July 4, 2010
For God and Country
James B. North traces how people connected to the Restoration Movement have served in public office, from presidents and senators to judges, representatives, governors, and state legislators.
Articles for tag: Restoration Movement
A Religious Man for President
Jerry Rushford traces James A. Garfield’s Restoration Movement roots, from baptism and preaching at Hiram to his presidency, assassination, and enduring influence on Christian churches.
June 13, 2010
Two Views About the Future of the Restoration Movement: Dissolve or Thrive?
Dick Alexander reflects on the Restoration Movement, identity, unity, innovation, and the future of Christian churches and churches of Christ in a changing century.
June 13, 2010
Responses to Lawson and Alexander’s Articles
Readers respond to LeRoy Lawson and Dick Alexander on the future of the Restoration Movement, weighing unity, Scripture, preaching, restoration, church identity, and New Testament Christianity.
June 13, 2010
Two Views About the Future of the Restoration Movement: Let’s Keep Moving!
Why the Restoration Movement Still Matters LeRoy Lawson reflects on whether the Restoration Movement should continue as a distinct movement or dissolve into the broader church. He argues that the movement still has a vital role to play through nondenominational connectedness, unity, New Testament authority, spiritual gifts, and shared mission. The article asks whether the Restoration Movement still needs to exist. Lawson argues that institutions do not define the movement; the church’s mission does. He identifies 10 values the Restoration Movement can still offer to the larger Christian enterprise. By Leroy Lawson This January, Standard Publishing’s Publishing Committee, CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s
June 9, 2010
Never More Movement, Never More Questions
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the vitality, uncertainty, and renewed questions facing Christian churches and churches of Christ as the Restoration Movement considers its identity and future.
The Priority of Preaching
By Wayne Shaw Preaching has always been important in the culture and curriculum of our Bible colleges and seminaries. Earl C. Hargrove championed a theme that has been echoed in the charters of schools across the brotherhood when he launched Lincoln (Illinois) Bible Institute in his inaugural sermon with the promise, “The Preachers Are Coming.” For 45 years I have taught preaching, mainly at what is now called Lincoln Christian University, but also in special courses throughout North America and around the world. I speak with the confidence of experience when I assert that preaching is in the DNA of
May 30, 2010
What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 2)
Jack Cottrell examines Law vs. Grace, arguing that Christians become and remain justified by grace through faith while rethinking common Restoration Movement teachings about salvation and baptism.
May 19, 2010
The Case for Staying Connected
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Scot McKnight’s praise for the Restoration Movement and the ongoing need for connection among Christian churches and leaders.
A New Reason to Register
Mark A. Taylor encourages readers to register for the North American Christian Convention, highlighting worship, preaching, workshops, fellowship, and a free CHRISTIAN STANDARD gift subscription.
May 9, 2010
FROM MY BOOKSHELF: Will You Lead? Will You Serve?
LeRoy Lawson reviews books by Jeff Jarvis, Gary Hamel, and Seth Godin, drawing leadership lessons for churches, organizations, and the Restoration Movement.
Like Father, Like Son
Victor Knowles explores how faithful homes, supportive parents, prayer, hospitality, and ministry modeled up close helped shape several father-son ministry families in the Restoration Movement.
April 11, 2010
FROM MY BOOKSHELF: Focusing on Grace
LeRoy Lawson reviews four Christian books on ministry friendship, grace, small group leadership, and long-haul leadership, offering a mixed but thoughtful guide for ministers and church leaders.
April 11, 2010
Whatever Happened to False Doctrine?
Jeff Faull reflects on the New Testament’s repeated calls to unity and love while challenging the church not to abandon its responsibility to recognize and resist false doctrine.
Interview with Keith H. Ray
Keith Ray discusses Bible college, seminary, mentoring, maturity, and cultural clarity as essential parts of preparing ministry leaders for churches facing complex challenges.
February 28, 2010
Egyptians Churches Move Toward New Testament Principles
Churches in Egypt are moving toward New Testament practices through the patient teaching of Safaa Fahmi, including weekly Communion, baptism, local leadership, and renewed commitment amid opposition.
February 24, 2010
Share the Joy of Simple Christianity
Mark A. Taylor introduces Simply Christians, a downloadable Standard Publishing resource that helps churches explain the Restoration Movement plea and the call to be “Christians only.”
Our Holy Land Pilgrimage
Thomas F. Jones Jr. reflects on a Holy Land pilgrimage that moved pastors beyond tourism into prayer, worship, community, and renewed ministry vision.
February 14, 2010
NACC: BEYOND
Ben Cachiaras calls leaders and churches to follow Jesus beyond comfort and routine, framing the 2010 North American Christian Convention as a challenge toward restoration and renewal.
February 14, 2010
NACC: Hmmm . . . Let Us Think
Rob Kastens reflects on The Millennial Harbinger, early Restoration Movement dialogue, and the need for thoughtful Christian discussion on important issues without dividing over nonessentials.
