June 22, 2005
We Need Both
Mark A. Taylor warns against “style over substance” in church life and points to The Jesus Proposal’s call for relationship with Jesus—grounded in scriptural truth—to avoid hollow legalism.
Series: Mark A. Taylor
What We Believe
Mark A. Taylor considers why people ask for doctrinal statements and what churches choose to publish online. He notes how “What We Believe” pages help visitors understand a church’s bedrock convictions.
Filling Time or Shaping Hearts?
A substitute teacher celebrates a smooth first-grade class but struggles with a lesson aim too abstract for kids. Mark A. Taylor points to HeartShaper as a practical, multisensory curriculum built around how children actually learn.
June 4, 2005
Engaging And Excellent
A choir concert by Purdue University’s men’s glee club packed an auditorium during a church music conference, stirring congregational hymn-singing and raising a lingering question about choral music’s place in local churches today.
May 29, 2005
Beyond Laughter
Mark A. Taylor introduces Wayne Smith’s example of joy and servant leadership, pointing readers to Rod Huron’s biography Love, Laughter and Leadership. Lessons in work, humility, giving, and intentional leadership make it “good medicine.”
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Soft-Spoken, Kind, and Fondly Remembered
A tribute to Edwin Hayden, former CHRISTIAN STANDARD editor and longtime elder, remembered for humility, careful conviction, and enduring encouragement. Friends and former students recall his influence, his care for others, and his Christ-centered focus.
January 1, 2001
Something to Talk About
In a culture saturated with sexual messages, the church must speak clearly and compassionately about God’s design. This editor’s note urges congregations to be positive, patient, and gracious while telling the truth with love.
