Mark A. Taylor

Cartwheels Wanted

All We Need Is . . . Love?

Writers You Know

How My Church Pointed Me Toward Ministry

Beyond Fear

NACC””You Didn”t Have to Be ThereÂ

10 Reasons to Attend the Global Gathering in New Delhi Next January

Mark A. Taylor shares 10 reasons to attend the 2017 World Convention Global Gathering in New Delhi, highlighting international Christian fellowship, worship, unity, and connections across the Restoration…

Your Story Is Not About You Alone

Mark A. Taylor reminds readers that their spiritual stories are shaped by family, mentors, congregations, and generations of believers, connecting personal faith journeys to the history of the…

Prayer for America

Mark A. Taylor shares an Independence Day responsive prayer for congregational worship, giving thanks for religious freedom while asking God to renew America's communities, strengthen churches, and cultivate…

Where Patriotism Belongs

Mark A. Taylor reflects on patriotic church celebrations, honoring military veterans, and the proper place of national pride, explaining why Christians can love America while reserving worship for…

Three Ways Churches Can Address Biblical Skepticism

Responding to Barna research on declining Bible engagement, Mark A. Taylor offers three practical ways churches can strengthen Scripture teaching, evaluate biblical literacy, and equip leaders to model…

Just a Beginning

Mark A. Taylor acknowledges the limitations of Christian Standard's racial justice coverage and challenges Christians to move beyond indifference toward racial unity, reconciliation, and practical efforts to confront…

Fresh Air This Summer

Refresh your spiritual life this summer with six practical ideas from Mark A. Taylor, including reading the Gospels, encouraging church leaders, supporting missionaries, connecting with neighbors, and sharing…

It’s Time to Talk About Money

Financial pressure can drive ministers away from their calling. Mark A. Taylor examines research on pastoral debt, compensation, health care, and retirement while offering practical steps churches can…

The First Step Toward Unity

Mark A. Taylor reflects on Restoration 200 in Lexington, Kentucky, showing how years of conversation between church leaders helped bring divided congregations together and why Christian unity often…