuable Downloads for You and Others You Know

Christian Standard highlights a growing list of downloadable resources for teaching, preaching, personal study, church leadership, and local church distribution through ChristianStandard.com.

Choosing My Focus, Protecting My Ministry

Ministry burnout reveals the need for spiritual health among church leaders. Anne Jackson’s counsel reminds servants of the church to keep God—not work, calling, or success—at the center.

Remembering, Renewal, and Celebration

Mark A. Taylor introduces a special issue on the Lord’s Supper, Restoration Movement history, and the Great Communion celebration planned for Sunday, October 4.

Establishing the Work of Our Hands

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the “Get Your Hands Dirty” theme, highlighting sacrificial Christian service, family support, and community partnerships that demonstrate God’s love.

The Baptism Bandwagon

Churches are seeing moving responses through spontaneous baptism weekends, as people respond immediately to Bible teaching and enter the water in street clothes.

Congratulations Compass Christian Church!

Compass Christian Church won Christian Standard’s first-ever Church Branding Competition after receiving the most votes in each round of logo voting.

Through the Ages and Around the World

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the practical impact of churches serving their neighbors through compassion ministries, pushing back against the idea that churches are not helping their communities.

Much More Important Than Money

Mark A. Taylor reflects on how church committees, elders, and ministry boards can avoid poor group dynamics by asking better questions and clarifying their purpose.

Simply Appealing

Mark A. Taylor considers the appeal of simplicity in church life, drawing from David Browning, Simple Church, and the need for congregations to focus clearly on God’s priorities.

More Than Talk About Unity

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the difficulty and necessity of practicing unity within the Restoration Movement, pointing to conversations that may help divided streams rediscover common ground.

The Final Challenge

Mark A. Taylor challenges readers to keep serving faithfully through every season of life, stewarding experience, wisdom, and opportunity until the final lap.

Doing Good an Earmark of Our Times?

Mark A. Taylor reflects on the church’s growing external focus, the wider cultural movement toward service, and the call to demonstrate Christ’s love through hands-on compassion.

Campus Ministries: Something Special

Your Vision and Ours

Mark A. Taylor explains why Christian Standard devotes a special issue to megachurches while urging churches to pursue their own God-given vision instead of copying others.