October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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Scholar Ranks Best Christian Colleges (Plus News Briefs)
In a new book, Christian scholar Dr. Perry Glanzer contrasts "Christian" colleges from "church-related" colleges. He also offers offers “a ranking of the nation’s best Christian colleges and…
Missions: For God or With God?
"My first real attempt at contributing to the advancement of God’s kingdom in the wider world failed," James Thompson writes. But eventually, through the influence of campus ministries…
HIU Grad Shares Jesus Through Spoken Word Poetry
Hosanna Wong was raised in an urban ministry but never intended to go to a Christian college. She ended up at Hope International University, however, and after graduating…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Character Traits’ (2014)
For his "Best Practices" feature in 2014, former editor Mike Mack introduced a listicle by writing: "Acts 20 contains 21 character traits of the apostle Paul. Look over…
Hundreds of Guests Blessed at Ohio Church’s ‘Night to Shine’
Christ's Church in Mason, Ohio, hosted "Night to Shine" for the 10th consecutive year on Feb. 9. Story pastor Dale Reeves writes, “After Christmas Eve, this is my…
Christian Ham Radio: More Than Just a Hobby
The Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship (CARF) formed at the North American Christian Convention during the summer of 1966 as a way to promote fellowship among Independent Christian Churches…
Lessons Learned on a Cruise Ship
Building community is essential to our spiritual journey in the church. We are called to be “family to each other.” On a recent cruise, I found hundreds of…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Future of Johnson Bible College—Will It Survive Its Founders?’ (1924)
In 1924, Ashley Johnson, the founder of what is now Johnson University, wrote: "Nine years ago I broke down completely and was under the care of a physician.…
Louisville Bible College Eliminates Its Debt
Louisville (Ky.) Bible College hosted a Celebration Service on Feb. 3 at Life Bridge Christian Church adjacent to the LBC campus, wrapping up the college’s 75th anniversary observance.…
Church Tower Repairs Completed (Plus News Briefs)
Work on First Christian Church’s $3.2 million tower repair project in Columbus, Ind., has been completed. The 166-foot-tall masonry tower is a key visual element of the church,…
Done With Stuck: Helping Christians Return to Spiritual Growth
People can sometimes get stuck in their spiritual growth. They start out well. They attend church, read their Bibles, and join a small group. And then they stall out.…
IDES Helped Close to 700,000 People During 2023, Its 50th Year
Christian Standard asked IDES to share a rundown of the organization’s disaster relief efforts during 2023, its 50th year. There were three major U.S. disasters and three major…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Integrity in the Pulpit’ (2005)
A 2005 reflection on “Integrity in the Pulpit” confronts sermon stealing, defines pulpit plagiarism, explores why it happens, and urges pastors to practice honesty by giving clear attribution…
At GLCC, One VP to Retire, Another Has Been Hired (Plus News Briefs)
Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing, Mich., has announced the impending retirement of one vice president and the promotion of another. . . . Also, the inaugural Jack W.…
John Derry Reflects on 50 Years in Christian Higher Education
John Derry reflects on a career in Christian higher education that has included serving in campus ministry, as president of two Christian colleges, and with the ABHE accrediting…
